Appetizers and Snacks
Gingerbread Spiced Nuts
Gingerbread spiced nuts are a perfect sweet and spicy snack for the holidays. Pour into pretty jars, tie with a bright holiday ribbon and give as a gift. Or make a batch to put [...]
Artichoke Dip
With holiday parties in full swing, it’s good to have an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe in your back pocket. Whether you are entertaining a crowd or need an appy to take to a party, this [...]
Chocolate Fondue
November is fondue month and what better way to celebrate than to get dipping. Chocolate fondue is one of the easiest fondues to make and it makes a great snack or dessert. You can [...]
Halloween Bark
Halloween is a great time to get creative in the kitchen and make some fun snacks for your little ghosts and goblins. This spooky season we're making Halloween Bark. It's easy to prepare and [...]
Cheese Rolls
With the transition into Fall, we are craving comfort. Cheese rolls make the perfect comfort food. The soft dough is made with eggs and is buttery and fluffy. Cheddar cheese and spices are found [...]
Grilled Peach Salad
With peaches in season, we just can’t get enough of the juicy fruit. They are perfect for snacks and always welcome for a picnic. They are great on their own, but grilling the peaches brings [...]
In the Garden – Tomatoes Part 2 of 2
Read In the Garden, Part One So, after all your hard work all summer, now you have a bumper crop of tomatoes in various stages of ripeness staring back at you. What to [...]
Peach-Tomato Burrata Salad
Impress your guests with this gorgeous tomato, peach and burrata salad that makes the most out of late summer's garden bounty. Peach-Tomato Burrata Salad 1 burrata cheese (or fresh baby bocconcini)Whole cherry tomatoes and slices/wedges [...]
Garden Tomato Bruschetta
When tomatoes are in season, Italian should be on the menu! Make the most of the crown jewel of your garden with this delicious bruschetta. This recipe can also be added to hot, cooked pasta [...]
Watermelon Gazpacho
The summer has been exceptionally hot this year. The last thing anyone wants to do is to turn on the stove or even the bbq. Easy meals are key and especially ones that require little [...]
Corn Dogs
Stampede is in full swing and one of the best things about it is all the great food. From the mini donuts to the crazy concoctions and let’s not forget the corn dogs, there [...]
Black Pepper Brie
Learn how to make Brie at home with Roland Schmidt-Bellach, Co-Owner of Changing Seasons Bed & Breakfast in Nanton, Alberta. Roland teaches cheese-making classes out of his Changing Seasons Bed and Breakfast in Nanton, [...]
Sausage Roll Wreath
Bake up something special this Christmas with this festive Sausage Roll Wreath. Mix up a classic English style pork sausage mixture from scratch, then envelop it with a rich, buttery store-bought puff pastry. Made [...]
Welsh Rarebit
Ale and Stout Canadians love their beer — and we in the prairies are particularly lucky to have close access to some of the best barley in the world. And lucky us — not [...]
Pomegranates
By Ellen Kelly The pomegranate has many religious and mythical distinctions, with the end result being somewhat muddled, I find. Since its cultivation predates written history, I suppose that can be forgiven. The name [...]
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
Roasted cauliflower hummus is the perfect blend of sophisticated taste and guilt-free snackage. Substituting roasted cauliflower for the traditional chickpeas makes it a low-carb option and adds a depth of [...]
Veal Meatballs
Homemade meatballs are an easy way to get a hearty meal on the table. Use your favourite tomato sauce to braise them, then serve these meatballs with crusty bread and [...]
Confit Leek & Shrimp Canapé
By Chef Liana Robberecht Canape's are essentially small appetizers you can eat in one or two bites with your fingers. They are pretty to look at, easy to eat and [...]
Best Hummus Ever
By Chef Liana Robberecht Hummus is a dip or spread, made from dried or canned chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and other flavours. A popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dish, hummus is [...]