LAST CHANCE! PLUS - Special guest soup maven & food gypsy Lisa Kates with a White Bean & Roasted Garlic soup! The Dep is delighted to welcome back Ksenija Hotic and her fabulous Bosnian specialities. A classic dish across the Balkans, cabbage rolls (Sarme) are stuffed with meat, rice and spices wrapped in pickled cabbage […]
Olivia and Andrea put their own vegetarian spin on these classic Halifax-style “fish” cakes. Made with potatoes and cannellini beans, spiced with white pepper and kelp powder, rolled in breadcrumbs and fried to a crispy, golden crust, and served with a home-made lemon tartar sauce. They come with maple baked beans, authentic Maritime-style molasses brown […]
Paella is often thought of as the Spanish national dish, but it is really a speciality of Valencia, though it has countless regional variations. Named after the pan it is cooked in, this classic rice dish has five key ingredients: Spanish short-grain Bomba rice, saffron, pimentón, olive oil and a paella pan. Beyond that, there […]
"Taco Tuesdays" are a thing, and now they've come to The Dep. Inspired by tonight's Table Talk guests, Carlos & Sandra Flores of No. 7 Mexican Hot Sauce, I'll be preparing a trio of Mexican tacos, each showcasing a different one of their fantastic sauces. For a little meta-fun, there will be a red, white […]
This week, Carlos & Sandra talk about the risks & rewards of being food entrepreneurs in Toronto. The husband and wife team of Carlos and Sandra Flores are irrepressible food entrepreneurs, having run a string of successful food business ranging from bakery to ice cream to kitchenwares to cafés to their latest endeavour: No.7 Mexican […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Traditionally, ‘red’ flannel hash is an all-day breakfast recipe made with bacon and eggs. Emily’s ‘blue’ flannel hash version is made with blue potatoes and black kale served alongside veggie sausage patties. Each plate comes with a green salad made up of shredded apple, toasted pepitas (pumpkin […]
Every Thursday in March, a friend and veteran favourite at the Dep -- Cookie Martinez -- is serving her special Patacon Pisao, a classic Latin American dish from the Colombian coast. Patacon starts by warming unripened green plantain to flatten, then fried until crispy and served with a range of tasty toppings. It is such […]
When it’s cold, there’s nothing like a big bowl of hot soup! Curry Laksa soup is a popular Malaysian dish with unclear origins (some believe it has Persian/Urdu roots, while others argue that it is native to China). But almost all Laksas feature a delicious & comforting combination of spicy/tangy coconut curry broth and plentiful […]
Dietitian & culinary enthusiast Amanda Li has joined forces with her sister Michelle to present a healthy, whole-food, paleo-inspired menu with a unique, oriental flare. No dairy, grains, legumes or refined sugar, just wholesome ingredients grown and cooked with love and care. Pork Bone Broth A warm elixir to sooth and support your body’s essence, […]
Toronto culinary icon Greg Couillard may have earned himself an international reputation with his unique fusion of diverse culinary traditions, but food culture has been producing unexpected mash-ups for centuries. When India (The Tiger) was under British (The Lion) rule, English and Indian culinary ideas, ingredients and influences regularly collided and combined in novel ways. […]
