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Potato pancakes (latkes) are one of the most delicious Jewish foods and are traditional at Hanukkah.... More
These are the best peanut butter cookies we have ever tasted.
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Alsatian Tarte Flambee is a thin crusted pizza-like-tart traditionally topped with creme fraiche, ba... More
This gorgeous cake with fresh local berries is summer on a plate. Serve with whipped cream or thick ... More
Although I donât usually deep-fry, these shrimp from The Drake Hotelâs award winning executive c... More
This is an old-fashioned pudding cake made with apples and maple syrup. Adding caramel to maple mixt... More
The best part of the film Eat Pray Love, for me, was the EAT. It took place in Italy and was charmin... More
Every year I love Baker Streetâs dessert at Toronto Taste. But this year it was the best one yet. ... More
We received the most response to a recipe ever when we posted a letter from a newsletter subscriber ... More
When I was growing up brisket was a favourite Jewish Friday night dinner but now it is popular with ... More
With beets as popular as they are now, it is only a matter of time for this once very popular soup t... More
This is a popular weekday dinner but delicious enough for any company. I love it with a simple salad... More
I had this in Copenhagen in an open faced sandwich which is a great way to use the leftovers.
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The recent obsession with Southern cooking has brought a lot of attention to pies in general and sm... More
This makes a great appetizer. You can also make it for hors d'oeuvre on smaller pieces of bread. Gar... More
This delicious salad, lively with citrus, was first tasted at Bottega, the hottest new restaurant in... More
With the help of Adam Gopnikâs conversational recipe for butterscotch pudding in his book âThe T... More
Bymark's signature drink from head bartender Matt Bryan is a winner. To make sugar syrup (which diss... More
We visited Camilla Plum at Fuglebjerggaard just outside Copenhagen and she served us this delicious ... More
This Italian salad is so simple that everything depends on the quality of the ingredients to be grea... More
Passover would not be complete without this delicious Marcy Goldman treat. Yum.
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There are so many ways to make caramelized onions but this is our favourite. You can make a big batc... More
Very thinly sliced raw cauliflower in salads and on pizzas were everywhere in Copenhagen. My friend,... More
You can add rutabaga, parsley root or other favourite vegetables and serve it partially pureed or as... More
My friend and colleague in San Francisco, Mary Risley, had this delicious sandwich in Amsterdam and ... More
In Israel, bourekas are everywhere â for breakfast, as appetizers, brunch dishes, snacks and even ... More
Everyone is looking for a new way to cook chicken. This one is especially great for Rosh Hashanah or... More
After reading or seeing The Help, you may think youâll never want chocolate cream pie again. But t... More
Karen Gilman, Danoâs wife and the baker at Dano's Heuriger, made this gorgeous cake for me. She g... More
Perfect for your honey for Valentine's Day. Use the best chocolate - we used Cacao Barry 70% chocola... More
Serve guacamole as an appetizer, on tortilla chips garnished with thinly sliced Jalapeno peppers, as... More
A thin cake instead of cookies (a trick from a Martha Stewart magazine) seems to be easier and less ... More
Claudia Roden says these shrimp, from her book The Food of Spain are one of the most popular tapa se... More
These gluten free, lactose free and cabbage free fish tacos are a hit with everyone, special diets o... More
This refreshing condiment is from the late Elizabeth Harris, the manager of the Brickworks market. G... More
Here are our tips for the lightest, fluffiest, smoothest mashed potatoes: - Use baking potatoes. -... More
This is a mini Greek salad with attitude and cuteness. A great summer appetizer! More
We always use Cumbraeâs double smoked, thickly sliced bacon and this is a great way to cook it. Th... More
There is a currywurst booth, Berlin's favourite fast food, on almost every corner in the city. It's ... More
At a cooking demo at Brickworks Market to promote his new vegetarian cookbook "For the Love of Food"... More
With the arrival of St-Germain, elderflower liqueur, in Ontario, you are about to see many elderflow... More
My favourite new cookie is adapted from Faviken, an exciting restaurant I went to in a rather remote... More
