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Taking the Challenge Home: Week 10 Cabbage Rolls

Catherine Jheon — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:01:39 GMT

Once again, I found myself situated out of town when it came time to create my assigned Top Chef Canada dish this week. I was back visiting Saskatoon to attend my high school reunion over the past weekend. Yes,

Temptation Plantain from Eat Live Travel Write

Reni Walker — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:16:42 GMT

It was a big week for Les Petits Chefs last week – not only did they teach their parents how to make chicken tikka masala from scratch for Food Revolution Day but they also had regular cooking club. With a

Top Chef Canada: Season 2, Episode 11 Recap

Catherine Jheon — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:51:57 GMT

We got something of everything on this week’s episode of Top Chef Canada some frustrations, some surprises, and an equal portion of culinary missteps and magic. QuickfireIt’s made by an American company, but somehow, good ol’ Kraft Dinner has

Baby Artichoke Hearts and Pancetta Contorti from The Hot Plate

Reni Walker — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:19:16 GMT

Artichokes are an incredible vegetable with a history as rich as its flavour. This side dish is a simple and elegant way to enjoy their delicate texture without overpowering it. It pairs beautifully with lamb, chicken, and seafood. If there is

Strawberry Mojitos from The Hot Plate

Reni Walker — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:43:41 GMT

One of my favourite moments as summer begins to set in is the shift from comforting to refreshing flavours. All of a sudden, cravings shift from heavyweight mac n’ cheese and hearty stews to juicy fruits and crisp vegetables kissed by

Video: In the Hot Seat with Marcus Samuelsson

Terry Wong — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:27:45 GMT

Earlier, we got Marcus Samuelsson's take on this week's Top Chef Canada "Soul Food" Elimination Challenge and it was delightful to hear his accolades for the remaining chefs. We wanted to get to know Chef Samuelsson better outside of

Where the Pros Eat: Bobby Flay Dishes on Vegas

Terry Wong — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:56:15 GMT

The biggest scoop from our trip to Sin City for Vegas Uncork'd was the EXCLUSIVE interview Terry scored with none other than Mr. Bobby Flay. We were the only crew to score a ten, count them 10( ) minute interview

Live Blog: Top Chef Canada Season 2, Episode 11

Terry Wong — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:31:07 GMT

Top Chef Canada episode eleven (watch the preview) premieres Monday at 10pm ET PT In this episode, the chefs must create a classic and refined dish using a classic convenience food and Sony Recording Artist Keisha Chante joins in to help judge

Family Fun: Kid-Friendly Hummous

Catherine Jheon — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:05:27 GMT

It’s the long weekend. We’ve invited friends over for a BBQ, have family visits spread throughout and a bunch of driving in between. Plus a vague idea that at some point we’ll relax. A lot of time will be

Video: Marcus Samuelsson's Take on the Soul Food Elimination Challenge

Terry Wong — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:33:10 GMT

In this week's episode, the chefs were challenged to create a six-course "soul food" tasting menu for legendary Top Chef Master, Marcus Samuelsson (he won the second season of Top Chef Masters ). Not only did the competitors dishes have to be comforting and refined, but they also had to tell a personal story.

Top Chef Canada: Season 2, Episode 10 - Which Dish Should Dan Recreate?

Nadine Anglin — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:34:26 GMT

We've challenged Calgary based blogger, Dan Clapson, to recreate a dish from each episode of this season's Top Chef Canada. This week Dan will be recreating a dish from episode nine, but which one? Vote Now Top

Top Chef Canada: Mark's Episode 10 Blog

Terry Wong — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:18:26 GMT

This week Chef Marcus Samuelsson flew in from New York to give the competitors a challenge of his own devising. Back in Harlem, at his restaurant, Red Rooster, the African born, Swedish raised chef makes southern soul food that’s infused

Top Chef Canada: Lisa's Episode 10 Blog

Melissa Jenkins-Gray — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:59:10 GMT

I’m a pretty decent cook, but I really admire how some chefs take the same every day ingredients we all find at the market and turn them into something out of this world. So when pressed, I’ll admit to feeling

Tomato and White Bean Salad from The Hot Plate

Catherine Jheon — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:59:52 GMT

Getting bored of the same old lettuce based salad? Looking to shake up your standard healthy recipes with something a little more unique? This tomato and white bean salad is the perfect option for any vegetarian (or vegan if you omit

Announcement: Top Chef Canada Season 3!

Terry Wong — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:57:04 GMT

Top Chef Canada is returning for a third helping Think you have what it takes to become Canada's Top Chef? Food Network Canada is looking for passionate, knowledgeable, skilled chefs who have the ability to compete with the best of the

Top 5 Oh-So-Sophisticated Burgers for the Grill

Catherine Jheon — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:59:09 GMT

May 24 weekend signals the beginning of summer and that means sparking up the BBQ after a long winter hibernation. (Be sure to read ourBBQ cleaning and maintenance tips, your eyebrows will thank you for it )I don't know about you

Cozonac from Duhlicious

Reni Walker — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:10:52 GMT

Cozonac is a Eastern European sweet bread that can be filled with raisins, walnuts, chocolate. This is a family staple, we all love it. The most popular filling for Romanian sweet bread is walnuts. I ran a little short on walnuts, and

Top Chef Canada: Shereen's Episode 10 Blog

Melissa Jenkins-Gray — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:57:24 GMT

Food and story can’t really be separated, if you ask me. There is so much history and context in every bite. If my mother or father cooked something for me, or if I ordered something to eat at an anniversary

Hold Your Breath and Dive In to an Interview at 'Wreck Bar'

Galen Drinnan — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:11:05 GMT

The Wreck Bar isn’t your typical watering hole. Set within a sunken Spanish galleon, this iconic Fort Lauderdale venue is home to one of the last remaining mermaid shows in the U.S. We recently sat down with Marina Duran Anderson,

Bob's Blog: Nude Noms at 'Clothing Optional'

Galen Drinnan — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:32:38 GMT

Imagine being in a small, windowless room with 30 total strangers, sipping cheap white wine and making small talk. Then without warning, they all peel off their clothes and continue talking as if nothing had changed. That