CityCooks

Join host Simi Sara along with guest chefs as they explore tastes from around the globe.

Monday to Friday at 6:00PM on Citytv Vancouver.

Monday to Friday at 6:30 PM on Citytv Winnipeg.

 

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Saturday May 17, 2008 - 6:00PM (Mayur Arora "Maurya's Indian Cuisine)

1. Gulab Jamun
2. Kheer
3. Shrikhand
    
   

Friday May 16, 2008 - 6:00PM (Judith Finlayson (Author, The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook)

1. Wheat Berry Minestrone with Leafy Greens
2. Peppery Chicken Quinoa
3. Black Sticky Rice Pudding
   

Thursday May 15, 2008 - 6:00PM (Paul Thind and Simon Vine "Mysala Indian Bistro")

1. Curried Vegetables
2. Chicken in Korma Sauce
3. Coconut Saffron Cream
   
   

Wednesday May 14, 2008 - 6:00PM (Julian Bond "Tofu")

1. Brulee’d Pumpkin Pie
2. Wild Mushroom and Tofu Tart Served with Aruglua & Endive Salad
3. Gingered Butternut Squash Soup, Smoked Tofu Croutons
   

Tuesday May 13, 2008 - 6:00PM (David Hawksworth "Kraft Challenge)

1. Seared Albacore Tuna Salad
2. Pasta and Dried Cranberry Salad
3. Smoked Salmon Niçoise Salad
   

Sunday May 11, 2008 - 6:00PM (Claire Clark "The French Laundry   &   Author, Indulge: 100 Perfect Desserts)

1. Shortbread
2. Lemon Posset
3. Fruit Fool
   

Saturday May 10, 2008 - 6:00PM (Nonhlanhla Ngcobo "Umoja - The Spirit of Togetherness")

1. Pap
2. Chakalaka
3. Mugodu (Tripe) and Shatini
   

Friday May 9, 2008 - 6:00PM (Michael Ruhlman "The Elements of Cooking")

1. Red Bell Pepper Soup
2. Seared Scallops with Asparagus
3. Profiteroles
   

Thursday May 8, 2008 - 6:00PM (Nina J. Hemmes "Tartlets")

1. Swedish Saffron Pear Tart

Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 6:00PM (Norene Gilletz "Healthy Kitchen")

1. Greek Chickpea Salad
2. Lox and Bagel Cheese Strata
3. Chocolate Almond Apricot Clusters
   

Tuesday May 6, 2008 - 6:00PM (Adam Rahman "Chilli Padi")

1. Rojak Mamak
2. Ayam Lemak Chilli Padi
3. Ayam Cincang Daud Salad
   

Monday May 5, 2008 - 6:00PM (Ryan Mah "Wild Rice")

1. Spot Prawn Dumpling
2. Chinese Ravioli
3. Roasted Duck Breast
   

Sunday May 4, 2008 - 6:00PM (Judith Finlayson "The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook")

1. Wheat Berry Minestrone with Leafy Greens
2. Peppery Chicken Quinoa
3. Black Sticky Rice Pudding
   
   

Saturday May 3, 2008 -6:00PM (Nimota Uthman "Lagos Corner Nigerian Restaurant")

1. Dodo (Plantain)
2. Vegetable Stew
3. Jollof Rice
   

Friday May 2, 2008 - 6:00PM (Tiziana Ienna  Ester Kunzler "Zazubean Organic Chocolates")

1. Cinnamon Chocolate Hearts
2. Hottie & Flirt  Truffle
3. Hottie Hot Chocolate
   

Thursday May 1, 2008 - 6:00PM (Massimo Capra "One Pot Italian Cooking   &   Executive Chef and Proprietor, Mistura)

1. Fava Bean Polenta with Chicory
2. Sweet Shrimp and Cannellini Beans
3. Drunken Risotto
   

Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 6:00PM (Lesley Stowe "Raincoast Crisps")

