Exotic Tastes

Chef David Chrystian offers a unique social dining experience at Toronto eatery Victor Restaurant and Lounge. Each course is named after a vibrant local neighbourhood and is inspired by that district's ethnic cuisine. Follow Chrystian's expert seasoning tips to give your home cooking some global flavour.

By Valerie Howes From: Reader's Digest Canada, March 2011

Italian Star Seasoning: Basil

Serve with: Fresh or stewed tomato- based summer dishes, rabbit, poultry

How to use it: For full pungency, add it fresh to dishes after cooking. Grow it in a window box so you can have it at your fingertips.

Wash with care: This fragile plant breaks down easily.

Tags: spices | nutrition. | international | food

1 of 5 Next

Published in : Food & Recipes » Diet & Nutrition

Magazine

Special Features

Recent Features

3 Vegetarian Myths Put to the Test

Take your vegetarian knowledge to task, and discover the truth behind three common vegetarian myths.

Published in : Food & Recipes » Diet & Nutrition

0 comments
Eggs 101: Your Guide to Picking Good Eggs

Get cracking and learn about the different types of eggs, from free-range to organic.

Published in : Food & Recipes » Diet & Nutrition

0 comments
What To Eat To Get a Great Sleep

Your diet feeds your sleep cycle—all day long. Naturopathic doctor Kate Rhéaume-Bleue breaks down the relationship between what you eat and how you sleep.

Published in : Food & Recipes » Diet & Nutrition

0 comments
5 Great Alternatives to Milk

Take a break from cow's milk and explore these five healthy alternatives.

Published in : Food & Recipes » Diet & Nutrition

0 comments
How You Can Have Gluten Again

Find out if a developing vaccine for celiac disease could be an option for you.

Published in : Food & Recipes » Diet & Nutrition

0 comments