This beautiful holiday salad is from one of my favourite vegetarian cookbooks, âPlentyâ by Yotam... More
We made a version of these fish cakes for a special brunch edition of our book club when Maritimer D... More
On a trip to San Francisco, baking expert Flo Braker gave me this recipe from her new book "Baking f... More
I loved this sandwich that I tried when I was teaching at The Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. It's lik... More
This amazing dark chocolate cake taste incredible even though it is flourless and dairy-free. It can... More
This is one of my all-time favourite cakes and a great Passover dessert. You can use margarine inste... More
When garlic cooks it becomes soft, sweet and gentle. So don't be afraid of this even though the reci... More
You can use apples instead of pears. Scoop ice cream ahead of time and store in the freezer to save ... More
When Sasha Avramov told me about his great aunt Rozaâs potato latkes (pancakes) I was intrigued. O... More
This is a stunning vegetable dish, delicious with the taste of brown butter and hazelnuts. More
This salad, from my friend Elizabeth Pizzinato, is so refreshing and delicious especially with a hea... More
The green tea turns the cookies an elegant green and the sparkle sugar makes them glitter. For more ... More
There's nothing as good as locally grown, thick asparagus. More
The branzino from Fisherfolk at Brickworks market is fresh and delicious. I also buy it from Mike's... More
Although I grill lots of vegetables, I had never grilled broccoli before Aaron Lynett, the National ... More
This delicious version of grilled cheese can be made with your favourite grated cheese instead of th... More
This is a wonderful, gluten-free, easy summer salad.
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This Greek inspired leg of lamb is a great way to start off the barbecue season. More
I bought fresh B.C. spot prawns from Fisherfolk at Brickworks market one Saturday and made this easy... More
For a delicious, fun and reasonably priced, casual barbecue, setup a steak sandwich bar with a vari... More
This makes a stunning main course when served over rice pilaf on a huge platter.
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When I was in Nova Scotia we had lunch at Lanes Privateer Inn in Liverpool, and had a delicious hadd... More
This recipe is adapted from Jayne Cohen's "Jewish Holiday Cooking" (Wiley $38.99). It is one of thos... More
We made this for Halloween but it is so addictive that we want it all the time. More
Homemade caramel corn is a special treat. Pop the corn in the microwave or pop about 1/2 cup corn k... More
This was the amazing dessert we served when we hosted The Drake Hotelâs first Urban Garden Party w... More
Family friend Jack Winberg is famous for his ribs. He uses fresh (not frozen) lean back ribs and li... More
After I saw Julie & Julia I wanted the Boeuf Bourguignon so badly but it was so hot out I tried to w... More
Crushed kadaifi (shredded phyllo pastry available at any Middle Eastern store) and pomegranate molas... More
Also from Langdon Hall, this is a great version of Caesar salad. I also made it with escarole. (For ... More
Karla Vermeulem is a pyschology professor who cooks and bakes for her own mental health therapy. I w... More
Bring a little Florida feeling to our cold winter with this cake. Although key limes have a gentle l... More
Leeks can be very sandy so wash them carefully. Cut away the top dark green part and the root end. C... More
With frozen puff pastry you can easily make a very professional looking pie. You can buy puff pastry... More
This tart, light recipe is from Mary Risley who owns Tante Marieâs Cooking School in San Francisco... More
Lemon pudding cake is an old fashioned dessert that is really delicious. You end up with lemon puddi... More
This was one of the most popular desserts on our culinary tour of Israel. Use your favourite cookies... More
Ad Hoc is Thomas Keller's casual restaurant in Yountville. They offer a fixed-price menu that change... More
Roast potatoes with lemon taste great with lamb, chicken and salmon. More
Les Fougeres, in Chelsea, Quebec, just 15 minutes from Ottawa, is a favourite destination of Ottawa'... More
After a trip to Halifax and the south shore I became obsessed with lobster. And if you want fresh lo... More
Mitchell Davis said one of the best recipes he learned from being a judge on Food Networkâs Best i... More
This recipe is based on one of my all-time favourite rib recipes from Linda Stephen who has a cookin... More
Marinated chevre (goat cheese) never goes out of style. It came and stayed! This can be used as a sp... More
