One of pastas great joys is the infinite variety of shapes and forms it can take. Cannelloni ("large reeds" in Italian) is a classic dish made with large pasta tubes, or fresh pasta sheets, that are stuffed, covered in sauce and baked. Fun, versatile and delicious, this is a great introduction to the joys of […]
or Yakaneh Batata bel Batinjan ( يخنة بطاطا و باذنجان) Potatoes and eggplants are popular ingredients in Mediterranean cooking, whether in Greek Moussaka or Turkish Güveç. Yakaneh is general Syrian name used to describe hearty, home-style stews; in this case one featuring batata (potato) and batinjan (eggplant) in a tomato & onion gravy infused with […]
Popular food blogger, stylist and photographer Carole Nelson Brown won't let go of summer quite yet, so she's offering up some big, fresh, Mexican-infused flavours with this fabulous ceviche tasting menu! ----- Mexican Corn Chowder $5 Fresh corn, potato, jalapeños served with ancho chili powder, queso fresco and poblano oil Octopus Aguachile $10 Sous vide, […]
One of life's great joys is to sit down at a big table at the height of the harvest season and enjoy a fabulous spread of delicious food. For this celebration of the season, join veteran Chef Michael Kirkwood for the ultimate fall feast and indulge in all the bounty that our amazing local farms […]
2nd Night Added — Sunday, Oct. 29 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 […]
Freekeh فريكة Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that processed in a special way to create a unique flavor. The wheat is harvested while the grains are yellow and the seeds still are soft; it then is piled and sun-dried. The piles are carefully set on fire so only the straw and chaff burn, […]
Armed with her grandmother's famous schnitzel recipe, Agata Siczek is back at The Dep to get y'all into Oktoberfest mode with a serious schnitzel party! ----- Traditional Pork -or- Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel + choice of 2 sides : Fingerling potatoes with parsley Slow cooked sauerkraut with mushrooms Polish beet salad with dill Creamy cucumber salad […]
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 […]
