Culinary Institute of America grad and Eleven Madison Park alumni Marchelle McKenzie takes a night off from one of Canada's premier kitchens (hint: a Zagat "World’s Top Restaurant" 3 years running!) to pop by the Dep to make one of her favourite dishes: quinoa burgers on artisanal buns, topped with goat cheese, arugula and roasted […]
Catalonia is a region bordered by Spain, France and the Balearic Sea known for its distinctive language and food. Combining elements of French, Spanish, Basque and North African influences, Catalan cuisine is a celebration of the Mediterranean terroir and millennia of cultural dialogue. Tunisian restaurateur Dali Chehimi offers up a special meal of Catalonian favourites […]
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, […]
A classic of French country cooking, cassoulet is a hearty winter dish from Provençe traditionally baked in an earthenware “cassole”, from which it gets its name (and where we also get “casserole”). My version features white beans and veggies slowly cooked with smoked turkey, chunks of bacon and garlic sausage, in a rich chicken and […]
Gail will be talking about the challenges of publishing a print food magazine in the digital- and food blog-age. As a Culinary Management grad of George Brown's Chef School, a member of Canadian Living's test kitchen, and as a food consultant and cookbook author, Gail Gordon Oliver has a gathered a wealth of experience across […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Young jackfruit crab cakes, sautéed winter greens, and a salad of roasted rainbow beets and carrots with herbed tofu feta. $12 +HST 1/2 price after 7:30 Dessert: Double chocolate frozen yogurt $4 #vegan #GF Fresh City Farms CSA box pickup 5-8pm http://www.freshcityfarms.com/ ----- Emily Zimmerman is the […]
Bibimbap, literally "mixed rice", is a Korean dish of warm rice topped with a variety of sautéed and seasoned vegetables (namul). Although it has become well known and widely available, the version usually found in local restaurants is only one take on this traditional dish. Tonight Toronto-based Korean artist Myung-Sun Kim will be sharing a […]
Join Emily Zimmerman, The Dep's resident vegan maven for an elegant, French-inspired menu showcasing the remarkable range of sophisticated plant-based cuisine. Oyster (mushrooms) on the half-shell Seared oyster mushrooms topped with toasted bead crumbs, with creamy parsley sauce, on a pastry shell. Bitter greens salad with sweet citrus dressing Bouillabasse Seaweed toasted jackfruit fish in […]
There has been such an overwhelmingly positive response to Paula Costa’s previous Ottolenghi-inspired events, and so many more tantalizing recipes in Yottam Ottlenghi’s award-winning cookbooks, that we couldn't wait to invite her back for another Eastern Mediterranean-inspired dinner. Israeli-born, London-based Chef Yottam Ottolenghi, together with Palestinian Chef Sami Tamimi, have been leading a quiet, delicious […]
Fresh Pasta 101 will allow participants to learn the recipes and methods for making delicious fresh pasta in their own homes. The class will include a short discussion of the role of pasta in Italian cuisine, how to prepare one versatile dough, shaping techniques, as well as cooking tips and demos. Participants will make and […]
