Chef Erin Kem of Scarlet Lane Brewing Gastropub joins us to talk about the May 10 Middle Eastern dinner she will be preparing with Chef Jonathan Brooks and Pastry Chef Youssef Boudarine.

You’ll find all the flavors of Middle Eastern shish barak (tiny lamb and pine nut) dumplings here, but made simpler and brighter with help from dried pasta and plenty of fresh dill.

From a pancake-laden American brunch, to a spicy Middle Eastern feast, to a truly ‘Hygge’ brekky at the ScandiKitchen, scroll through the list to find your new favourite brunch spot.

These Middle Eastern meat-stuffed pitas get their earthy, spiced flavor from baharat, a blend typically comprised of cumin, allspice, black pepper, and more. Store-bought pita stands in for the ...