ELLE Gourmet

ELLE Gourmet understands that food is about nourishing the mind as much as it is the body. From simple and delicious dishes to developing new culinary skills to discovering new chefs, our mission is to inspire and motivate our readers to explore the world of food and its many layers

ELLE Gourmet

WINTER 2023/2024 ELLE Gourmet Guest List • Where our team has been visiting and eating.

Measuring SUCCESS

Steven Hodge’s Chocolate Butter Shortbread

The GOOD LIFE • TRENDS, IDEAS, NEW PRODUCTS & KITCHEN TIPS

Fast Food • For a no-fuss dinner option, try making a batch of chicken wings in your air fryer. “There are not that many ingredients, and the air fryer delivers delicious results—proper crispy chicken wings,” says content creator Poppy O’Toole. [Read more p. 26]

Just Desserts • Treat your loved ones—or yourself—to a sweet delivery from one of these sugary Canadian spots.

Backyard to Table • BonTon & Company’s Shelby Jordan brings a fresh, distinctive approach to locally grown and raised ingredients.

KEEP IT Simple • ALL FLAVOUR, NO SWEAT

DRINKS • TRENDS, IDEAS, NEW PRODUCTS & GAME-CHANGING TIPS

Wine of the Future • It’s time to raise a glass and toast Canada’s sustainable-wine programs.

Fresh Off the Vine • Meet the women who are changing the face of natural wine.

Warming Up • The Sidecar is ready for a comeback.

FOOD et AL. • WINTER 2023/2024

Match Made • Cheese an d broccoli is the cozy combo we can’t stop thinking about this winter.

FESTIVE FEAST • Gathering-worthy recipes get a unique twist in this holiday-inspired meal, which won’t soon be forgotten.

SLURP'S UP • Comfort in a bowl is just a few steps away with these winter-ready noodle recipes.

FROM THE TAP • Maple syrup holds a special place in every Canadian’s heart. Now, it’s time to elevate it to an even more special place: our kitchen pantries.

SWEET JAR • These holiday-ready cookies—two classics and their chocolate counterparts—are perfect for spreading joy, but don’t let that stop you from bringing them out at any time of the year.

SAY CHEESE • “Everyone eats with their eyes first,” says Natalie Thomson, a U.K.-based food stylist, party-food aficionado and author of The Grazing Table: How to Create Beautiful Butter Boards, Food Platters & More. For Thomson, the perfect cheeseboard is one that captures the essence of a place or genre—and one that allows guests to feast with their eyes before tucking in. “It’s so much easier to do when you have a few little hacks to keep in mind,” she says.

The Grazing Board CHECKLIST • Everything you need to know to curate your own delicious and displayable board.

PEAR FORWARD • Available all year round and undeniably delicious, pears are the nutritious sweet that you should eat.

In Plain Sight • How to reduce your kitchen’s carbon footprint—without sacrificing style.

Told You So • British interior designer Alex Holloway took rejected ideas and used them to create a no-holds-barred dream kitchen.

Fantasy Island • Discover the magic of Saint Lucia’s west coast.

Regenerating the Range • New Zealand celebrity chef Nadia Lim has embraced life on a farm—and invites others into the fold.

Travel List • To visit Royalburn’s shop and taste some of its food, base yourself in or near Queenstown, a two-hour flight from Auckland. From there, it’s easy to explore the region by car.

Winter 2023/2024

Fired Up • Chili crisp is the everything-you-need condiment.