Appetizers & Snacks
2020 Cook the Books – Fleming College
School: Fleming College, Peterborough Students: Matthew Brohm & Cassandra Lee Follow on IG // FB // Twitter Recipe: Rosemary & Thyme Braise Beef Short Rib served with a Shitake Mushroom & Barley Risotto, Butternut Squash Puree, Heirloom Carrots, and Roasted Beets garnished with Crispy Potato Spirals. In this fall-inspired, local ingredient recipe was developed to…
LA SOUPE PRÉFÉRÉE D’ALI (POULET + ARACHIDES)
Ali a été notre plongeur chez Olive pendant 12 ans. Il venait du Bangladesh et travaillait à Montréal pour soutenir sa famille restée là-bas. Il était plus vieux que nous, et musulman pratiquant. Au début, il ne se mêlait pas trop à l’équipe. On était, à ses yeux, une bande de dégénérés. Avec le temps,…
Zucchini Sticks
“Mention White Spot in a conversation and you’ll quickly find out who’s from Vancouver,” says Mairlyn Smith, author of 2020 Shortlisted Cookbook Peace, Love and Fibre: Over 100 Fibre-Rich Recipes for the Whole Family. “The conversation will immediately include words like Zoo Sticks, Monty Mushroom Burgers, Chicken Pickens, or a side of pickles with extra…
Parippu Vadas
“This is an addictive little snack!” says Joe Thottungal, author of 2020 Gold Winning Cookbook, Coconut Lagoon: Recipes from a South Indian Kitchen. “Crispy, spicy, and protein-packed, parippu vadas are typically sold in coffee shops in south India and are traditionally served with a nice coffee or steaming cup of chai. Prepare a batch the…
2020 Cook the Books – Liaison College of Culinary Arts
School: Liaison College of Culinary Arts, Kitchener Students: Destiny Moser & Sophie Chartrand-Burke Follow on IG // FB // Twitter Recipe: Chicken Mousseline Ballotine with Squash Puree, Chasseur Sauce and Seasonal Vegetables Late summer crops provide sweetness to the vegetables that pair beautifully with the lightness of the chicken mousseline for a dish sure to…
Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Cauliflower Curry
“Hearty sweet potato, tender cauliflower, pretty rainbow chard, and protein-packed edamame add flavour and colour to tender, juicy chicken thighs. This one’s not a publicity stunt, folks — it’s the number one recipe on the Abbey’s Kitchen blog, and you’ll quickly figure out why.” It’s Dairy-free and gluten-free Follow Abbey’s Kitchen on IG // FB…
Braised Beets and Crumbled Chèvre
“Whether slow-roasted in an oven to enhance their natural sweetness, puréed into a soup, or thinly sliced and served raw in a fresh salad, beets are incredibly versatile,” says Rod Butters, author of The Okanagan Table. “But I particularly enjoy them braised, when they take on the flavours of the aromatics, and their colour and…
Thai Basil Beef with Cauliflower Rice
This better-than-takeout dish — from The Paleo Diabetes Diet Solution: Manage Your Blood Sugar with 125 Recipes Plus a 30-Day Meal Plan, by Jill Hillhouse and Lisa Cantkier — is also quick and easy. Follow Jill on IG // FB // Twitter Follow Lisa on IG // Twitter Courtesy of The Paleo Diabetes Diet Solution…
TASTE CANADA IS EXCITED TO CELEBRATE CANADA’S AGRICULTURE DAY
Canada’s Agriculture Day is back! Last year, the entire ag industry celebrated at hundreds of events across the country, shared our pride, opened doors to new food conversations, and trended nationally on Twitter. And though the world now looks a little different, we can’t wait to do it again in 2021. Join us on Tuesday,…
Grain-Free CranAlmond Muffins
“Having this muffin for breakfast leaves me satisfied for hours, probably because of all the nut flour!” says Julie Daniluk, author of Hot Detox. “A 28-month study involving 8,865 adults in Spain found that people who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31 percent less likely to gain weight than those who…