Traditional water-bath canning works great for acidic foods like pickles, salsas, jams or jellies. But dishes containing meat, fish or dairy, and low acid vegetables like corn, beans, or squash, require the use of a pressure canner to safely preserve. Learning to use a pressure canner greatly expands the range of foods that can be […]
A Belgian country classic, tender chunks of beef and lots of caramelized onions, long-simmered with beer - in this case La Trappe, an unfiltered Belgian-style Trappist ale brewed by the monks of Koningshoeven Abbey in Berkel-Enschot in the Netherlands’ Brabant province. Served over buttered noodles, with a side of lightly braised savoy cabbage. $12 (tax-in) […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Savoury buckwheat and kale mini pancakes compliment smoky & crispy tofu "duck" tossed with stir fried snow peas and maiitake mushroom, along with a crunchy red cabbage slaw for a colourfully delicious supper. $12 (tax-in) (vegan & gluten-free) Dessert: Blueberry fool - a dessert cousin of the […]
LAST CHANCE! February Pop Up Showcase: Cookie Martinez You might know Natalia (aka Cookie) Martinez from her popular cookies and ice cream sandwiches. Thursdays in February Cookie will be at The Dep making her famous Ajiaco, a traditional hearty chicken soup from her home country of Colombia, along with tasty empanadas and the most amazingly […]
Oyakodon ("parent and child" rice bowl) is a delicious and popular Japanese meal that more Torontonians should know about. Most typically found on a residential kitchen table or a casual cafeteria, you won't find it on the menu of izakayas, sushi joints, or ramen shops. It gets its name from the combination of chicken and […]
Chef Daniel Henderson is back with an exciting 6-course tasting menu featuring his unique and eclectic Japanese-fusion sushi rolls. With a global palette of ingredients ranging from coffee-crusted tuna to Jamaican jerk salmon, mango salsa to duck confit, Daniel continues to push the boundaries of the sushi tradition. House Made Gyoza Steamed Pork Dumplings hinted […]
Are you afraid of pastry? Do you love flaky pies and delicate tarts, but think you can’t make them from scratch? Well, this class will change your opinion forever! You'll learn to make an easy and versatile shortcrust pastry that can be used in a wide variety of dishes. In this hands-on class we'll make mini […]
Mole is family of rich, complex sauces that are are unique part of Mexican cuisine. While there are many different kinds of mole, from black to red to green, the dark brown, velvety mole Poblano is probably the best known outside of Mexico. Slightly sweet, rich, dark and redolent of cinnamon, cloves, chiles, ground nuts […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Super winter comfort food to warm yer innards. Rich, savoury veggie stew with carrots, cauliflower, shallots, navy beans and greens, veggie "chicken" (soy curls or homemade seitan) and fluffy steamed dumplings, with a side of housemade roasted beet and watercress salad. $12 (tax-in) (vegan, gluten-free options) Dessert: […]
March Pop Up Showcase: Chef Daniel Holloway of Urban Acorn Catering Chef Daniel's theme for his month in the Dep's showcase is “My Lucky Charms” — each week will feature a different key ingredient he draws inspiration from. Dishes will be flexitarian, with meat and vegan options, and a $20 prix-fixe menu Lucky Charm - […]
