I have no words. “Strawberry parfait” (it looked more like a gelatin parfait packaged in a mold, but it was hard to tell. Anyway, it looked gross) was one of the mandatory ingredients in the competition. However, it wasn’t for the first round. In Round One, the chefs had to create a dish using ostrich, […]
This delicious turkey and quinoa bake makes a great weeknight meal and will surely satisfy you! And though it’s only June, keep this in mind for Thanksgiving (if you’re making this with Thanksgiving leftovers in the fall, all you’ll need to do is to cook the vegetables (if you’re not using leftover sides, that is)). […]
What would you make with escargots and onion ring chips? It is, in a way, taking “high and low” to a whole new level. Well, maybe not that high, since the escargots were canned, not fresh, but still. Those two ingredients, combined with cranberry juice and chanterelle mushrooms were the four mandatory items for the […]
The ingredients weren’t used in the same round, mind you, but they were all mandatory ingredients for episode 22. I think the combinations from last night’s show were the most interesting (read: gross) to date, and it’s a good thing. It’s Chopped Canada, after all. Tahini is a kind of sesame paste/sauce/dip The episode had […]
I’ve lived within walking distance from By the Way Café for a decade, but have never tried the restaurant. This Mediterranean-influenced eatery serves a delicious brunch on the weekends, offering items that might not be seen in many other restaurants in the city. The restaurant is not large, though with a patio, the number of […]
Yes, along with the kohlrabi, “canned pressed ham” is excatly what you think it is, without the brand name. They had to use it. In the first round. I bet everyone was grossed out. The other ingredients for that round were quince past and white wine. Out of the four contestants, I’d say that the […]
You’ve probably seen the picture on Instagram. I made this baked tofu recipe a couple of weeks ago and my husband and I enjoyed it very much. It’s not directly inspired by any specific tofu recipe (though it’s based on the maple dijon chicken I made in late 2013) I’ve seen online, just something I […]
I think out of the 20 shows so far, combinations last night were one of the tamest. In addition to the yeast extract, contestants were required to use mussels, instant coffee and portobello mushrooms for the appetizer round. The dishes weren’t all that innovative. All four of them went a traditional route and steamed the […]
It’s patio season! Bier Markt has launched its delicious summer menu and DelectablyChic! is helping them celebrate by giving away a $75 gift card! The new menu, which includes succulent dishes like heirloom carrots and sugar snap peas (shaved heirloom carrots, sugar snap peas, hydro bibb lettuce, corn shoots, honey sunflower brittle, crisp spiced chickpeas, […]
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a food bloggers’ event at Cirrilo’s, a cooking school in Etobicoke. The event celebrated Canadian celebrity chef, Michael Smith’s new video series (who was in attendance), Lentil Hunter, where he travelled to five different countries, trying various lentil recipes. The countries were: France, Italy, India, Dubai and Morocco, […]