1. Buffalo Burgers with Caramelized Onions
2. Seared Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise
3. G.L. Lamb Burgers with Feta Mayonnaise and Mint
   

Tuesday April 29, 2008 - 6:00PM (Mark "The Black Olive")

1. Aboriginal Tandori Crocodile Salad
2. Mark Olive's Hot Roo and Quandong Sauce
   

Monday April 28, 2008 - 6:00PM (Kosta Zoganis  "Oysters")

1. Crispy Fried Oysters
2. Oyster El Greco
3. Oyster Frittata
   

Sunday April 27, 2008- 6:00PM (Ned Bell "Cabana Bar & Grill")

1. Antipasto Platter  
2. Baked Roma Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
3. Bowtie Pasta with Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Spinach and Basil Pesto
4. Ned Bell’s Tiramisu Recipe
   

Saturday April 26, 2008- 6:00PM (Alice Medrich "Pure Dessert")

1. Bittersweet Spice-Dusted Brownies
2. Bea’s Apple Crisp
3. My Gingersnaps
   

Friday April 25, 2008 - 6:00PM (Christina Lui "Fine Choice Foods")

1. Vegetable Spring Rolls
2. Shrimp Cocktail Spring Rolls
   

Thursday April 24, 2008 - 6:00PM (Nimota Uthman and Abiola Uthman "Lagos Corner" Nigerian Restaurant)

1. Dodo (Plantain)
2. Vegetable Stew
3. Jollof Rice
   
   

Wednesday April 23, 2008 - 6:00PM (Peter Fong "Ganache Patisserie")

1. Fraisier
2. Mille Feuille aux Framboises Balsamic
3. Mango Matcha Charlotte
   

Tuesday April 22, 2008 - 6:00PM (Anna Olsen)

1. Tomato Basil Tarts
2. Seafood In Parchment Parcels
3. Crème Brulée Cheesecakes
   

Monday April 21, 2008 - 6:00PM (Karen Barnaby (Author "Shellfish")

1. Shrimp Pad Thai
2. Baked Oysters
3. Herb and Parmesan Roasted Dungeness Crab
   

Sunday April 20, 2008 - 6:00PM (Rose Reisman (Author, The Complete Light Kitchen)

1. Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf
2. Edamame Salad
3. Shrimp Caesar Wrap
   

Saturday April 19, 2008 - 6:00PM (Pino Luongo  &   Mark Strausman (Authors, Two Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen)

1. Fresh Pasta with Meatballs and Mushrooms 
2. Meatballs with Spaghetti Coco Pazzo
3. Broiled Calamari
   

Friday April 18, 2008 - 6:00PM (Hiroko Shimbo (Author, Sushi Experience)

1. Perfect Sushi Rice and Thin Cucumber Roll
2. Shrimp Tempura Inside-Out Roll
3. Tokyo-style Chirashi Sushi
   

Thursday April 17, 2008 - 6:00PM (Dan Seto (Chinese Canadian Historical Society of B.C.)

1. Lotus Root Soup
2. Steamed Pork with Salt Fish
3. Green Beans with Fooyi Bean Cake
   

Wednesday April 16, 2008 - 6:00PM (Andrew George, SACS)

1. Seafood Chowder
2. Clam Fritters
   

Tuesday April 15, 2008 - 6:00PM (Wayne Harris "The Fairmont")

1. Cedar Plank Grilled Pork Tenderloin
2. Braised Lamb Shanks
3. Braised Beef Short Ribs

Monday April 14, 2008 - 6:00PM (Meredith Phillips "The Date Night Cookbook")

1. Baby spinach salad
2. Lake Como-style salmon
3. Red wine-poached pears
   

Sunday April 13, 2008 - 6:00 PM (Christine Cushing (Author, Pure Food)

