Yamato: Sushi, Sashimi & Teppanyaki in Yorkville
Tucked way in the middle of Yorkville is Yamato, an up-scale authentic Japanese restaurant serving an innovative selection of some of the city's best sushi, sashimi, and udon soup for over 30 years....
View ArticleCarisma: The Finest Italian Cuisine in Toronto
Chic and elegant, Carisma is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, and remains a favourite among its long-standing loyal clientele. After 8 years on King Street East, the restaurant...
View ArticleRosalinda: Toronto's First Vegan Mexican Restaurant
Opened in May 2018, the lush sunlight filled greenhouse-inspired setting with a cascade of hanging ferns, Rosalinda is Toronto's vibrant new plant-based vegan Mexican sensation by some of the city's...
View ArticleGreek-Style Oven Baked Sea Bream 'en papillote'
Sea Bream or Tsipoura in Greek, is a succulent medium-sized fish prized in Mediterranean cuisine and highly regarded by European chefs. With a moist flesh and rich, sweet flavour, Bream is best cooked...
View ArticleChadani: Classic Northern Indian Cuisine on Colborne
Chadani is a casual Indian restaurant specializing in classic northern Indian cuisine, owned by Bisho and Manju Sherpa who also run Indian Grill on Ossington. After the success of their Dundas West...
View ArticleGrilled Pickerel with Jicama Slaw & Spicy Mayonnaise
A delicious, white and succulent freshwater fish, Pickerel is great for the barbecue as it doesn't stick to the grill and is easy to turn over for even cooking. Inspired by this healthy, low fat and...
View ArticleMoules Marinières: Classic French Brasserie Cuisine
Wine, cream, and butter — the holy trinity of any devout epicurean. Together they produce a mighty potion rich enough to enhance any dish. One of my favourites is Moules Marinières a classic dish...
View ArticleWild Rice & Barley Salad with Dried Cranberries
With its delicate nutty flavour and sturdy texture, wild rice makes a delicious basis for this healthy high-fibre Wild Rice & Barley Salad. The addition of chickpeas, sliced green onions and...
View ArticleCold Sesame Noodles with Thai Red Curry Sauce
A simple dish with complex flavours, this Thai-inspired Cold Noodles with Spicy Red Curry & Peanut Sauce is the perfect thing for a hot summer evening. Cold noodles are unique to Asian cooking, and...
View ArticlePoached Salmon with Homemade Mayonnaise
One of the most perfect summer dishes and in my mind the most elegant, is a succulent Poached Salmon garnished with sliced lemon, cucumber, fresh dill and served with a heaping bowl of homemade...
View ArticleSlow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Like so many of Italy’s best dishes, bruschetta owes its origins to la cucina povera, a marriage of frugality and ingenuity among Italy’s rural communities who dictated that nothing edible ever be...
View ArticleSummer Pudding: The Ultimate Dessert
A triumphal end to many summer lunches and dinners I've hosted over the years, my Summer Pudding is as easy to make as it is outstandingly delicious. One of the quintessential English desserts, Summer...
View ArticleCaprese Salad with Mini Bocconcini & Fresh Basil
A colourful combination of red and yellow vine ripened tomatoes and fragrant homegrown basil tossed with olive oil and seasoned with Maldon salt and fresh ground white and black pepper have all of the...
View ArticleIl Postino: Italian-Inspired Cuisine in Historic Unionville
Tucked away in a heritage building on historic Main Street in downtown Unionville, Il Postino captures the essence of Italian warmth and hospitality. Passionate restaurateurs, Melanie and Dominic Sala...
View ArticleFlourless Lemon, Almond & Ricotta Cake
Light and full of flavour, this flourless Lemon, Almond & Ricotta Cake is naturally gluten free and makes a luscious dessert, delicious served with a spoonful of chilled Greek Yogurt and a handful...
View ArticleLinguine with Homemade Basil & Walnut Pesto
Originating in the Ligurian region of northern Italy, Pesto alla Genovese traditionally consists of crushed garlic, basil, and pine nuts blended with olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Fiore Sardo, an...
View ArticleOven Roasted Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Chicken, or Tandoori Murghi, is a classic Indian dish made with a vibrant and spicy marinade of yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, vegetable oil and a handful of warm fragrant spices...
View ArticleGobi Matar: Cauliflower with Peas & Kari Leaves
A classic Punjabi dish, Aloo Gobi, or cauliflower with potatoes and peas, is a simple and delicious southern Indian vegetarian curry, shining through with rich textures, complex flavours and...
View ArticleWild Mushroom Pasta with Marsala Cream Sauce
Any recipe that features wild mushrooms gets my attention, and especially if they're combined with cream and a little cognac or Marsala, it becomes a rich and powerful flavour combination that can be...
View ArticlePork Souvlaki with Tangy Homemade Tzatziki
From grilled fish and dolmades to skordalia and spanakopita, Greek cuisine is a divine marriage of bold flavours, simple ingredients and time-honoured traditions. Many dishes can be traced back to...
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