Just in time for Mother's Day, the talented mother-daughter duo of Lisa Kates of Afoodgypsy and Katie Rosenberg of MettaMeals.com take over the Dep kitchen for this delectable spring menu. Crispy & golden on the outside, tender and creamy on the inside, these risotto cakes are made with Fontina & Parmesan cheeses and fresh herbs. […]
The gold standard for any comfort food has long been "how Mom used to make it". For many of us, food is the thing that connects us to our mothers. Through years of cooking together, sharing recipes, teaching and eating, the fabric of families and traditions is woven. What better way to honour a Mother […]
Another installment in her popular Kids in the Kitchen workshop series, where Holistic Nutritionist Kate Leinweber uses local ingredients to teach kids 9-12 about food, nutrition, kitchen safety and healthy eating. This course will run for 4 weeks, on Mondays after school at The Depanneur. May 13, 27, June 3, 10; 4-5:30pm Week 1 – Tartlettes […]
You've decided to go gluten-free either due to a health concern or out of curiosity. So where do you start? This workshop will outline how to embrace your new gluten-free lifestyle. Chef Mary & Chef Sara will create a number of summer-inspired gluten-free dishes to sample. The tasting menu includes a berry breakfast pudding, an […]
Ramps (wild leeks) are a really special Ontario delicacy - found only in the wild and available only for about two weeks a year, they are a sure sign of the summer bounty soon to come. To highlight this special ingredient, I'll be making a light cream and cheese sauce brightened by the tang of […]
Tonkatsu is an old-school fusion cuisine dating from the late 19th century when Japanese cooks were experimenting with their own versions of European cuisine - a style known as yōshoku. The result has been a popular Japanese favourite ever since - hardly surprising since crispy, breaded fried thin pork cutlets are popular around the world, […]
Thursday night is Student Night at The Dep featuring the best in student talent from George Brown College. One of Jean Niravong's favourite dishes growing up in Laos was Kapoon, a simple rice vermicelli and red chicken curry soup adorned with bamboo shoots and sliced vegetables. Every Lao family has their own secret recipe and […]
Tuscan food is known for its robust flavours and simple, high-quality ingredients - it is the exalted peasant food of Italy. One of Tuscany's most exemplary dishes is rebollita, a hearty soup/stew featuring black kale, cannellini beans, fresh vegetables and quality olive oil. Wes' dinner will feature a huge, soul-warming bowl of this beautiful dish, […]
We're gonna party like it's 1899! Vegan chef and food history geek Emily Zimmerman is back with her unique take on Victoria Day: a 5-course Victorian-inspired dinner party, re-imagined as a creative and delightful vegan feast. The Victorian English dinner party was a riot of conspicuous consumption; extant menus show a parade of complicated, expensive […]
This special Victoria Day workshop is on Monday afternoon, ending with a fun, communal dinner where participants get to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of their labours. In this intensive and very hands-on workshop, you'll learn the about the unique and diverse specialities of the Korean dinner table. Banchan are a diverse range of small, […]
