Rutabaga Fries
Chef/Owner Leighton Fontaine Osborne Village Cafe This take on a summer favourite has less starch and an added sugary surprise. Ingredients 2 medium sized rutabagas canola oil for deep frying…
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Duck Fingers
Chef/Owner Leighton Fontaine Osborne Village Cafe Salt and vinegar chips add bright acid punch and optimum crunch to tender duck meat Ingredients 6 medium eggs 1 cup milk 2 Tbsp…
Poutine
Owner/Chef Tomas Sohlberg & Anneen DuPlessis Boon Burger Browning a mirepoix ensures that this all-veggie gravy gains loads of savoury depth. Ingredients Gravy 2 Tbsp oil 2 onions, quartered 1…
Root Vegetable Salad
Chef Eraj Jayawickreme The Velvet Glove Let creativity lead the way for this piece of edible artwork making use of cold weather staple, root vegetables. Ingredients 1 yellow beet, boiled…
Crispy Prawn Dumplings In Shiso
Chef Mandel Hitzer deer & almond Shiso is part of the mint family, and is used in Japanese restaurants. Visit your favourite sushi spot and sweet talk the chef into…
Spinach Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
Chef Fraser MacLeod, 529 Wellington Make a large portion of this piquante dressing to store in the fridge for up to a few weeks. Ingredients Dressing 1 cup sherry vinegar…
Beet Hummus
Fude Inspired Cuisine and Wine Bar Local beets give this Middle Eastern classic a rich, vibrant hue. Ingredients 2 beets 1 can chickpeas 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp minced…
Stuffed Zucchini
Irene Adamopoulos Greek Market Choose large zucchini (about 6-8 inches in length) to hollow out and pack with even more of the good stuff. Ingredients 2 Tbsp kalamata extra virgin…
Sweet Corn Crêpes with Strawberry Tomato Jam
Corn comes off the cob for a sweet and savoury treat. Ingredients Crêpes 1-2 ears corn, cooked 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 Tbsp sugar…
Kolokithokeftethes (Zucchini Patties)
Irene Adamopoulos, Greek Market These crispy, golden patties can be tucked into a bun for a vegetarian burger substitute, or simply served with a smear of tzatziki and a sprig…
Zucchini Hazelnut Dip
Alena Feldman Organza Market Serve this dip as is, with crostini or cut vegetables, or heat it up for a warm dip. Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 2 medium…