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Dorie's French Apple Cake: A Christmas Treat
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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Scalloped Potatoes: The Ultimate Comfort Food
One of the ultimate comfort foods, Scalloped Potatoes must be one of our favourite side dishes. Rich, creamy and full of flavour, there are many versions of this classic gratin. My Mom used to make it...
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Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers
Celebrating the vibrant flavours of summertime dining this delicious appetizer features plump grilled shrimp nestled on a bed of guacamole and served on sliced rounds of English cucumber. Low carb,...
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The Best Chicken Curry: Time-Life's Murgh Kari
One of my favourite Chicken Curry recipes, a classic Punjabi dish from Northern India — Murgh Kari — was inspired by a small spiral-bound copy of Time-Life 'Foods of the World - Cooking of India'...
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Classic Quiche Lorraine with Bacon & Gruyère
With smoky bacon, nutty Gruyère and sweet onion, Quiche Lorraine is a timeless classic. One of the most satisfying dishes imaginable, this gorgeous recipe by award-winning cookbook writer Dorie...
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Hot Artichoke & Parmesan Spread with Crostini
Often the most memorable recipes are those inspired by friends who share their delectable offerings such as my friend Suzanne who served this delicious Artichoke Parmesan Spread as an appetizer during...
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Richards Sensational Chicken Pesto Pasta
Inspired by his favourite pasta that he used to order every time at Il Fornello on Church Street many moons ago, Richard recreated this sensational Chicken Pesto Pasta which is now one of his...
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Cory's Tuscan Beans & Sticky Toffee Pudding Dinner
Our dear friends Cory and Richard have enormous hearts and when they entertain they do so with warm generosity, surprising guests with wonderful recipes and signature culinary creations. Never one to...
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Cory's Chicken Valencia: A Winter Weekend Lunch
Inspired by Mary Berry's Everyday Cookbook, Cory created her delicious Chicken Valencia with creamy mashed potatoes for an over-the-top delicious weekend lunch. "Simple but tasty and with lots of...
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Richard's Savoury Parmesan Shortbread Rounds
Richard's savoury Parmesan Shortbreads are incredibly delicious, especially when hot from the oven, which was how they were served with his signature cocktail of the weekend: Manhattans over ice...
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Richard's Tuscan Sausage & Bean Stew with Kale
There are times when we're lucky enough to find ourselves in the right place at the right time. This past weekend we were all treated to our friend Richard's heartwarming Tuscan Sausage and Bean Stew...
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Guy's Pappardelle Bolognese: Comfort Food
Spaghetti Bolognese is the traditional Italian ragu from Bologna, a slowly cooked sauce that characteristically includes a soffritto of onion, celery and carrot, minced or finely chopped beef, pancetta...
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Croissant Bread Pudding with Rum Butter Sauce
Think bread pudding, only so much more luxurious. Arguably brioche and challah are the classic choices for bread pudding, but buttery croissants in a rum soaked custard topped with buttery rum sauce...
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James Barber's Baked Rice Pudding
My favourite Rice Pudding is one that I was served at Heatherton House, a girl's school I attended when our family lived in England in the 1970's. Normally, school food is abysmal, and some of the...
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Guy's Five-Alarm Chili: A Super Bowl Tradition
Every year around Super Bowl Sunday, we make our annual batch of Five-Alarm Chili. It's a culinary tradition. A one pot wonder, this recipe makes enough for twelve hungry football fans, and any...
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Cory's Slow Roasted Pork, Baked Beans & Cole Slaw
Gathering the family around the dinner table for a satisfying slow roasted feast on a cold Saturday evening, is an act of love. Inspired by a recipe by Ina Garten, our friend Cory and Richard's...
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Salade Niçoise with Seared Ahi Tuna & Anchovies
Traditionally made with local olives, oil-cured tuna and plump anchovies, this colourful salad from Provençe has become a staple in brasseries all over France. Inspired by the classic French recipe,...
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Leek and Potato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Of all the winter soups, Leek and Potato Soup is both comforting and familiar. A traditional Irish dish, this rich and creamy soup is frugal, filling and full of flavour. It can also be made in little...
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Don Alfonso 1890: Michelin Star Italian Cuisine
Showcasing the acclaimed Italian cuisine of Michelin Star Chefs Ernesto and Alfonso Iaccarino and the fabulous fresh flavours of the Amalfi coast, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto was awarded a Michelin Star...
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Spaccio East: The Soul of Terroni & Sud Forno
Short for Terroni and Sud Forno Produzione e Spaccio, Spaccio East marked a major move in March 2020 for Terroni founder Cosimo Mammoliti and the entire the Terroni family. “The idea was to make...
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