1. Warm Apple and Fennel Salad
2. Black Cod in Crazy Water
3. Quick Pear and Currant Crisp

Saturday April 12, 2008 - 6:00 PM (Alessandra Quaglia & Jean-Francis Quaglia (New World Provence)

1. Merguez Sausage in Spicy Tomato Sauce 
2. Roasted Vegetables tossed in Pesto 
3. Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Friday April 11, 2008 - 6:00 PM (Dino Renaerts ..Instant Star)

1. Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto
2. Diva’s Braised Beef Short Rib, Soft Polenta
3. Diva’s Truffled Popcorn

Thursday April 10, 2008 - 6:00 PM (Wendy Barrett - Moroccan)

1. Moroccan Pear and Orange Salad with Olives
2. Moroccan Lamb & Pear Tagine
3. Pear Couscous

Wednesday April 9, 2008 - 6:00 PM (Sujit Vaidya - Indian food)

1. Fish Molly - Kerela Fisherman's Curry
2. Prawns "Pickle"
3. Sweet and Sour Dal (Aambatvaran)

Tuesday April 8, 2008 - 6:00 PM (Marilyn Smith – Ultimate Health cookbook)

1. Blueberry crisp
2. Blueberry parfait with cinnamon granola
3. Blueberry quinoa salad

Monday April 7, 2008 - 6:00 PM (Julian Bond   (Pacific Institute)

1. Trout rillette with endive salad
2. Blueberry marinated salmon gravalx
3. Tandoori steelhead

Sunday April 6, 008 - 6:00PM (Gurth Pretty (Definitive Guide to Canadian Wine and Cheeses)

1. Broiled  Blossom's Blue Oysters
2. Tiger Blue-Topped, Serrano Ham-Wrapped Filet Mignon
3. Stuffed Baby Potatoes

Saturday April 5, 008 - 6:00PM (Pino Posteraro (Author, Cioppino's)

1. Green Asparagus and Green Pea Risotto
2. Poached Beef Tenderloin
3. Porcini Mushroom and Chestnut Soup

Friday April 4, 008 - 6:00PM (Dominic Cassettari (Cheesecake 101)

1. Sugar-Free Cheesecake with Fruit
2. Hedgehog Cheesecake
3. Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Thursday April 3, 008 - 6:00PM (Braiden Rex-Johnson (Pacific Northwest Wining Dining)

1. Smoked Salmon Tartare
2. King Salmon with Macerated Cherries
3. Chipotle Chocolate Cake

Wednesday April 2, 008 - 6:00PM (Mayur Arora (Maurya Indian Cuisine)

1. Prawn malai curry
2. Chicken chettinad

Tuesday April 1, 008 - 6:00PM (Marta Pan, Pan o Pan)

1. Casata cheese & sun-dried tomato jam puff pastry bundles
2. Seared sea scallop, cucumber and edamame salad
3. Dark Chocolate Chili Truffle Lolly’s

Monday March 31, 008 - 6:00PM (Frank Abbinante, Flavours of Puglia)

1. Zampina Sausage with Tomatoes
2. Orecchiette Pasta with Rapini
3. Panzarotti

Sunday March 30, 008 - 6:00PM (Romy Prasad - Savory Coast)

1. White Bean & Rosemary Soup
2. Pork Scallopini
3. Tuna with Lentils

Saturday March 29, 008 - 6:00PM (David Wong - International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Vancouver)

1. Salmon Cheeks with Pickled Sunchokes and Oven Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
2. Bacon Roasted Sweetbreads, Carrot and Coriander Puree, Caper Browned Butter Sauce
3. Roasted Breast of Chicken, Beets and Cippolini Onions, Potato Pave

Friday March 28, 008 - 6:00PM (Franck Berthelon - Le Crocodile)

1. Fresh Chanterelle Salad with Baby Frisee Salad
2. Warmed Asparagus Salad with Arugula & Avocado Vinaigrette
3. Pan Seared Fresh Rock Sole on Spinach Served with a Virgin Sauce