This is my favourite new cocktail adapted from the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. Adjust the amount o... More
This meatloaf, from Mark McEwan's new cookbook Great Food At Home, is just delicious. At his store, ... More
Mark Picone, former chef of Vineland Estates Winery, now has his own culinary studio where you can b... More
This is a moist and delicious cake with a gentle European taste of marzipan. Serve with whipped crea... More
I had a delicious tart like this in Sydney Australia at a restaurant called Rockpool and then again... More
Whenever I cook Miami ribs in a class students rush home to make them. Sometimes this cut is called... More
Sweet and slightly spicy these are sure to have everyone talking about your Hanukkah party. Omit the... More
I love milk chocolate and ever since Francine Menard introduced us to Cocao Barry Ghana 40% Milk Cho... More
Southern style cornbread is not sweet and uses all cornmeal - perfect for use in stuffing and for an... More
These Moroccan flavoured meatballs are great as appetizers or a main course with Israeli couscous or... More
This is my version of one of Mideastroâs signature dishes called kufta. They serve it in individua... More
When I was in Newfoundland we tried chowder wherever we went but Neddie's Harbour Inn in Norris Poin... More
The lentil soup at Sababa reminded me of the first lentil soup I ever had and why I fell in love wit... More
You can serve this meatloaf plain with mashed potatoes and peas or, dress it up, in a sandwich (or n... More
This delicious recipe for osso bucco (braised veal shanks) was adapted from Lidia Bastianich's new c... More
This amazing cooked Moroccan salad from Paula Wolfertâs The Food of Morocco is bursting with flavo... More
This amazing cooked Moroccan salad from Paula Wolfertâs The Food of Morocco is bursting with flavo... More
The pavlova in Denis Cotter's "For the Love of Food" inspired this new version which has become my f... More
This is a yummy summer pasta dish and especially sweet with local corn. Omit bacon and add 2 tbsp ... More
Off season, Stratford Chefs School students run Rundles Bistro at lunch and The Prune Restaurant at ... More
This recipe, perfect for Fatherâs Day, or any day, was inspired by cookbook author Hugh Carpenter.... More
This amazing recipe, brought to my attention by my friend Mitchell Davis, is revolutionizing homemad... More
Erez Komarovsky is a passionate Israeli chef who brought artisanal breads to Israel. He now has a co... More
These appetizers, from Chef Anthony Rose of the Drake Hotel, are delicious, easy to make and look be... More
When pumpkin seeds are used in recipes, I buy them hulled (at health food stores or most supermarket... More
Make these delicious treats with fresh pumpkin puree (made from small sugar or pie pumpkins), cann... More
Red fife wheat is all Canadian. Vary the recipe by adding vegetables as they come into season. You c... More
This dessert, from the cookbook, Earth to Table (Random House) by Jeff Crump and Bettina Schormann, ... More
Butternut and buttercup squash are my favourites for their rich colour, texture and sweet taste. Roa... More
Carrots look fresh from the garden if you buy them with the greens and not trim them too much. More
This is a delicious way to cook cauliflower. Slice it or break into florets. More
We co-hosted a corporate event at The Drake Hotel with Chef Anthony Rose. Instead of serving his fam... More
These potatoes are delicious just roasted and even better with the dressing. More
These roasted kale chips, from Tyler Florenceâs Family Meal, are irresistible and make a great app... More
One of my favourite restaurants in Jerusalem was Shmil in the Lab. Historian and caterer Shmil Holla... More
A delicious, lighter version of hummos inspired by my recent trip to Israel. Prince is a very good b... More
The idea for this salmon came from a private lunch hosted by the S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Co... More
There are many versions of this popular Danish dessert but this one, based on one at Meyerâs Deli ... More
After tasting a root vegetable borscht at Dano's Heuriger I resurrected this delicious root vegetabl... More
I had never thought of cooking rye berries (sometimes called rye kernels) until I had them in a sala... More
I have started serving my Salad Nicoise vegetarian style and grilling a tuna steak (or sirloin steak... More
Rillettes usually refer to a rich, pork, duck or rabbit spread. This is a lighter, spring variation.... More
I always felt so unCanadian not loving fiddleheads but I just hadn't had them right for me yet. Than... More
