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Food

Golden Butter-Basted Turkey

Letting the turkey come to room temperature before cooking is essential: it reduces the roasting time and allows the bird to cook more evenly.

October 7, 2014

Food

20+ Pantry Essentials For Cooking With Vegetables

Chef, food stylist and best-selling cookbook author Anna Jones shares the ingredients she can't live without. 

October 5, 2015

Decorating & Design

10 Fashionable Spaces By Anna Wintour’s Interior Designers

The New York City-based design firm Carrier and Company Interiors are a favorite among the fashion set.

September 30, 2015

Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Pie

The lovechild of two fall favourites, this pie features satiny, spiced custard under a roof of sweet, crunchy nuts. Since you’ve got enough to do on Thanksgiving, make this pie one or two days ahead, cover it with plastic wrap and store in a cool spot in the basement.

September 8, 2015

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Using crushed gingersnaps instead of graham crackers in the crust provides a spicy base for the satiny filling. Tip: Letting the cheesecake gradually cool in the oven after baking greatly reduces the chance of cracking.

September 8, 2015

Lobster Thermidor with Leeks and Bacon

Classic Lobster Thermidor is loaded with egg yolks, cream and cheese. I’ve lightened it up a bit, and added soft leeks and smoky bacon, which are naturals with shellfish. If you buy a precooked and -cracked lobster, this recipe is a breeze.

September 7, 2015

Fingerling Potato Salad with Bacon & Grainy Mustard

Sweet spuds, smoky lardons and a flurry of parsley are tossed in a thick, Dijon-spiked vinaigrette.

September 4, 2015

Food

Ask A Chef: Le Killer Chocolate Cookies

Dyan Solomon from Olive et Gourmando shares her recipe for Le Killer Chocolate Cookies.

August 31, 2015

Baked Sourdough Dressing With Kale, Apples & Chorizo


If you can’t find Spanish chorizo, other smoked sausages such as kielbasa or Portuguese chouriço are excellent substitutes. This unstuffed stuffing can be assembled ahead of time, stored in the fridge then popped in the oven while the turkey is resting.

September 2, 2015

Chicken Shawarma

Boneless, skinless breasts will work for this; keep in mind the cooking times will vary. The tahini sauce is also a winner drizzled on fish, roasted cauliflower and grilled eggplant.

September 2, 2015

Shrimp & Egg Smørrebrød

This open-faced sandwich is just as delicious made with smoked salmon, trout or mackerel in place of shrimp.

September 2, 2015

Big Spanish Salad

This healthy salad is packed with big flavours. Tip: Use cured meat almost like a condiment to make a vegetable-centric dish feel more satisfying.

August 20, 2015

Grapefruit Gin Fizz

Natural grapefruit soda is made with real juice and has no artificial colors or flavors. To get started visit your local food store and select supermarkets. For best results, try San Pellegrino, a popular brand used.

August 5, 2015

Recipes

Chicken Burgers With
 Green Goddess Guacamole

In the mood for a burger? Skip the beef and feast your eyes on this special in-house chicken burger recipe. For burgers, I prefer using a soft bun such as challah, potato, or brioche. The patties can be formed and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance…

August 5, 2015

Chilled Basil Limeade

This drink can easily be turned into the perfect summer cocktail with the help of a little vodka, white rum or silver tequila. What will be your summer cocktail pick?…

August 5, 2015