Feature Chefs for July: Agata Siczek & Maria Rozynska July 10 & 24: Bangers & Mash July 17 & 31: Currywurst Agata & Maria are back with one of the best-loved British comfort foods, "Bangers & Mash". Sausages and mashed potatoes have long been UK favourites; legend has it that sausages made during rationing in […]
In the last few years, Mexico has become an important part of Emily Anderson's life. While living and studying in Mexico, she met Jorge, and together they began an exploration of the fun and delicious ways their cultures intersect. This lovely summer meal features a few of their favourite dishes, incorporating both traditional elements and […]
It's mid-July and the farmer's markets are bursting with glorious local produce. Join Emily Zimmerman, The Dep's resident vegan maven for a delightful dinner that celebrates this bounty with an eclectic and convivial summer feast. Herbed noodle salad with crispy tofu "duck" Buckwheat soba noodles with spiralized carrots and zucchini, with green garlic and dill […]
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 […]
A whole bunch of gorgeous flavours coming together in this dish: buttery, soft polenta, grilled to give it a bit of a toothsome crust, topped with a mix of half a dozen kinds of savoury broiled mushrooms in a thyme-flecked jus, fresh garlic scape pesto (made with just-harvested local scapes from Peter McClusky of the […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Firm grilled tofu steaks marinated in a savoury-sweet Japanese Teriyaki glaze, with sea asparagus onigiri (sea asparagus is a deliciously salty wild foraged seaweed found on Canada's coasts; onigiri is a popular Japanese 'rice ball' snack made with sushi rice and different seasonings or fillings). Served with […]
Feature Chefs for July: Agatka Księżniczka and Maria Rozynska July 17 & 31: Currywurst July 24: Bangers & Mash Germany just won the World Cup for the first time in nearly 25 years — how better to celebrate than to cook up a big batch of Berlin’s favourite street snack, Currywurst! Agata Siczek and Maria […]
It's mid-summer and gardens everywhere are awash in a glorious abundance of fresh herbs. What better way to showcase them than with a garlicky pesto over nutty whole wheat spaghetti, complemented by sun-dried tomatoes, slivers of prosciutto ham and fresh Parmesan cheese. Served with a crisp salad of baby arugula with cherry tomatoes and a balsamic […]
Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian; in cuisine, it refers to any of a number of rustic Italian dishes prepared "hunter-style", of which pollo alla cacciatora (Chicken Cacciatore) is the most famous. Made with the ingredients a country hunter would have most readily on hand: tomatoes and fresh herbs from the garden, forest mushrooms or seasonal […]
Coffee is one of the most storied and popular beverages in the world, from African coffee ceremonies, to European espressos, to the North American 'coffee break'. From its obscure origins in 15th century Yemen, coffee has grown into one of the world's largest commodity products, cultivated in over 70 countries and consumed the world over. […]
