NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The 519 — WED Nov 21

The 519 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Maqluba  مقلوبة Maqluba is a traditional dish from the Levant that includes meat, rice, and fried vegetables layered in a pot, which is then tipped over before serving, hence the name which translates literally as “upside-down”. This Syrian version of the recipe includes tomatoes, eggplant, poached halal chicken and spiced ground beef, with a garnish […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The Depanneur — WED Nov 28

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  Bulgur Bandoura  برغل ببندورة Bulgur, whole wheat that has been parboiled, dried and then cracked is one of the very nutritious staple grains in Syrian cuisine. It comes in a range of colours, from pale yellow to dark brown, and grinds, from very fine to coarse. In this classic dish, bulgur is cooked with tomatoes […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ CSI — WED Dec 5

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sayadieh صيادية Fish and seafood is something of a rarity in Syrian cuisine, but it does appear in the specialities of areas along the Mediterranean coast in the East. In this dish (roughly translated as "fisherman's dish"), white fish (tilapia) is delicately seasoned with a blend of warm spices (baharat), and served atop long grain […]

$5 – $25

OFFSITE WORKSHOP: Syrian Mezze Dips with Newcomer Kitchen

Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: These workshops are NOT at The Depanneur! They are at the FIDO Kitchen at Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, M4W 3X8 > MAP Over the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people […]

$5 – $60

OFFSITE WORKSHOP: Syrian Cookies with Newcomer Kitchen

Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: These workshops are NOT at The Depanneur! They are at the FIDO Kitchen at Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, M4W 3X8 > MAP Over the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ PaintBox — WED Dec 12

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen at PaintBox — WED Dec 12 Note: due to the recent romaine lettuce recall, we are substituting an arugula salad for the lettuce salad in tonight's dinner   D'jaj mishwi bil thoom wil za'tar w' eklil el Jabal دجاج مشوي باللثوم و الزعتر و إكليل الجبل Potatoes have become part of the comfort […]

$5 – $25

OFFSITE WORKSHOP: Syrian Cookies with Newcomer Kitchen

Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: These workshops are NOT at The Depanneur! They are at the FIDO Kitchen at Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, M4W 3X8 > MAP Over the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Edition at Moss Park Market — WED Dec 19

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For our last pop-up of 2018 — a special Holiday Edition of Newcomer Kitchen — we are doing something a little bit different. Tonight, in the spirit of the Holidays, we are asking our community to pay it forward and give the people who have received so much support from us a chance to give […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The Depanneur — WED Jan 23

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

And we're back with the first Newcomer Kitchen meal of 2019! Shishbarak شيش برك Almost every cuisine in the world has their comfort food dumplings, and Syria is no exception. Similar to the tortellini-like dumplings known as manti in neighbouring Turkey, this traditional dish is popular in both the North and South of Syria. Each […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN at CSI Annex — WED Jan 30

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shorbat Silq Bis Adas شوربة سلق بعدس Lentils have been an essential part of the Levantine winter pantry (mouneh) since biblical times; indeed, Esau allegedly forfeited his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of lentil soup – one possibly not all that different than the one we are making tonight. This hearty soup is a […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The 519 — WED Feb 6

The 519 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

El R’gaga الرقاقه أو المكامير El R’gaga (aka Al Makameer) is a traditional dish from the countryside around Daraa, a city in the southwest of Syria near the border with Jordan. When there is a big occasion with many guests, groups of neighbourhood women get together and make a big batch. Many layers of thinly […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ PaintBox — WED Feb 13

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A romantic choice from the ladies of Newcomer Kitchen especially for Valentine’s Day… For this very unique dish from Aleppo, I found this lovely summary by food blogger Corinne Mossati: “The people of Aleppo have a shared passion. Not only do they pride themselves in food that is steeped in culinary traditions and guard their recipes […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN at CSI Annex — WED Feb 27

CSI Annex 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kibbeh Summaqiyah كبة بسماقية Kibbeh in sumac sauce are a specialty of Aleppo, considered by many to be the culinary capital of Syria. Kibbeh — egg-sized elongated balls of finely ground spiced halal beef and bulgur stuffed with a ground beef and walnuts — are cooked directly in a tangy, dark red, sumac-infused sauce with […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The 519 — WED Mar 6

The 519 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Moghrabieh bil D’jaj   مغربیة بالدجاجُ  Moghrabieh, meaning ”a dish from the Maghreb”, is based on a kind of giant couscous — small balls of semolina flour pasta. While now it is now common to purchase it pre-made, this week’s cooks Maryam and Mona with be leading the kitchen team and teaching everyone how to make […]

COOKING CLASS: Canada Day Syrian Brunch with Newcomer Kitchen

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What better way to celebrate Canada Day Holiday Monday than with immersive, all-day cooking workshop with Newcomer Kitchen on the delights of Syrian home cooking? In late 2016, The Depanneur & Butler's Pantry teamed up with the fabulous cooks from Newcomer Kitchen to host Canada's first Syrian Brunch Pop-Up, a sold-out event that reached as […]

