A mid-winter/early-spring Palestinian-inspired menu that offers both the warm, rich and comforting, with the crisp, fresh, and bright. ----- Fatteh: a complex, multi-part dish of made with rice layered with crisp toasted pita, chicken and chickpeas, drenched in a flavourful broth, and then topped with cool yogurt, toasted almonds and parsley. #vegetarian and #vegan options […]
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 it's unique specialities. Chef Chantal Véchambre combines her study of the history of French cuisine with decades of experience in the kitchen to […]
The ability to break down a whole animal in the kitchen is an essential part of a professional cook's skill set, even as it slowly disappears from the home kitchen. Not only does it afford a cook total control over their cuts, it is also a great way to maximize value - butchering a whole […]
Ran Goel is founder and CEO of Fresh City Farms, an urban agriculture and CSA project that grows and delivers and organic produce and products across the GTA. Ran will be talking about the entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges in re-imagining our food systems to be more local and sustainable, with an eye towards the role […]
Food blogger, stylist and photographer Carole Nelson Brown is back in The Dep kitchen with a selection of Middle-Eastern favourites given her delicious personal twist. Spiced Kofta Wraps Tender beef meatballs, spiked with earthy spices, fresh herbs, a touch of preserved citrus and some hot pepper zing. Served as a wrap in a flour tortilla […]
Poland, with its cold Canadian-like climate has had centuries to perfect the art of delicious winter comfort food. The multi-talented Maria Rozynska taps into her Polish heritage to offer up a selection of traditional favourites, to be accompanied by a selection of live Polish music, song and spoken word. Join us for an evening of […]
On St. Patrick’s day, Mexicans honor the San Patricios or St. Patrick's Brigade, Irish soldiers who died fighting for Mexico in the Mexican American War of 1846 -1848. Interesting tidbits of Mexican culture and history are just a part of this fun, hands-on workshop with Chef Paola Solorzano, a knowledgeable expert in traditional Mexican cooking. […]
Totally stoked to have Justin Go and Alison Broverman from BorrelTO back at The Dep serving up authentic Dutch snacks and comfort food. Their menu embodies the concept of “gezellig”— a Dutch word that encompasses all things cozy and convivial — a big part of what the The Dep is all about. Their main dish […]
…AND HE'S BACK! Fresh from his winter retreat on the Costa Alegre, Toronto culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard returns to The Dep with an exciting new lineup of dishes inspired by the flavours of the Pacific coast of Mexico. ----- Tacquito de pato y mole con pico de pato Small tortilla rolls stuffed with duck […]
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, […]
