I do not have a fetish for lentils. I simply have a strange love for them. Whenever I see them in a bowl, I recoil to my childhood. As a...

Blueberry and White Chocolate tarte This recipe is inspired by a chef I worked for in Toronto in the late 1990’s, Eugene Shewchuk. At his...

CORN SALSA We served this on the tables at GUS for years. People would come in, sit down, take a thick slice of bread, butter it, and top...

Portobello Salad We have been serving this salad at both Gus, and Le Jolifou, for many years. It usually appears in the winter months,...

White Fish Ceviche (for one) This recipe is from back in the days at our old restaurant Le Jolifou. I honestly cannot remember how I came...

GUS-STYLE CROUTONS We like our croutons larger than most, but small enough to pop easily into your mouth. We use day-old ‘Gus bread’,...

The Unhealthy Lentil Recipe (written on New Year’s Day, 2021) Think of this recipe as a B.L.T. for lentils. Note on Lentils: Early in...

Brownie banana-chocolate Ingredients - 8 ounces chocolate unsweetened - 1 cup butter - 5 eggs - 2 tsp. vanilla extract - ½ tsp. salt - 1...

Chicken Wings Ingredients 2 kilo Chicken wings 1 tablespoon rock salt 1 clove garlic Whole Coriander seed Parchment paper Hot sauce...

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD Bacon-packed but balanced. It’s best made just before serving. Have all your ingredients ready. This is a fun dish...

Sweet Potato and Turmeric Soup 1 medium onion finely diced 1 pound of Sweet Potatoes, peeled, 1-inch cubes or smaller ¼ cup unsalted...