$125

Newcomer Kitchen Pop-up Meal at The Theatre Centre Cafe

The Theatre Centre 1115 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy a delicious take-home meal prepared by Newcomer Kitchen participants. Meals for this pop-up event are prepared and packaged, and then sold online for pickup to pay for all the ingredients and provide some money for the cooks.   "We are the Newcomer Kitchen Ladies from Greenest […]

Newcomer Kitchen Pop-up Meal in Mississauga

Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga 84 South Service Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy a delicious take-home meal prepared by Newcomer Kitchen participants. Meals for this pop-up event are prepared and packaged, and then sold online for pickup to pay for all the ingredients and provide some money for the cooks. Hello dear supporters: We are three ladies that have […]

Newcomer Kitchen Pop-up Meal at The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed 791 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy a delicious take-home meal prepared by Newcomer Kitchen participants. Meals for this pop-up event are prepared and packaged, and then sold online for pickup to pay for all the ingredients and provide some money for the cooks. "We are a group of Newcomer Kitchen women willing […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Cooking Classes at Evergreen Brick Works!

Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Over the last four years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of their fabulous recipes. So this December, in collaboration with Evergreen Brick Works’ Winter Village, Newcomer Kitchen will be offering 8 fun, […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Gift Bags | Mississagua

Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga 84 South Service Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen's new "Willing to Work" project is back… just in time for the holidays! You can support newcomer women this holiday season by purchasing a fabulous and festive Holiday Gift Bag. Join in the festivities and celebrate diverse newcomer women living all across Toronto and Mississauga, bringing you delicious holiday favourites from our locations […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Gift Bags | Downtown West

The Theatre Centre 1115 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen's new "Willing to Work" project is back… just in time for the holidays! You can support newcomer women this holiday season by purchasing a fabulous and festive Holiday Gift Bag. Join in the festivities and celebrate diverse newcomer women living all across Toronto and Mississauga, bringing you delicious holiday favourites from our locations […]

Newcomer Kitchen Holiday Gift Bag | Downtown East

The Mustard Seed 791 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen's new "Willing to Work" project is back… just in time for the holidays! You can support newcomer women this holiday season by purchasing a fabulous and festive Holiday Gift Bag. Join in the festivities and celebrate diverse newcomer women living all across Toronto and Mississauga, bringing you delicious holiday favourites from our locations […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Latin-American Comfort Food by Mirelle Blassnig

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As the weather gets cold and we search for comforting food, these re-imagined Latin-American favourites will warm your soul. These dishes blend flavours from various Central and South American countries to tantalize your taste buds. ----- Burrito Bowl Soup  $6 A hearty soup that combines all of the ingredients of a burrito bowl into a […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN: Fun with Falafel Workshop

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Over the last four years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. Recently Newcomer Kitchen received funding to do a new "Willing to Work" program in which a diverse group of newcomer women participate in a variety of food-entrepreneurship activities. The […]

MONDAY JULY 20TH: NEWCOMER KITCHEN with FLAVOURS OF AL-SHAAM: TAKE-OUT PICNIC DINNER (FOR TWO)

1033 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A8, Canada

A delicious, cool generously portioned picnic supper bursting with flavors and textures. A main dish of a Chicken Masakhan wrap or the vegetarian option of a deliciously addictive fried onion laden lentil and bulgar dish called Mujudderat. Both dinners come with a mezze of vegetable stuffed grape leaf Yalanji and a silky, smokey eggplant dip with hand crafted toasted pita chips and a fresh green Tabbouleh side salad. Two kinds of crisp buttery baklava for dessert.

$48.00

MONDAY AUGUST 24TH: NEWCOMER KITCHEN with FLAVOURS OF AL-SHAAM at THE DEPANNEUR: PICK-UP (only) PICNIC DINNER (FOR TWO). PLUS A BONUS OF ADDING OUR DREAMER’S KITCHEN “MAKE YOUR OWN QATAYEF KIT”

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This generously portioned dinner for two people will include a main dish of roasted chicken or a vegetable medley on a bed of Burgol Behummous, a spiced bulgar and chickpea pilaf. Both dinners come with a mezze of two Fatayer, cheese and spinach pastries and both a beet salad and Yakaneh (think ratatouille).  Date stuffed Mamoul cookies for a sweet finish!

$20 – $48.00

Thursday, September 24th: Pick-Up Supper (order 6+ and get free delivery!)

The Common 1071 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This month the Newcomer Kitchen Dreamer's Kitchen team is taking over our Pick-Up Dinner Pop-Ups. With recipes and women that hail from Africa and the Middle East, the combination in the kitchen and on the plate is delightful. 100% of  the proceeds from sale of the meals goes directly to the women in our Facilitated […]

$20.00