Caesar Salad
This recipe reminds us never to settle for a bottled dressing. Bold, garlicky flavour is what makes the Caesar a superstar. Ingredients 1 lb Romaine lettuce (washed, dried and cut…
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Tamarind Tofu
Deep fried crispy tofu pairs well with tamarind sauce made from the sweet and sour fruit popular in Africa and Asia. Ingredients Tamarind Sauce 6 full pieces tamarind fruit 4…
Dungeness Crab Cake with Apple Slaw
Chef Wayne Martin Capital Grill & Bar Delicate gourmet crab meat is balanced by the sweet-tart tang of matchstick Granny Smith apples. Ingredients 1 cup Dungeness crab meat, shredded 1…
Wedge Salad
Chef Wayne Martin Capital Grill & Bar A beloved classic gets an “everything bagel” upgrade with blanched garlic chips, shallots, and delicately deep-fried onion rings. Ingredients 1 head Iceberg lettuce,…
Wild Rice Polenta & Portobello Ragoût
Chef Barry Saunders Green Gates Ragoût traditionally refers to a rich French stew of meat or vegetables. This one uses large crimini mushrooms which have a dense, meaty flavour. Ingredients…
Hummus & Tahini Dips
Lisa Reiss Desserts Plus The healing power of sesame seeds in tahini boost immunity and heart health. Ingredients Tahini 1 head of garlic 3/4 cups lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp…
Pan Seared Scallops in Squid Ink Adobo
Chefs Allan Pineda and Jeremy Senaris Contemporary Filipino cuisine menu Squid ink adds dramatic effect to Jeremy’s Filipino adobo marinade. Korean silgochu (dried, threaded chilis) offer a spice and texture…
Baked Falafel Board
Chef Steven Strecker Era Bistro Move over charcuterie: this vegan and gluten free sharing board pairs a flavourful array of preserves and pickles with baked falafels. Ingredients 1 can (approx.…
Escargots
Chef/Owner Cam Tran Café Ce Soir Excitement over escargot developed into the procurement of whelks (large snails) in the shell to create this pretty presentation. This recipe uses Café ce Soir’s…
Salad Niçoise
Chef/Owner Cam Tran Café Ce Soir Fresh ahi tuna, the addition of soya beans, and a zingy Caesar-inspired dressing packed with anchovies update this traditional salad. INGREDIENTS Dressing 1 cup…
Crêpe, Pesto and Egg
Chef Norm Pastorin The Cornerstone Swap a salad course for this filling dish that works as an appie, light lunch, or a side. Ingredients Crêpes 2 eggs 1 cup milk…