We had something like this in Berlin at Rogacki, an amazing deli that our friend Marcus loves. If yo... More
This is a variation of the recipe Hugh Carpenter made in his Mexican cooking class. To barbecue them... More
My sister and brother-in-law made this delicious fish for me one night. More
This recipe is from the popular new cookbook âThe Art of Living According to Joe Beefâ by Fred M... More
There are many versions of this Israeli specialty but my friend and colleague, Janna Gur, author of ... More
When I was in Copenhagen I renewed my love of open faced sandwiches. (Remember the Danish food Centr... More
Shrimp cocktail seems to be making a comeback. You can go retro and serve it in cocktail glasses, or... More
Instead of layering the ingredients, you can dice the eggs and avocado, chop the lettuce and combine... More
If you love Jim Lahey's (Sullivan St. Bakery New York) famous 18 hour no knead bread but would like ... More
Corned beef or pastrami also work well in this. When poaching eggs, the fresher the eggs, the firmer... More
This German style potato and smoked fish salad makes a great appetizer or light main course for summ... More
The secret to making delicious brisket is to buy a good brisket and cook it until it is fork tender.... More
Devilled eggs are enjoying a big revival along with other southern favourites - perfect as an appeti... More
etalk reporter Danielle McGimsie and her brother Chris have this every Christmas Eve with their fami... More
This is a quick and delicious way to cook chicken. Have the butcher flatten the chicken for you or d... More
Stephen Raichlin is barbecuing's foremost authority. Raichin says everyone has their idea of a perfe... More
Although this risotto is cooked in a pilaf method, the short grain rice and cheese makes it very cre... More
In Japan, this is called "chirashi sushi". It is the traditional way sushi is served at home as it i... More
This Swedish take on Irish soda bread from my friend and nutrition educator, Nina Le Page, is quite ... More
These Swedish âburgersâ are very traditional and served in some of Stockholmâs most popular, c... More
Deep, dark, moist, rich and delicious, this chocolate cake is amazing. The secret ingredient is beet... More
This delicious soup from Executive Chef Jonathan Gushue and Sous Chef David Sider of Langdon Hall is... More
Lasagna is back in style and especially popular are vegetarian ones like this. It freezes well too s... More
These were inspired by the yummy sweet potato pancakes I had in Tel Aviv at Orna and Ella's. They ar... More
This delicious âsmearâ or spread is a specialty of one of Chicagoâs favourite restaurants âT... More
This is by far the easiest (and my favourite) way to cook fish. Itâs plain but not too plain. It w... More
Trout Point Lodge is hidden in the wilderness of Nova Scotia. Itâs the province's only Relais & Ch... More
If you don't like buying processed meats, it is very easy to roast a turkey breast for your own "u... More
Cranberries, blueberries, peaches and plums can be used instead of raspberries. More
Hereâs a great dessert forfall or winter (and perfect for Rosh Hashanah) where old-fashioned comfo... More
This Sephardic recipe, from friends Rami and Tali Kleinmann, is so delicious. People just love it. ... More
Always make brisket ahead because the cooking time is never precise â just cook it until it is for... More
This whimsical appetizer is a very homemade version of Rene Redzepiâs (chef/owner Noma in Copenhag... More
Inspired by Margaret Atwood's book The Year of the Flood, this cake is a great dessert for any holid... More
I learned the technique of roasting couscous at the Tishbi Winery Cafe in Israel. This is my adapti... More
Alice Medrichâs âChewy, Gooey, Crispy, Crunchyâ includes all kinds of traditional, modern, de... More
Mitchell Davis, vice-president of The James Beard Foundation, always has a fantastic new cocktail ba... More
Chocolate bark is really easy to make and everyone loves it so much. You can vary it with different ... More
You can buy pizza dough everywhere now if you donât want to make your own. If it pulls back when y... More
These fantastic ribs are adapted from one of New Yorkâs best chefs, Andrew Carmellini in his new b... More
Whoopie pies are so popular now. I love them with different fillings like this one. More
We used to have the most amazing books clubs where authors attended, spoke to the group and then we ... More
This is a delicious recipe from Chef Tali Friedman in Jerusalem. She leads tours of the fantastic Ma... More
Woodlotâs chef/owner David Haman served this delicious asparagus salad at Toronto Taste.... More
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