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Le Dolci’s Vanilla Cake Recipe

Get Toronto bakery Le Dolci‘s recipe for classic vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream used for our Carrera Marble-Inspired Cake.

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Valerie Bertinelli’s Recipe For Chicken Sambal

Valerie Bertinelli shares a recipe for Eddie’s Favorite Chicken Sambal from her cookbook One Dish At A Time. “I got this recipe from my former mother-in-law, Mrs. Van Halen. I didn’t make it very often back then because Ed loved his mother’s version so much, but to this day, I…

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Easy Eats: Skillet Pork Chops With Lemon Potatoes and Arugula

In this simple weekday supper, juicy seared pork chops and crispy potatoes wilt a bed of peppery arugula.

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Asparagus & Pancetta Egg Bake

This asparagus and pancetta egg bake combines eggs, bacon and toast in one delectable dish. Round out the meal with a crisp salad.

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Rhubarb Custard Hand Pies

These hand pies are a sweet addition to a brunch buffet — and a sophisticated alternative to standard danishes.

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Leek, Onion & Egg Tart

An elegant leek, onion and egg tart offers a lighter take on quiche and can be doubled easily for a larger crowd.

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Cinnamon French Toast “Soufflé”

Serve this fragrant treat straight from the oven, where it puffs up beautifully.

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Rustic Breakfast Sandwiches

Assemble these easy breakfast sandwiches right at the table: Top freshly baked biscuits with artisanal mustard, shaved ham and a sunny-side-up egg.

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Grilled Summer Squash, Za’atar & Cherry Tomato Confit

Drenching grilled squash in oily California za’atar and tomato confit makes plenty of delicious dipping sauce for bread. There are many varieties of summer squash, all of them tasty and suitable for this dish. They are among the most plentiful vegetables when the growing season peaks, and with the exception…

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Pan-Roasted Romanesco with Golden Raisins, Tahini & Sumac

There is something so mesmerizing about the spiraling sacred geometry found in the florets of romanesco. A cousin to cauliflower, romanesco’s sweet nuttiness is also brought out by charring over high heat. Be sure to break the heads into same-size florets so that they can stand up to the high…

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Cherry Tomato Confit

This confit is somewhat luxurious and takes a bit of extra effort to produce, but the little pearls of tomato flesh are sweeter and more delicate than our regular Tomato Confit. We spoon these over grilled vegetables or fish.

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Ask A Chef: Beef Brisket

Chef Sam Gelman of Momofuku shares his beef brisket recipe. Q: “I recently tasted the beef brisket at Momofuku Daishō in Toronto — it was incredible! The meat was perfectly tender, and the rub created an amazing spiced crust. I’d love to make it for a dinner party.” — A.L., Toronto A: This…

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Smoky Bloody Mary

The smoky hints from the mezcal combined with the freshness of lime and cilantro and the savoriness of the tomato juice make this a smooth and satisfying cocktail.

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Ask A Chef: Spiced Shakshuka

Chef Tom Wade of The Daughter shares a recipe for spiced shakshuka.  Q: I recently tasted the shakshuka at The Daughter over brunch. It’s more flavourful than any other version I’ve tried, and I’d love to make it at home. — B.K., Toronto A: Shakshuka is a rich, stewed-tomato dish with poached eggs.

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Easy Eats: Valentine’s Day Pink Chocolate Bark

Web editor Adena Leigh shares a simple and sweet Valentine’s Day recipe.  While cinnamon hearts and red lollipops are always welcomed Valentine’s Day sweets in my books, I’m a big believer that nothing beats a homemade treat. This two-ingredient recipe yields impressive results, and luckily it couldn’t be easier to whip up.