Culinary Student Creations

2023 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Top Toques Institute

January 11, 2024

Pan Roasted Tenderloin Steak with Mini Pommes Anna and Prune-Port Reduction   Recipe by: Student Chefs Alexandra Carolan-Laing and Vaylene Phillip Team: Top Toques Institute of Culinary Excellence  Embark on a culinary journey with our Pan-Roasted Beef Tenderloin Steak adorned with Mini Pommes Anna, Elmira Maple Syrup, Sumac Berries, Verjus…

2023 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Team Thistletown Collegiate Institute

January 11, 2024

Pan-fried Striploin Steak With Pemmican Compound Butter and Three Sister Vegetable Medley   Recipe by: Student Chefs Jacob Renwick and Romaine Bernard Team: Thistletown Collegiate Institute Exploring our Canadian heritage, celebrating the harvest, and inspired by Indigenous cuisine. This juicy pan fried steak is a perfect combination of past traditions…

2023 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Team SAIT

January 11, 2024

Dry-Aged Rib Steak with Pommes Mousseline, Broccolini Purée and Prune Reduction Recipe by: Student Chefs Alex Stepanenko and Erik Hansen  Team: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)  A classic rendition of meat and potatoes representing Alberta’s spirit, using local ingredients to elevate the simplicity of our dish and highlight the…

2023 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Team George Brown College

January 11, 2024

Spiced Skirt Steak with Butternut Squash & Quinoa Stack, Parsnip & Coconut Purée with Apple, Madeira-Prune Reduction Recipe by: Student Chefs Negus King and Jackson Dafoe  Team: George Brown College Rich with an abundance of flavour profiles, this dish marries local with Caribbean elements. The richness of the skirt steak…

2023 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Team Fleming College

January 10, 2024

Beef Tongue with a Mushroom Cream Sauce, Jasmine Rice, Oxtail Spring Roll and Pickled Papaya Slaw     Recipe by: Student Chefs Bethel Anne Nacpil and Edward Louie T. Capili Team: Fleming College Drenched with umami and spiced tartness, this dish is a play on our favourite comfort food. Inspired…

2023 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Team Fanshawe College

January 10, 2024

“LONGSILOG”- Spicy Beef Sausage with California Prune Glaze, TabascoⓇ Sabayon and Garlic Fried Rice     Recipe by: Student Chefs Vixsei Christian Guzman and Jailour Ann Santos Lumanglas Team: Fanshawe College  Inspired by traditional Filipino Breakfast, combining spicy sausage, fried rice and eggs – this dish is the epitome of…

2023 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Team Durham College

January 10, 2024

Brazilian Beef Heart, Farofa, Pickled Beets, Glazed Carrot, Crispy Tripe and Chimichurri Recipe by: Student Chefs Miguel Alves Dos Santos Fonseca and Jess Dalziel  Team: Durham College Inspired by traditional Brazilian BBQ and Hungarian pickled beets, the big beef flavour of heart is complemented with California Prune Red Lentil Farofa,…

2023 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Team Centennial College

January 8, 2024

Beef Cheek Barbacoa with Pickled Local Vegetable, Celeriac Crema, Field Mushroom and Herb Salsa   Recipe by: Student Chefs Marisol Saavedra Mendoza and Charles Nartatez  Team: Centennial College Colourful seasonal vegetables bring this dish to life and highlights the best Ontario October has to offer. The compelling tenderness of braised…

2022 Cooks the Books presented by Canadian Beef – Team: Pius X

January 6, 2023

  Stout and Cranberry/Apple Beef Cheeks with Smoked Autumn Spiced Oat Crumble   Recipe by: Student Chefs Carl Jaan Carbo and Bryan Lee Li from Pius X Career Centre   The bittersweet, chocolatey stout and acidity of the cranberries and apples are the perfect enhancement to the rich, deep flavour…