Seafood soups and stews fall into two categories: rustic, easy, comforting dishes with big flavors and a balance of seafood and vegetables,; and richer, more refined and more labor-intensive affairs ...

Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the fennel and the onions, and saute for 5 minutes until they start to become tender. Add the zucchini ...

A bowl of this stew is like a tiny little trip to the Mediterranean. It’s unbelievably easy, but I would serve it to guests in a heartbeat (and it would be a pretty special Mother’s Day lunch or ...

FOR the next few weeks I’ll be focussing on suitably seasonal recipes that are ideal for festive family gatherings, dinner parties and entertaining friends. Recipes that are a little bit more special ...

A colleague of mine, Michael Howell, chef-owner of Tempest in Wolfville, N.S., was in Toronto two weeks ago for two very different reasons. He was here to compete in a cheese sandwich grill-off, which ...

1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan or wok and cook the fish, skin side up, for 3-4 minutes. Put on a plate. 2. Add the peppers and garlic to the hot pan, stir fry 1-2 minutes, then stir in ...

Spread out the fish and seafood on a large platter and sprinkle them with 4-5 tablespoons olive oil, the herbs and about half the pastis. (At this stage you can add a pinch of powdered saffron, if you ...

FOR the next few weeks I’ll be focussing on suitably seasonal recipes that are ideal for festive family gatherings, dinner parties and entertaining friends. Recipes that are a little bit more special ...

For a special family day, Beef Burgundy (see recipe) will please everyone. Serve it over (no-yolk) noodles with green peas (frozen), mixed greens and whole-grain bread. For dessert, angle food cake ...