Appetizers & Snacks
Lazy Cabbage Rolls
Our granny made cabbage rolls for every single occasion, always perfectly rolled and neatly arranged in the same well-loved casserole dish. There are many ways to make cabbage rolls, but our Ukrainian granny always made hers with a mix of rice, sautéed onions, and bacon, topped with a creamy tomato sauce and baked to perfection.…
Flank Steak Salad with Crispy White Beans
Red meat isn’t a prominent part of the Mediterranean diet, so for those people used to eating it regularly, using plant-based proteins like beans in meals can help reduce meat portions. This is a great example of a positive, “eat more” strategy, one that focuses on adding something nutritious to the diet, in contrast to…
Salade de légumineuses au halloumi
Pour une Syrienne, mettre du fromage dans une salade, ce n’est pas habituel. À force d’en voir partout ici, j’ai fini par succomber ! En garnissant cette salade de légumineuses de halloumi, on obtient un plat complet, qui fait un excellent lunch nourrissant. Dans la vinaigrette, le cumin et le piment d’Alep rehaussent bien le…
Tomato Tonnato
When we decided to write this book, our first thought was, “You know what the world needs right now? Another take on vitello tonnato!” Just kidding—nobody needs another version of this classic Piedmontese dish. But because tomato season is so special and because Ryan’s and Steph’s moms really loved this version, in which savory beefsteak…
Tarte Au Chocolat Noir
Sans concession Cette tarte intensément chocolatée et très fondante combine deux couches de chocolat aux textures différentes. Le beurre salé relève encore plus la saveur du chocolat et ajoute une pointe de sel contrastante. Il faut cuire cette tarte à basse température pour que sa surface ne craque pas et reste lisse afin de recevoir…
Shades of Green Salad with Alberta Vinaigrette
At Alberta Food Tours, we often create an experience where we change a classic French vinaigrette into an Alberta vinaigrette starring two of Alberta’s signature foods, canola and honey. Using an Alberta-made mustard instead of one from Dijon (which ironically is most likely made from Alberta mustard seeds) takes it to another level and makes…
Garlic Pepper Chicken
Gai Pad Gratiem Priktai| ไก่ผัดกระเทียมพริกไทย This is one of the most basic items you can get at a raan kao gaeng, a type of restaurant in Thailand where an array of ready-to-eat dishes are laid out on big trays and in pots, and you choose a couple of things to go on top of your…
RICOTTA & ZUCCHINI FRITTERS “CACIO E PEPE”
We created this fritter/donut batter at the Harbord Room basically on day one, and its first use was for our Orange & Ricotta Dumplings, which quickly became one of our iconic desserts. The batter itself is super versatile, and here we’re using it in a savory fritter preparation that yields a pillowy, melt-in- your-mouth interior…
Pear Cake
This pear cake is very easy to make and also quite beautiful in its simplicity. You can, of course, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of just barely sweetened whipped cream, but it’s also wonderful on its own, at ambient temperature or even chilled, as part of a mid-afternoon coffee klatsch…
Firecracker Cauliflower
Sticky, sweet, spicy, and juicy. If you are on the fence about cauliflower, this is the recipe that will convert you! This easy-to-make dinner is a go-to for me when I’m craving takeout vibes. Serve this cauliflower on a bed of fluffy steamed rice and you’re in for a firecrackin’ good time! — Sam Turnball,…