Barbeque Duck
Chef Hong Jian Zhu, North Garden Restaurant Presentation of this glistening bird will have jaws dropping around the room. Beneath the crisp and crackled skin each bite releases tangy, sweet,…
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Steamed Fish Fillet with Lotus Flower
Chef Hong Jian Zhu, North Garden Restaurant Lotus flower, wolfberries, and black fungus infuse steamed fish with exotic and earthy flavour. Fish is a key component of traditional Chinese meals—it…
Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings
Chef/owner Wei Quan Zhu, Logan Corner These crispy, golden packages represent good fortune and prosperity because of their resemblance to Chinese gold bars. Hint: to steam separate dishes in unison,…
Spicy Shanghai Noodles
Chef/owner Wei Quan Zhu Logan Corner The long, uncut noodles of this dish symbolize longevity. Ingredients and supplies for all recipes are available at your favourite Asian market, including Sun…
Pumpkin Seed-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Syrup
Owner Dave Schultz, Saucer's Café Meat and potatoes are sweetened with a dash of pomegranate syrup. Crunchy pumpkin seeds, and colourful root vegetable and sweet potato hash dress up the…
Hong Kong Lettuce Wrap
Chef/owner Lawrence Wararuk, Luxalune Gastropub Lest we forget that food is fun, these lettuce wraps serve as a tasty reminder. Sweet, yet savoury Asian sauces soak tender chicken, while crunchy…
Lamb Masala
Chef/owner Lawrence Wararuk, Luxalune Gastropub The robust aroma and flavours of this satiating dish are counterbalanced by its cool, creamy and herbaceous garnishes. Make this big batch on the weekend…
Spicy Tuna Sandwich
Chef/owner Wendy Murray, The Underground Café Simple ingredients and little effort yield this hummus a perfect balance of bright citrus and garlicky goodness. Making toasted chips is a great way…
Caldeirada
Chef/owner Arnaldo Carreira, Orlando's Seafood Grill This traditional Portuguese fish stew celebrates the flavours of the sea with a bounty of fish and shellfish enhanced with a simple tomato broth.…
Herb-Crusted Pickerel with Lemon-Basil Sauce
Chef Darryl Riddle Le Garage Café A herbaceous crust coats tender pickerel fillets that flake with the light touch of a fork. Drizzle a light lemon-basil sauce for perked up…
Aloo Bronte
Chef Darryl Riddle, Le Garage Café Sneak in a healthy daily dose of greens with spinach in this perfectly spiced vegetarian curry. Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 cloves garlic…