Recipes

There’s no better time to get baking than during the fall apple season! After all, who can resist the aroma of apples and spices in the oven? One of

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There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a delicious cocktail or mocktail made with locally sourced ingredients. With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to visit some of the amazing local growers and producers in Durham Region! Chef Alex Page recently went for a little day trip to gather ingredients for a refreshing new beverage.

Nothing screams summer in Ontario more than freshly picked strawberries! And it should come as no surprise that they can be found in Chef Alex Page’s recipes and on his table every single day they are in season. While most people think sweet treats and desserts, Chef highly recommends using them in savoury dishes too.

The month of June finally brings long warm days, farmer’s markets bursting with fresh local produce, a return to the grill, and—of course—a day to celebrate all of the dads out there! This month Chef Alex Page has featured two of his all-time favourite places to shop here at home in Durham Region—Trading Post Quality Foods and

This month, let’s take some time to cook for all of the amazing mothers out there! With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Chef Alex Page created this recipe with ease in mind—so we can spend more time around the table pampering mom.

Purchasing ingredients from local boutiques and farms—such as pickles, salad dressings, condiments and marinades—often contain local farm-to-table ingredients, with minimal to no preservatives or mystery ingredients.

With the arrival of Spring, a great project to take on is growing your own herbs! There’s a special joy in tending to your little plants, and with a bit of water and sun, you’re bound for success! Whether it’s the earthy scent of oregano, the refreshing aroma of mint, or the robust flavours of rosemary and sage—having these herbs at your fingertips adds a touch of magic to everyday meals! It’s a small but rewarding pleasure.

Chef Alex Page’s favourite nursery to browse and select plants is

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday—the perfect day to cook a warming dish that soaks up the flavours of our local winter produce! To celebrate, Chef Alex Page is dishing up the Durham Coddle—a riff on the Irish classic, the Dublin Coddle.

Looking for new and exciting recipes to make with the family? What better way to spend the weekend than exploring some of the great growers and producers here in Durham Region!

Spend the day on Saturday collecting your ingredients and prepare this easy French Toast Casserole for your Sunday brunch. This recipe is prepared ahead of time and left to sit in the fridge overnight.