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Thai Kabocha Squash Soup with Coconut Milk
Also known as Japanese pumpkin, kabocha is a hard-skinned winter squash with a round squat shape, hard knobbly forest-green exterior and an intensely yellow-orange flesh that has a sweet, creamy...
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Patria: Classic Spanish Cuisine on King West
Seafood is a staple of Spanish cuisine, and Patria on King Street West showcases an ever-changing selection of only the freshest fish, octopus and shrimp, sourced daily. The extensive menu also...
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Moroccan Grilled Beef Kefta with Tahini Sauce
Kefta is traditionally a savoury meat mixture, often of beef or lamb, mixed with fragrant spices of cumin, paprika, and even a bit of cinnamon for some warmth. There are hundreds of varieties of...
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Cauliflower Cheese with Luscious Cheddar Béchamel
Luscious, creamy, cheesy and delicious, there's nothing like a whole cauliflower, smothered and baked in a béchamel sauce, enriched with aged cheddar cheese and a spoonful of english mustard. It's...
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Thai King Prawn Curry in Spicy Coconut Milk
King prawns in a rich red curry sauce with coconut milk, Chu Chi Goong is one of the most well loved curries in northern Thailand. Although large tiger prawns are typically used, a combination of...
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Lemon & Ricotta Pancakes with Fresh Blueberries
Light, luscious and delightfully decadent, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are guaranteed to make any pancake lover swoon with delight. Light as air and delicately flavoured with plump fresh blueberries, lemon...
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Crème Caramel: Rich, Smooth & Decadently Delicious
A true French classic, Crème Caramel is undoubtedly one of my favourite desserts. Rich, smooth and decadently delicious, this delightful creamy custard was my 'sweet' of choice growing up in England....
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Stir Fried Soy Sauce Noodles with Chicken & Gai Lan
Pad See Ew, also known as Stir Fried Soy Sauce Noodles, is a Chinese-influenced noodle dish, and one of the most popular street foods in Thailand. The soft and chewy rice noodles are traditionally pan...
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Grilled Black Tiger Shrimp with Chopped Scallions
Considered to be the "Queen of Prawns", Black Tiger Shrimp have a natural sweet flavour and moist meaty texture that when butterflied and grilled on an outdoor barbecue become a voluptuous mountain of...
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Grilled Lamb & Beef Kefta with Tahini & Pomegranates
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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Split Pea & Ham Hock Soup: A Winter Warmer
Hearty, warm and delicious, Split Pea & Ham Hock Soup is the perfect dish for a chilly winter night. Made with dried split peas and infused with an intensely flavourful, smokey and meaty ham hock,...
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Sicilian Casarecce con Broccoli e Salsiccia
Originally from Sicily, Casarecce is a short pasta which has been loosely rolled like a scroll, quite similar to Arabian 'pasta busiata' that was made with a 'bus' or reed to curl the pasta. Also...
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Roasted Acorn Squash with Butter & Brown Sugar
Forget the turkey. Acorn squash halved and slathered in butter and brown sugar is Thanksgiving gold. One of the easiest squash recipes you can make, it’s a great staple side dish for fall cooking. A...
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Braised Oxtail with Creamy Mashed Potato
Rich, succulent and meltingly tender, Braised Oxtail must be one of the ultimate comfort foods. The magic of braising is that it relies on heat, time, and moisture to successfully break down the tough...
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Cabbage, Radicchio, Grape & Goat’s Cheese Salad
An ancient Roman recipe featuring cabbage, lettuce, grapes and goat’s cheese by Rachel Roddy and adapted by her from Sally Grainger’s 'Cooking Apicius', is based on the oldest collection of recipes to...
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Homemade Sweet & Savoury Tomato Chutney
I don't can or pickle as a rule, however I do make an exception for this delicious Tomato Chutney, that is both sweet, savoury and full of deep rich flavour. Late summer or early autumn is the perfect...
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Kiro Sushi: Authentic Japanese Cuisine in Yorkville
Tucked away on Collier Street in Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood, Kiro Sushi is a lovely little restaurant featuring authentic Japanese cuisine. With a remarkably good menu offering fresh...
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Grilled Pork Chops with Capers & Pickled Jalapeños
Thick-cut juicy bone-in pork chops pan seared in a cast iron skillet is a soul satisfying meal anytime of the year. Tender, moist and delicious, choose chops at least 1 to 1 1/2-inches thick for...
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The Host: Toronto's Original Indian Restaurant
One of our favourite Indian restaurants in Toronto has been The Host, which was located on Prince Arthur for over 23 years before moving to Elm Street earlier this year. Dropping by for dinner one...
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Nami: Remembrance of Things Past
For over 30 years Nami has been our favourite Japanese restaurant. Located just a short walk away from home, it's also been the most convenient. Peter held court at the Robata bar, grilling the most...
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