Suzanne Barr

Apr 15, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Suzanne Barr

Big, creamy beans marinated in fresh herbs, garlic and lemon juice are a simple go-to for your weekly meal plan. Make this recipe in larger batches at the start of the week to ensure you don’t run out—the flavour improves over time.

Apr 15, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Suzanne Barr

Thinking outside the box for flavour and texture combinations is crucial to a satisfying, meal- worthy salad—and to keep you looking forward to making (and eating) them. If prep time puts you off from going big on salads, these make-ahead options are just for you: Cold noodles, marinated beans and seasoned tomatoes get tastier with time. Chili-spiced toasted bread, fresh cucumbers and plump tomatoes make this complex, flavourful salad perfect for lunch gatherings.

Dec 7, 2023 | ellegourmet.ca | Suzanne Barr

How can a curry be worth a hundred grand? Well, this one impressed a financier so much that Jamaican-Canadian chef Suzanne Barr was able to open up her first restaurant with the windfall. In My Ackee Tree: A Chef’s Memoir Of Finding Home In The Kitchen, Suzanne recounts the story from almost a decade ago: a deep-pocketed angel investor tried her curry chicken at a dinner party gig and insisted that she needed to put it on more plates. She’s still doing just that.

Nov 24, 2023 | chatelaine.com | Chantal Braganza |Tara O'Brady |Julie Van Rosendaal |Suzanne Barr |Camilla Wynne |Jennifer Pallian

This year, we wanted our holiday dinner to be a potluck, but we had a small problem: As the name suggests, Chatelaine’s Cross-Canada Test Kitchen contributors live all across country! The next best thing? Inviting the team’s editorial staff for the shoot and to share these delicious party-worthy recipes, which were sent with love from our contributors. They’re travel-friendly and designed to impress, and we know you’ll enjoy them as much as we did on this glittery evening.