Alex Chen has lived and worked all across Canada, and the great mosaic of cultures he has encountered along that journey has influenced his identity as a Canadian and the food he cooks. This eclectic meal combines elements of many of the diverse dishes that Alex has encountered across the country, reflected and combined with […]
Many people want to shift their diets to be more plant-based, but are unfamiliar with the wide range of "hacks" that experienced vegan cooks use to create delicious flavours and satisfying textures. If you're looking to introduce new dishes to your repertoire, have more options for dinner guests, or discover new ingredients and techniques, this […]
Shamborak شمبورك Probably the ancestor of every meat pie in the Western world. Thin, yeasted wheat flour dough is stuffed with a mixture of cooked onions and halal ground beef spiced with black pepper, and then baked into a self-contained parcel, much like a panzerotti or calzone, making it a popular street-food snack. Shamborak شمبورك […]
Persian food is one of the world's oldest culinary traditions and has had a profound influence on cuisines from the Middle East to India. Discover the unique flavours of a home-cooked Persian meal with this tasting menu of traditional dishes made by two passionate Persian food lovers. --- Doogh $2 A savoury yogurt beverage with […]
Get spooky with Toronto culinary icon Greg Couillard at this New Orleans-inspired dinner, smoking with cajun spices and Greg's unique brand of evil genius. ----- Crabcake Magnolia Succulent snow crab meat, scallions, chili and peas in a golden crispy panko crust with hot & sweet red pepper sauce. Louisiana Maque Choux Roasted corn and cauliflower […]
2nd Night Added! Go Go Gadget Dinner! There have been some remarkable innovations in culinary technology in the last few years, and at the vanguard are exciting new tools like the Instant Pot and Anova Precision Cooker. Popular food blogger, photographer and stylist Carole Nelson Brown will show you just how versatile these amazing kitchen tools […]
The trees are bursting with fall fruits. It's time to capture their flavours and what better way than in delicious jams and jellies. In this workshop master preserver Camilla Wynne will cover the basics of canning fruits, from selecting your produce to proper sterilization, the pectin question, and sampling some different styles and flavours. In the […]
Fatteh Djaj فتّة الدجاج Fatteh (فتّة meaning crushed or crumbs) is a broad category of Levantine dishes made with pieces of crispy flatbread layered with yogurt and other ingredients. It is popular across Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Southern Syria, but uncommon further North. This dish is so closely associated with Syrian food that it […]
Big, bold Mediterranean flavours and fresh herbs from his own organic garden elevate Matt Mathew's health-conscious, plant-based comfort food to an whole new level: food that feels as good as it tastes. ----- Creamy chickpea & tahini hummus platter with pickled turnips & fresh veggie crudités and choice of white or whole wheat pita. $6 […]
About: Each month, Nurture offers a collaborative intimate dining experience for like-minded creatives and entrepreneurs (and those that love to support them). Part community incubator, part supper club, part creative discourse on the subject of self care - all delicious, organic, and served family-style. Hosted at The Depanneur - "A place where interesting food things […]
