Dining

SPANISH CHICKPEA AND CHORIZO SOUP It’s winter and we need some comfort and warmth on our dinner tables. This week’s recipe is a bold and hearty Spanish soup full of flavor and that favorite of all Spanish sausages, chorizo. Chorizo has a distinct spicy and smokey flavor and is a favorite of both Spain and […]

I decided this week to venture out to one of Montreal’s BYOW restaurants that have been multiplying like rabbits as of late. It’s a pretty daunting list offering a myriad of choices. While perusing the on line reviews (which may or may not reflect the truth) I stumbled on one that caught my eye that […]

  BUTTERSCOTCH CARAMEL CHEESECAKE It’s that time of year when a bit of indulgence is glorified, or at least tolerated only to be compensated for with those ill fated New Years resolutions. This week’s recipe is definitely one of those ultimate indulgences. Add it to your list of must tries for the holiday season…….Enjoy!

  Butternut Squash, Porcini and Butterbean Stuffing Cake Stuffing is one of the best additions to a Christmas meal and there are many many variations. The question is always, ‘stuffing in or stuffing out’. I prefer ‘stuffing out’ as it gives, in my opinion, a better result and leaves your options for experimenting with ingredients […]

  VIETNAMESE SWEET AND SOUR SOUP Most Asian countries have their own version of a sweet and sour soup, this is the Vietnamese version called Canh Cua. It is usually a seafood soup and is indigenous to the Mekong Delta in southern Viet Nam. The sour taste comes from the tamarind and the sweet from […]

By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up Westmount has always had its share of good restaurants, but recently the stakes have been raised quite a bit with the presence of acclaimed chef Antonio Park and the opening of his critically acclaimed restaurant Park on Victoria Avenue and his recent addition of the adjacent Lavendaria featuring the […]

  CRANBERRY RELISH Cranberries are a major commercial crop in certain American states and Canadian provinces. Most cranberries are processed into products such as juice, sauce, jam, and sweetened dried cranberries, with the remainder sold fresh to consumers. Cranberry sauce is a traditional accompaniment to turkey at Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom and Thanksgiving […]

Indian cuisine is very regionalized with dishes varying greatly from province to province. In spite of this variety or maybe more importantly because of it, it is still one of the most flavorful, diverse and complex cuisines in the world. Indian cooks are rightfully known for their skillful use of spices and herbs. When it […]

  Chef Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up This vibrant soup, from the chef Rick Bayless, an owner of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, is inspired by Mexico, where pumpkin is as typical an ingredient as the pepitas, ancho chile, canela and crema that are also in the recipe.

PEACH COBBLER Cobblers are different than crisps which traditionally have an oatmeal crust. The cobbler crust on the other hand is more akin to a cake consistency and can be either on the top, bottom or both, Cobblers are found predominately in the cuisines of North America and the UK. Because they require less butter […]