Global Cuisine
Grilled Peruvian Chicken Thighs
Inspired by the flavours of Peru and the Peruvian restaurants in our city, these grilled Peruvian chicken thighs (Pollo a la Brasa) offer an incredible fusion of sweet, spicy and savoury notes. Try [...]
Callaloo
Explore the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean with Callaloo, a hearty stew featuring colourful greens simmered in a creamy coconut milk broth. Photos and Recipe Credit: Amaranth Foods [...]
Papas Arrugadas
These Canary Island "papas" are small potatoes boiled in salty water until wrinkled. A relative of the famous Patatas Bravas, they make a delightful snack, appetizer or side dish and even more tasty [...]
Seared Rainbow Trout Wrapped in Sautéed Greens
My father and I spent hours on the creeks and rivers near our acreage in Central Alberta fishing for trout together. My dad taught me to hunt and fish, to cultivate in me [...]
Carnitas
Carnitas is a traditional Mexican dish made of pork seasoned with herbs and spices. It’s slow-cooked or braised until it becomes tender, then shredded and crisped, making it delicious to use in tacos, [...]
Goan Coconut Fish Curry
In Goa, a state along India's southwestern coast, seafood and coconut are staples. Goan fish curry is a traditional dish that captures the coastal flavours offering an authentic taste of regional cuisine. Recipe [...]
Irish Soda Bread
Soda bread is a simple bread created in Ireland during the late Victorian era. It was a cheap and quick alternative for those who couldn’t afford the luxury of yeast-raised bread. Originally made [...]
Asian Greens
When we think of Asian greens, a picture of bok choy is what we usually imagine. Bok choy (also called pak choi), a brassica, is a native Chinese vegetable and a variety of [...]
Medovik (Honey Cake)
Dating back more than 200 years, it is said the first honey cake was made by the personal chef of Czar Alexander I. With dozens of variations, this version by Kalyna Store baker [...]
Mushroom Borscht
The tradition of cooking borscht dates back centuries and is passed on from generation to generation. With hundreds of variations of borscht, my grandmother says, “There are as many borscht recipes as there [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Salsa Verde
Tomatillos, often called husk tomatoes, are not especially common in this neck of the woods, but they can be found. They are from the nightshade family and grow encased in a papery calyx [...]
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 [...]
Salsa Aguacate
This creamy pastel green salsa isn’t meant to be especially hot; it’s meant to provide a cooling counterpoint to other spicier condiments. Like all salsas, it can be spooned over a grilled protein [...]
Mezze Platter
Oh, what joy! Food boards are having a moment (or is it more like a long pause?) and foodies all over are HERE for it. All at once, images of creatively arranged nibbles [...]
Mediterranean Flatbread
When it comes to busy weeknights, fast and easy dishes are always welcome. This Mediterranean Flatbread is a quick and easy dinner but also makes for a terrific appetizer when people are coming over.
Prawn Fried Rice
Add Fried Rice to your Thai Feast You've got your Thai Curry Kit simmering away and maybe you've put together a lettuce wrap kit or soup kit for a nice side dish but, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Barbecue Short Rib Chilaquiles
Barbecue Short Rib Chilaquiles are made easy using lime flavoured tortilla chips and salsa con queso. Local Calgary chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson season Canadian Beef short ribs and braise them in a [...]
Dutch Oliebollen
Today’s modern doughnut dates all the way back to the 1700s when Dutch settlers first introduced “olykoeks” or “oily cakes” to Manhattan, known as New Amsterdam at the time. Traditionally served on New Year’s [...]
Lamingtons
Holiday Beauties Though the focus of celebratory holiday meals tends to be the large, protein-heavy, Norman Rockwell-esque roasts that are dramatically presented and carved at the table, I love the elaborate desserts we tend [...]
Baklava with Alberta Honey
We have a lot of great honey in Alberta, particularly on the prairies — Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba account for almost 80 per cent of our national production, and bees provide vital pollination to [...]