Another wonderful, fresh summer dinner that celebrates the flavours of the season. Your choice of Chorizo and Roasted Red Pepper or Chevre, Beet Green & Herb frittata, made with our amazing organic pastured eggs from H.O.P.E. Eco Farms in Alymer, ON, a side of blanched rapini in a garlic, lemon and olive oil dressing, and […]
After graduating from George Brown's Chef School, Quinn spent 4 months on a cooking internship in Shanghai, China. One of the perks was the incredible array of dumplings available for tasting. Tonight, Quinn makes 3 of her favourites: Pork with Chinese Chives, Beef and Napa Cabbage, and Shiitake, Spinach and Tofu. Served with Chinese black […]
I'm delighted to welcome my dad, Niky Senater, back to The Dep to reprise his big hit from last summer, Coctel de Mariscos. Inspired by the big fresh seafood cocktails served from countless stalls near the ocean on his numerous travels through Mexico, this refreshing summer dish features sweet shrimps and calamari swimming in a […]
Emily Z drops some vegan science at The Dep, making sure that nobody gets left out of this summer's hottest food craze. Delicious crispy chunks of seasoned fried okara (an organic soybean by-product of tofu making) with a tangy yellow pepper salsa, shredded lettuce and cashew sour cream in a fresh corn tortilla. 2 tacos, […]
A cool & refreshing summer dinner, Niçoise has long been a favourite combination of Provençal flavours: savoury olives & tuna, creamy potatoes & eggs, bright green beans and juicy tomatoes, tangy vinaigrette and fragrant basil, all on a bed of baby greens. Served with a wedge of grilled fresh baguette. $12 (veg'n-friendly & gluten-free) Veg'ns: […]
With so much boring, cookie-cutter sushi clogging up the city, it's nice to try something fresh and original like Chef Quinn putting her spin on temaki, the cone-shaped sushi "hand roll". Fresh wrappers of green leaf lettuce around delicately seasoned shari (vinegared sushi rice), combined with a selection of tasty fillings: smoked salmon and onion […]
July 4 is as much a culinary holiday as anything else - family renunions with a parade of classic summer dishes made for the barbecue and outdoor dining. Chef Daniel Holloway of Urban Acorn Catering is tapping into his American roots for the quintessential July 4 flavours, and giving them a sophisticated (and local) twist! […]
Sarah Weinberger and Rob Day are home chefs, farmers and furniture makers. We love to cook, create and share our love of food with our friends. We are excited for our debut appearance at the Dep, showcasing two recipes that Sarah learned during her time living in Xalapa, Mexico. Tinga is a classic juicy and […]
Chef Mary Hulbert is back with a follow up to her popular March Break Cooking Camp for Tweens. Up to 8 kids (+/- Grades 6-8) participate in a 1.5 hour, hands-on cooking workshop with Chef Mary, learning to make - and eat! - a different kind of food each day. Monday, July 8 - Thursday, […]
Now just another commonplace item in the supermarket aisle, spices have played a dramatic role in the history of the world. The insatiable hunt for pepper, cloves, cinnamon and other exotic flavours drove exploration and trade, piracy and colonization, created fortunes and toppled empires. Fresh spices still hold some of their timeless magic in the […]