Thursday March 27, 008 - 6:00PM ( Hidekazu Tojo - Tojo's Restaurant)

1. Shiromi Age
2. Tempura
3. Sake Kasu Miso Soup

Wednesday March 26, 008 - 6:00PM (Vikram Vij - Chef/Owner, Vij's Restaurant  Rangoli)

1. Curried Ling Cod
2. Coconut Curried Vegetables
3. Chutney

Tuesday March 25, 008 - 6:00 PM (John Bishop, Bishop's)

1. Pan roasted sablefish
2. Kale Buds 
3. Roasted pears with blue cheese

Monday March 24, 008 - 6:00 PM
Mark McEwan, Sanafir

1. Seared Rare Lamb with Crisp Asian Salad
2. Lamb Kibbeh Stuffed with Pistachios and Goat Cheese
3. Lamb in a Yellow Cashew Almond Curry

Sunday March 23, 008 - 6:00 PM
Frank Abbinante (Chef Instructor, Gleneagle Secondary)

1. Santa Fe Tex Mex Spicy Tacos
2. Thai Style Seafood Hot Pot
3. Individual Raspberry-Peaches, Coconut Pound Cakes

Saturday March 22, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Candace Yip (Chinese Canadian Historical Society of B.C.)

1. Mary's Honey Garlic Spareribs
2. Mary's Lettuce Wrap (Chinese Tacos)
3. Mary's Pan-Fried Prawns

Friday March 21, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Trish Magwood

1. Spiced Nuts
2. Chili Rubbed Steak
3. Spicy Broccolini

Thursday March 20, 2008 - 6:00 PM
May Yan-Mountain (Chinese Canadian Historical Society of B.C.)

1. Watercress, Sweet Date, Carrot, South and North Apricot Seed, Tangerine Peel and Pork Shank Soup
2. Ginseng Chicken Breast Soup
3. Tofu, Salted Olive, Salted Duck Egg and Pork Shank Soup

Wednesday March 19, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Angie Quaale (Well Seasoned)

1. Well Seasoned Panini
2. Designer Greens with Cherry Vinaigrette & BC Hazelnuts

Tuesday March 18, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Cynthia Agbozo (Author Aromas from Ghana)

1. Spinach Stew
2. Gari Fortor
3. Spicy Fried Plantain

Monday March 17, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Antonio Cerullo (Choices Market)

1. Salmon Cranberry Sausage
2. Fall Chutney
3. Fennel Slaw

Sunday March 16, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Shelina Edgar (Author, Dances with Spices, An Exotic Mix of Indian Recipes)

1. Baked Savoury Semolina Cake with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
2. Gram Dal
3. Caramelized Pineapple with Custard

Saturday March 15, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Julie Van Rosendaal (Author, One Smart Cookie)

1. Chocolava
2. Butter Tart Squares
3. Cranberry, Orange and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Friday March 14, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Artura Cusinato (Slow Food)

1. Pork & Beef Spezzatino
2. Tiramisu

Thursday March 13, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Brandon Owen 

1. Japanese Mandarin Orange Roasted Duck Breast Enoki Salad
2. Pan Seared BC Scallops with Japanese Mandarin Orange, Watercress Salad
3. Japanese Mandarin Orange Creme Brulee

Wednesday March 12, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Jean-Christophe (J.C.) Poirier (Chow Restaurant)

1. Confit of Pork Cheeks
2. Pork Belly with Poached Prawns
3. Roasted Pork Loin Wrapped in Bayonne Ham

Tuesday March 11, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Stephanie Yuen (Chief Editor, Best Choice Food Magazine)

1. Peking Duck Skin Wrap
2. Peking Duck Soup
3. Peking Duck Lettuce Wrap

Monday March 10, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Leslie Beck (Author, Foods that Fight Disease)

1. Flax Bean Brownies
2. Pepper and Rapini Saute
3. Spicy Sesame Salmon

 

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