Chef, restaurateur and culinary historian Abeda Oturkar grew up in Bombay; living by the beach, surrounded by coconut palms and an abundance of fresh fish just off the boat, it should come as no surprise that she developed an abiding love for seafood. For this meal, Abeda picks some of her favourite dishes from the […]
Toronto culinary icon Greg Couillard is best known for his incredible facility with spices and an enduring love of tangy, complex and fiery condiments — so much so, he was once dubbed The Spicemeister by local food critic Joanne Kates. In this fun, hands-on workshop, will be sharing the recipes and techniques for some of […]
Over the last decade, farmers' markets have become a vibrant and dynamic part of Toronto's food landscape, and this is in part thanks to the hard work of these two fabulous ladies. For nearly 10 years, veteran market managers Corry Ouellette & Cookie Roscoe have been working behind the scenes at some of Toronto's best […]
-or- Mahashi Flefleh فليفلة محشي Stuffed vegetables were cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and they made them popular from the Balkans to the Levant. Pale green young zucchinis are perhaps the most common, but almost any vegetable can be Mashi (stuffed). Today it’s a combination of colourful peppers (flefle) that have come into […]
At first glance, Mexican and Korean cuisines might seem pretty far removed, but if the wild success of trends like Los Angeles' famous Korean Tacos Trucks is any indication, they make great friends. It's not that surprising really - both cultures have an abiding love of chilies, garlic, meat, varied textures and bold flavours. Chef […]
Discover a whole new way to celebrate Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is probably North America's foremost culinary holiday; a feast of gratitude for the autumn harvest and a celebration of all the hard work invested in a fruitful season of farming. All the incredible bounty of the local harvest makes a cliche meal of dry turkey and […]
MONDAY, Oct. 9 | 10am-4pm An all-day cooking workshop on Thanksgiving Monday! In the last year and half, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities for over 60 families. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of […]
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, […]
