There is no surer sign of spring than the first crops of fresh local veggies like fiddleheads, rhubarb, young radishes and baby carrots beginning to pop up all over the city. How to savour these fleeting delicacies for more than just a few brief weeks? By preserving them, of course! Join Christine Manning of Manning […]
What makes a great birthday present for Dad? For Chef Alan Naiman, it's cooking up a unique meal inspired by his father's favourite food, places and TV shows for a surprise birthday dinner. Because Alan is a talented, experienced chef, even fast food is transformed into delicious, elegant dishes. And because it's The Dep, you […]
Located in the heart of Central Asia, Kazakhstan and its culture has been heavily influenced by the bordering countries and many cultures that have settled there. Surrounded by Russia, China and parts of the Middle East, Kazakh cuisine is a true melting pot of traditions and customs passed down through the generations, making for an […]
Do you love flaky puff-pastry, but intimidated by the idea of making it from scratch? This class will change your opinion forever! Join Mardi Michels to learn how to make a quick “rough puff” pastry that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savoury. Puff pastry also freezes really well, […]
Jewish families have been celebrating holidays and gatherings with big, festive meals for a VERY long time. For this deluxe seder-inspired dinner party, The Dep's resident vegan maven, Emily Zimmerman, offers up her unique interpretations of a number of classic Jewish dishes. ----- Appetizings Eggplant "herring", sunflower seed "chopped liver", and cashew "egg salad" served […]
El Depannistas Paola Solorzano & Adriana Rubio from Santo Pecado Mexican Catering are back in the kitchen with more amazing an authentic Mexican flavours! ----- Sopa Lentils soup a la Mexicana served with crispy chorizo (optional) and fried plantain $4 Costilla en salsa verde Pork side ribs - or - chayote squash & portobello mushrooms, […]
Culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard became famous for introducing Toronto to his dazzling re-imaginings of international flavours. This fantastic menu, that flies through Japan, Thailand and Malaysia (with stopovers in Mexico and France), is all about the amazingly creative colours, spices, textures and flavours that have earned him loyal fans for over 30 years in […]
Held Over a 2nd Night! Culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard became famous for introducing Toronto to his dazzling re-imaginings of international flavours. This fantastic menu, that flies through Japan, Thailand and Malaysia (with stopovers in Mexico and France), is all about the amazingly creative colours, spices, textures and flavours that have earned him loyal fans […]
Join local pasta artisans Christopher & Sarah Terpstra of Alimentari at The Depanneur for a comprehensive, hands-on evening of pasta-making! We will teach the recipe for a basic dough - versatile for making many shapes - and techniques for making beautiful sheets of pasta for stuffing. Learn how to make ravioli, agnolotti and tortelloni using […]
Photographer, storyteller, traveller and award-winning cookbook author Naomi Duguid is known for her insatiable curiosity about food and culture. Naomi will reflecting on a lifetime spent travelling, eating and researching food, looking at food as a lens for understanding place and culture. From Burma to Iran, the Caucasus to Tibet to Toronto, food is a […]
