The Japanese have a long tradition of picking up certain Western ideas, reinterpreting and improving them. For this amazing-looking dinner, Chef Naoto Kojima is presenting a few things that may be best known as classic American fast foods - fried chicken and hamburgers - but have become hugely popular Japanese dishes in their own right […]
France is home to the concept of terroir - the taste of a specific place - the combination of geography and season, history and culture, tradition and food that give each region its unique specialties. Chef Chantal Véchambre combines her study of the history of French cuisine with decades of experience in the kitchen to […]
Just because you've given up dairy doesn't mean you can't satisfy cravings for rich, melty cheese. Emily Zimmerman, the Dep's resident vegan chef, will take you through a series of homemade vegan cheese recipes, from quick rarebit sauce and parmesans to creamy, tangy cultured cheeses. We'll be using ingredients like cashews, coconut, hemp seeds, tofu, […]
Kabsa كبسة Kabsa is a family of rice dishes believed to be indigenous to Saudi Arabia, where it is commonly regarded as a national dish. I can be found in most Arab states of the Persian Gulf (where it is also known as makbūs مكبوس), and into Jordan, Palestine and Southern Syria. These dishes are […]
Recent George Brown grads Drew Kell and Austin Broad are teaming up to showcase a seasonal menu that draws on fresh, Ontario-grown produce, sourced from local suppliers within a 100-kilometre radius of Toronto. ----- Gazpacho $6 Fresh Ontario tomatoes with crispy cucumber, accented with balsamic glaze and creme fraiche (vegetarian or vegan) Braised Beef Cheeks […]
An immersive, all-day cooking workshop on Victoria Day Holiday Monday! in 2016, The Depanneur reached out to the Syrian newcomer community and has been delighting in the delicious results ever since. Our Newcomer Kitchen project has become something of a local sensation, serving up 50 meals of traditional Syrian home cooking every week. In that […]
Every culture has their comfort-food dumplings, and warm, hearty Polish pierogies are right up there with the best of them. In this fun, hands-on workshop, Maria Rozynska leads you through the process of kneading & rolling, filling & shaping, and boiling & frying homemade pierogies from scratch. You'll start the class with a warm borscht […]
Yabrak يبرق Stuffed grape vine leaves can be found on tables all around the Eastern Mediterranean. This Syrian recipe, features a ground beef and rice filling seasoned generously with parsley, mint, onion and black pepper. Some cooks add a bit of finely ground coffee that adds complexity and depth. They are cooked in a tangy […]
Utpal Sambare is very excited to share with you one of his favourite — and one of India’s most popular dishes — authentic Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani! Hyderabadi Dum Biryani This refined rice pilaf has a unique preparation compared to other biryani recipes. Bone-in chicken is first marinated in a blend of fresh coriander, mint, […]
Every culture has their comfort-food dumplings, and warm, hearty Polish pierogies are right up there with the best of them. In this fun, hands-on workshop, Maria Rozynska leads you through the process of kneading & rolling, filling & shaping, and boiling & frying homemade pierogies from scratch. You'll start the class with a warm borscht […]
