Food and Drink

Eric Akis: Cosy up with some cottage pie

Comfort-food classic is made with seasoned ground beef and tangy cheddar mashed potatoes

Feb 23, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Creamy, comforting linguini Alfredo

Pasta dish is rich with succulent shrimp, bright green peas and freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Feb 20, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Single-bone prime rib makes a tasty dinner for two

Searing steak in skillet before roasting is the secret to restaurant-worthy results

Feb 13, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Serve up some 'five-way' Cincinnati chili for Super Bowl

Mediterranean/Middle Eastern-spiced chili is served on spaghetti and topped with tangy cheese, onions and beans.

Feb 9, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Chase away those winter blues with flavourful chicken curry

Chicken thighs are browned, set in a casserole, topped with flavourful coconut curry sauce and baked until sumptuously tender.

Feb 6, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Sweet and sour pork for Chinese Lunar New Year

Celebrate the holiday with a homemade version of this Chinese-restaurant classic

Feb 2, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: B.C. fish tacos are tasty, colourful and fun to make

Colour, taste and texture are the chef's guide when choosing toppings

Jan 30, 2022 11:55 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Deep-dish pizza a tasty way to eat your veggies

Savoury cake-like creation is filled with cheese, roasted vegetables, olives, tomato sauce

Jan 26, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Lamb and barley pairing makes a hearty, healthy Sunday dinner

If you’ve every enjoyed a bowl of Scotch broth, you’ll know that lamb and barley work well together, key ingredients traditionally featured in that hearty soup.

Jan 23, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Eric Akis: Meatloaf for two, a comfort-food classic

By popular request, chef serves up another easy recipe that serves two

Jan 19, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >