Żurek, a fermented rye soup, is a standard dish in Poland during the spring, typically served at Easter. For Chef Filliep's version, he encourages you to try fermenting your own rye starter, but don’t be afraid to pick up a premade żurek base. Pair it with a good sausage or two from a local butcher. “The experience of eating and now making żurek is locked in my mind," says the chef at Edmonton's JOLA'S. "It represents the transition of seasons and the arrival of warmer weathe

Deciding on what to cook can be tricky at this time of year. “Farmer’s markets are amazing here, but they don’t really ramp up for a few months,” says Chef Shaun Hicks from Edmonton's Little Wolf. But he adds that even the humble spring radish can turn into an amazing dish when roasted to bring out their sweetness. “Even cellared carrots, when stored correctly, are still available and sweet.”

“This recipe is a whimsical take on our dad’s roast pork recipe,” explains Chef Will Chen of Edmonton's Boa & Hare. “It’s usually served with rice, but our take is to eat it in a bánh mi (a short baguette) slathered in pâté and butter, with cilantro, cucumber, fresh jalapeños, and lightly pickled julienned carrots.”

Prawn Toast Bao secures a place in the Dim Sum section of the menu, and is Chef Andrew Fung's favourite, bringing with it a touch of nostalgia. “When I was young, the only time I ever got to eat prawn toast was at wedding banquets. I loved the texture and the richness of it. This dish is my way of recreating those memories — but elevated.”

Raspberry and Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast “This is one of my go-to dishes that brings joy to the entire family," says Chef Mizra...

This recipe first appeared in Chef's Tips in the May 2019 issue of Culinaire courtesy Chef Brad Tebble. Brad Tebble, head chef at PIP in Edmonton, is all about comfort food – the heart of every good brunch menu. Other than the mothers in our lives, of course, what’s more comforting than slugging down prosecco and gorging yourself on a decadent platter of French toast? Tebble’s best advice for making the perfect Mother’s Day meal is sticking to simple, but high-quality ingre