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Dorie Greenspan's French Apple Cake
A deceptively simple and delicious Apple Cake from Dorie Greenspan's cookbook, "Around My French Table", is full of entertaining stories, memories, and insider tips that she gathered over years of...
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Yamato Sushi: Our New Friday Night Treat
Tucked away on Bellair in the heart of Yorkville is Yamato, an elegant Japanese restaurant serving an innovative selection of exceptionally fresh sushi and sashimi. Equally well known for their popular...
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Edulis Picnic at Home: An Inspired 6-Course Menu
While closed during the Covid 19 Global Pandemic, chefs Tobey Nemeth and Michael Caballo are offering "Edulis Picnics at Home" for pickup from their absolute gem of a restaurant on Niagara Street in...
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Pearl Barley Risotto with Lemon, Parsley & Parmesan
Barley replaces rice in this tasty twist on the Italian classic. With a chewy texture and lovely nutty flavour, barley is a delicious whole grain that can be used in a number of ways beyond the classic...
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Greg Couillard's Famous Jump Up Soup
Chef Greg Couillard's iconic Jump Up Soup, at one time arguably Toronto's most famous dish, was inspired by the first Caribana Parade in 1967. Based on a traditional Jamaican pepper pot soup, this...
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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...
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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tangy Marinade
With the leg bone removed so that the lamb can lay flat, butterflied leg of lamb cooks quickly and evenly on the grill. Gently massaged with a simple marinade of fruity olive oil, garlic, fresh...
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Monkfish with Julienned Vegetables & Cream Sauce
Poor man's lobster. That's how this fabulous fish was often described. The tail meat is sweet, delicate and quite firm, and has a mild shellfish flavour because crustaceans are in fact a large part of...
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Classic Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Crispy, chewy, and irresistibly good, traditional peanut butter cookies never go out of style. With their iconic crisscross pattern, these classic cookies were a childhood favourite for many and still...
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Linguine with BC Savoury Clams in White Wine Sauce
Sometimes the simplest things in life are the best. Full of fresh simple flavours of the sea, nothing beats a seductive bowl of Linguine alle Vongole Bianco. The classic combination of clams and pasta...
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Salade Nicoise with Seared Sashimi Grade Tuna
Traditionally made with local olives, oil-cured tuna and plump anchovies, this colourful salad from Provence has become a staple in brasseries all over France. Inspired by the classic French recipe,...
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Keralan Monkfish Curry with Coconut Milk
Often compared to Lobster, Monkfish's firm-fleshed and meaty texture is ideally suited for this warm, fragrant and delicious Indian fish curry. Inspired by a recipe from Jamie Oliver, this "a...
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Grilled Beef Kefta with Mint, Berries & Pomegranate
Kefta is traditionally a meat mixture, often of beef or lamb, mixed with savoury spices like cumin, paprika, and even a bit of cinnamon for some warmth. There are hundreds of varieties of meatballs –...
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Linguine 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...
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Greg Couillard's East India Co. Shepherd's Pie
Chef Greg Couillard elevates the most comforting of classic British fare, the humble Shepherd’s Pie, with all of the vibrant flavours of Kerala from Southern India. A rich mix of ground lamb and beef...
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Indian Lemon Rice with Kari Leaves
Bursting with vibrant lemon flavour, this simple and delicious south Indian rice dish is one of my favourite recipes. Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives a lovely refreshing and tangy flavour to the...
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Grilled Asian-Style Chicken Breasts
My favourite marinade for poultry, this fragrant Asian-inspired recipe is perfect for chicken breasts, plump juicy thighs or cornish hen. With a sweet delicate flavour, the marinated chicken...
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Caramel Pecan Squares: A Divinely Decadent Treat
One of the most irresistible of all desserts, nothing beats a sweet and delicious Pecan Pie. This classic recipe is an updated bite-size version of the traditional Southern family favourite. With a...
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Ina Garten's Classic Tarragon & Dill Potato Salad
A welcome addition to any barbecue, lunch, or picnic, Potato Salad is a classic summer time favourite and considered by many to be one of the ultimate comfort foods. However Ina Garten's sensational...
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Portuguese-Style Clams: Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato
Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato can be found all over Portugal and is undoubtedly one of the best clam dishes we enjoyed while we were in Lisbon. Named after the 19th-century Lisbon poet Bulhão Pato, a...
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