Massimo Capra: Ricotta ravioli with walnut pesto12

Blanched and blended for the sauce, the heart-healthy walnut also adds life to the ravioli's ricotta filling 19/11/08 9:11 AM 12

Michael Smith: Lentils with local apples18

A hearty side dish that showcases the earthy richness of lentils by perfectly pairing them with crisp apples 12/11/08 10:37 AM 18

Rob Feenie: Whole braised veal-shank with toasted pine nut gremolata7

Long and slow cooking is not only comforting, it gives a less desirable cut of meat new life 05/11/08 10:01 AM 7

Vikram Vij: Cauliflower, honey and garlic parathas6

It might take practice before your parathas come out perfect, but these crispy, golden treats are worth it 29/10/08 9:33 AM 6

David Lee: It's easy as (apple) pie to celebrate the season12

Comforting, delicious and healthy, apples are the perfect fall treat - especially with cheddar 22/10/08 8:44 AM 12

Normand Laprise: Fried Espelette-Saint-Rémi Peppers

Add flavour, colour and vitamin C to your food with homemade spices using different varieties of ground, dried peppers 15/10/08 9:03 AM

Keith Froggett: Red wine, pear and almond tart

Poached pears look great in slices on top of a tart, or served simply with whipped cream and sweet syrup 08/10/08 9:36 AM

Spectacular salad kicks off dinner for four

A sophisticated but simple meal to impress guests 15/11/08 11:44 AM

Breathe more easily with this allergen-free feast1

If you are allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, dairy or seafood, you can feast on these 27/09/08 5:50 PM 1

Peachy treats from the Okanagan Valley1

Exciting dishes from the region 06/09/08 4:15 PM 1

Steal these recipes (if you dare)

The best pancakes ever, apple-topped sausage loaf, and lamb shanks with lentils 23/08/08 2:23 PM

Wine books 2008: The pick of the crop: a boozy mystery3

If I were to rate this year's book crop like a grape harvest, I'd say it's a lesser vintage 10/12/08 9:24 AM 3

The upside of tough times

Pick of the week: Estampa Gold 2004 06/12/08 3:34 PM

Raise a glass to budget bubblies6

Sparkling wines from places other than the Champagne region of France are often fine substitutes 03/12/08 9:04 AM 6

Keeping it real with tasty under $20s

Pick of the week: Australia's Kilikanoon Killerrman's Run Shiraz 2006 29/11/08 11:40 AM

The ROM's room with a view - and high tea, too

What sweet and welcome respite from one's quotidian responsibilities 27/09/08 5:54 PM

Nota Bene makes a foodie's heart beat faster

Comfort food meets the maestro, and the maestro wins 06/09/08 4:17 PM

An eager-to-please underdog comes up short2

From the decor to the tourtière crust, Twisted Fork Bistro has too many rough edges 03/12/08 10:45 AM 2

We ordered seared calamari (I think)1

Chef Matteo Yacoub gave up the fast life in Montreal for love in West Vancouver. His skills may have slipped along the way 26/11/08 10:45 AM 1

A culinary crime scene

The decor at Crime Lab is sterile. The banquettes are uncomfortable. But the real offence is to the taste buds 19/11/08 9:57 AM

This meaty baby was a long time coming

Amid the endless choices for casual dining, the city finally has a home for European comfort foods with big flavours, bigger portions 12/11/08 10:05 AM

Cape Vessey: Goat cheese made for naysayers4

Sweet and delicate with a hint of goaty acidity 12/11/08 10:48 AM 4

Farm House Camembert cheese1

Gently handled for maximum fatty goodness 15/10/08 9:24 AM 1

Alfred Le Fermier cheese9

This washed-rind, raw milk cheese delivers buttery flavour with sweet, nutty notes 01/10/08 9:35 AM 9

Which ewe's for you: velvety or firm?3

It's difficult to choose the better of these two Gouda-style cheeses 17/09/08 10:25 AM 3

Susur's N.Y. moment16

After years of waiting, New Yorkers are finally about to get a taste of the Susur Lee experience. Despite a tanking economy and intense scrutiny, the superstar chef is undaunted 19/11/08 8:39 AM 16

Spain's no-guilt delicacy: foie gras minus the force-feeding22

'Ethical' foie gras relies on the natural gorging instincts of free-range geese 19/11/08 10:41 AM 22

Crushing addiction17

The largest drug rehabilitation centre in the world turns out clean graduates by teaching them how to make world-class wines 12/11/08 9:46 AM 17

The new boozefest, from soup to sweets

Finally, new tricks for foodies that will not only spice up your holiday party, but help use up all the unfinished bottles in your liquor cabinet 15/11/08 12:00 AM

Jean-Georges readies to rumble with Boulud4

Celebrated New York chef set to open his first Canadian enterprise in Vancouver 12/11/08 9:39 AM 4

Head-to-head for the perfect pour

The world's finest bartenders and bar owners compete in a rigorous test of beer-pouring technique, accuracy, cleanliness and speed in the World Draught Master Championship 28/11/08 1:08 PM

David Tanis: One of the greatest chefs you've never heard of3

You may be more familiar with Alice Waters, who founded the famous California Chef Panisse restaurant, at which David Tanis heads the kitchen six months a year 05/11/08 9:15 AM 3

The next big pig24

First came serrano, then Iberico. Now foodies are drooling over a once endangered ham in an odd package 05/11/08 9:02 AM 24

All Saints' Day cookies are an almond delight1

Enjoy your panellets, decadent marzipan cookies, with a glass of sweet muscat wine 29/10/08 10:13 AM 1