Fruits, Vegetables and other Produce
Holiday Gift Guide 2024 – Drinks
A toast to friends, new and old, as Christmas lights sparkle around us. The clink of our glasses as we celebrate, a delicious beverage in hand. Whether you choose whisky or wine, ready-made [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Unwrap Calgary’s creativity this holiday season with our 2024 holiday gift guide, featuring inspired local gifts that surprise, delight and celebrate the spirit of the season. GIVE LOCAL! Ditch [...]
Green Globe Artichokes
Artichokes are a delicious and nutritious vegetable with a unique flavour and texture. They are often eaten as a side dish or appetizer, and can be prepared in a variety of ways, such [...]
Stuffed Artichokes
This stuffed artichoke recipe is a delightful blend of savory flavours and textures. Stuffed artichokes, an easy albeit time consuming introduction to this impenetrable seeming vegetable, is a delightful way to entertain - [...]
Maroulosalata (Greek Green Lettuce Salad)
This classic salad combines crisp romaine lettuce with a vibrant dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill. A perfect complement to grilled meats or seafood, maroulosalata offers a refreshing and flavourful [...]
Pineapple Jam
Discover the irresistible taste of Pineapple Jam, a delightful spread capturing the essence of ripe pineapples. Enjoy its sweet and tangy flavour on your morning toast or add a tropical twist to your [...]
Dragon Fruit
As we enter the lunar year of the dragon, we thought it'd be fun to celebrate the homonymous fruit. Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a vibrant tropical fruit with a unique, [...]
Waldorf Salad with Pomegranate
Waldorf Salad is a classic American salad dating back to the late 19th century. It was first created at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, which opened in 1893 and is widely attributed [...]
Winter Squash
All squash, large or small, winter or summer, are fruits. They share the cucurbit family vine with melons and gourds like cucumbers and luffas. We tend more often to treat them like vegetables, [...]
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers is a very forgiving recipe. You can make it your own by adding or leaving out vegetables you may want to change. It's a versatile dish that will work well [...]
Tortilla Española
Potatoes, eggs, olive oil, salt and onions are kitchen staples around the world. Sometimes thought of as bit players, they’re often relegated to supporting roles. Unless, that is, you are in Spain: home [...]
Potatoes
This versatile vegetable began its journey in Peru, where potatoes in their vast variety have been an integral part of the Inca diet for more than 7,000 years. (The panoply of colour, size and [...]
Root Vegetable Gratin
Root vegetable gratin is a delectable and comforting dish that celebrates the natural richness of earthy ingredients. Slices of hearty root vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and parsnips are layered with a velvety [...]
Roasted Butternut Squash
With Fall upon us, what better vegetable to enjoy than butternut squash. Roasting the bell shaped vegetable brings out the sweetness and nuttiness while preserving its nutritional value. Only simple ingredients like olive [...]
Best Guacamole Recipe
We've never met a guacamole we didn't like, and this variation is one of the most authentic we've made to date. After having this popular avocado dip made table side in Mexico, the [...]
Harvest Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are so common as to be almost disdained. And eating poorly prepared ‘mash’ as a child can put you off for a lifetime. However, creamy, buttery mashed potatoes can be a [...]
Harvest Scalloped Potatoes
A perennial autumn favourite is always scalloped potatoes. My grandmother made a bechamel for hers and, sadly, it could often be hit or miss. Years ago, the uber-talented Klaus Wöckinger, of La Chaumière [...]
Peach Crumble
Summer is not complete until you bite into a ripe, juicy peach. With peaches at their peak, it’s hard not to eat them by the bushel. From chutneys and sangria to sauces and [...]
Zucchini Hot Dog Relish
I’m fond of hot dogs. There, I said it. My requirements are few but specific. I like a soft white bun, toasted if possible, a good quality boiled or steamed wiener topped with [...]
Berry Salsa
Berry season is in full swing, and we are enjoying every minute of it. While we are grabbing orbs of blueberries by the handful, dipping strawberries in melted chocolate and topping raspberries with [...]
Goat Cheese Crostini 3 Ways
Summer entertaining should be easy and simple. These goat cheese crostini make tasty appetizers when company is coming, but they can also be the perfect snack for one. Crostini are easy to make [...]
Summer Berries
Ah, the berries of summer. I’ve always thought the appearance of local (and semi-local – thank goodness for B.C.) strawberries, raspberries and blueberries is what really heralds the advent of summer. We’ve whetted [...]
Gomen (Stewed Kale)
Gomen is traditional Ethiopian stewed collard greens or kale. It is a deliciously flavourful way to eat your greens and is the perfect side dish to any meal. Do not omit the cardamom [...]
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
Cool down this summer with Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles! While ice cream is fun, popsicles are super easy to make at home with minimal effort. Using Greek yogurt to make these popsicles gives you [...]