A is for Apple
A is for Apple
In this fun, fast-paced cooking series, three hip, young chefs feature ingredients from a different letter of the alphabet in each episode plus a creative mash-up dish as the final act.
Vanilla and Vinegar
Vanilla and vinegar in one dish? Chef Lauren Gulyas takes on the creative challenge of combining the unlikely pair in a delicious mashup.
Bacon and Bananas
Chef Robert Jewell plays with the flavours of bacon and bananas, making dishes with each ingredient before combining them in a fun, quirky dish.
Rapini and Raspberry
Chef Leah Wildman must work with the flavors of rapini and raspberry and is challenged to combine the two ingredients in an imaginative final dish.
Pork and Pears
It’s prosciutto-wrapped pork and pear pasta as Chef Lauren Gulyas takes on pork and pears separately and then together in the same dish.
Olives and Onions
After picking “O,” Chef Robert Jewell makes French onion soup and olive chicken. Next, he’s challenged to use onions and olives in one awesome dish.
Pork and Pineapple
Chef Leah Wildman’s pork and pineapple challenge brings about roast pork, caramelized pineapple polenta cake, and a fun dish using both ingredients.
Brussels Sprouts and Blueberries
In this “B” challenge, Chef Lauren Gulyas explores Brussels sprouts and blueberries before creating a final dish that combines the unlikely pair.
Tuna and Tomatoes
Chef Robert Jewell goes old school with tuna casserole and his best-ever tomato sauce before tackling the challenge of combining both “T” ingredients.
Maple and Mushrooms
It’s all about “M” as Chef Leah Wildman cooks mushroom sauce and maple BBQ sauce, and then is challenged to combine maple and mushrooms in a surprise dish
Apples and Anchovies
In an “A” challenge, Chef Lauren Gulyas makes apple fritters and fried anchovies. But how will she combine these distinct flavours in the same dish?
Chicken and Chocolate
Chef Robert Jewell makes fried chicken and chocolate pudding then creates an unlikely marriage of chicken and chocolate in his final “C” challenge.
Garlic and Grapes
Garlic and grapes? Chef Leah Wildman tests her skill and proves it can be a delicious combination in this “G” challenge.
Quail and Quinoa
Chef Lauran Gulyas works with quail and quinoa, and is challenged to combine the two in a non-traditional dish that will blow your socks off
Beef and Beets
How do you combine beef and beets in a single recipe? Chef Robert Jewell takes the challenge after making short ribs and a non-traditional beet tatin.
Lobster and Limes
Limes and lobster in one dish? Chef Leah Wildman shows us how it’s done in this “L” challenge, but first makes a lobster risotto and lime curd tarts.
Zucchini and Zea Mays
Faced with the challenge of using “Z” ingredients, Chef Lauren Gulyas makes zucchini ricotta pie, corn chowder and zucchini and zea mays combo dish.
Kale and Kumquats
Explore quirky uses for kale and kumquats with Chef Robert Jewell as he makes dishes with each, and then combines them for one extraordinary recipe.
Lamb and Lemongrass
Chef Leah Wildman whips up a lamb stew, and grilled shrimp lemongrass kabobs, then challenges herself to combine lamb and lemongrass in one dish.
Wild Rice and Walnuts
In this “W” challenge, Chef Lauren Gulyas takes on wild rice and walnuts, making pancakes and walnut pâté, then must combine the flavors in one dish.
Figs and Fennel
Figs and fennel? In this “F” challenge, Chef Robert Jewell makes fig tarts and sweet clams in fennel broth and then unites his two ingredients.
Cheddar and Chestnuts
In this fun “C” challenge, Chef Leah Wildman makes dishes incorporating the satisfying flavors of cheddar cheese and chestnuts.
Lemons and Lentils
Chef Lauran Gulyas’ knowledge of lemon and lentils is tested as she uses the two ingredients in separate dishes and in one remarkable combination.
Eggs and Espresso
The challenge? Eggs and Espresso. Chef Robert Jewell makes carbonara sauce, espresso sauce and then creates an unexpected dish featuring both flavours
Honey and Habaneros
Explore heat and sweet as Chef Leah Wildman works with honey and habanero on their own and in a fun final mashup of the two flavours.
Salmon and Strawberries
Chef Lauren Gulyas exercises her creativity with salmon cakes, strawberries and biscuits, and a mind-blowing final strawberry and salmon combo dish.
Prawns and Pistachios
Chef Robert Jewell gets creative to meet the “P” challenge posed by prawns and pistachios with prosciutto-wrapped prawns and pistachio brittle.
Duck and Dates
Watch Chef Leah Wildman as she faces the challenge posed by duck and dates. She makes dishes with each, then combines them for a delicious surprise.
Cashews and Carrots
Chef Lauren Gulyas tests her imagination with cashews and carrots. First, she makes cashew chicken and carrot cupcakes. But how will she combine them?
Cauliflower and Cranberries
In this “C” challenge, Chef Robert Jewell shows us what he can do with cauliflower and cranberries – on their own, and in one unconventional dish.
Asparagus and Artichoke
Chef Leah Wildman makes asparagus salad and artichoke stew before testing her cooking abilities by combining her key ingredients in one surprise dish.
