Main Dishes
Pasta Aglio e Olio
Pasta aglio e olio is a classic Italian dish that celebrates simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients you’re more than likely to find in your pantry, this recipe delivers a burst of [...]
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 [...]
Duck Confit with Black Currants
Looking to wow your guests at your next dinner party? This recipe is technical but can be prepared ahead of time and is sure to impress. Recipe by: Chef Danny Beaulieu, Änkôr [...]
Wild Side Mac N’ Cheese with Goose Bacon
Craving a mac and cheese that takes it over the top? This Wild Side Mac N' Cheese features creamy, homemade goodness amped up with smoky goose bacon and a decadent, texture-rich topping. [...]
Alberta Beef Smash Burgers Recipe
Master the art of the smash burger with this easy-to-follow recipe. Transform 1 pound of ground beef into 4 juicy patties with unforgettable crispy edges. You can also create 2 double burgers for [...]
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. [...]
Chicken Quinoa Salad
Making lifestyle choices such as maintaining a balanced diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Embracing leftover rotisserie chicken as an excellent protein option, offers a simple way to craft a [...]
Red Lentil, Carrot and Coconut Soup
Vibrant and soulful, vegetarian red lentil, carrot and coconut soup combines carrots, tomatoes, fresh ginger and garlic, fish sauce and coconut milk making it a hearty soup ready in an hour or less. [...]
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 [...]
Pumpkin Pasta
Don’t miss out on the amazing array of seasonal squashes at the markets right now. Make this creamy pumpkin sauce that coats the pasta, creating a luscious and savoury combination.
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 [...]
Muffaletta
Muffaletta is a classic New Orleans sandwich consisting of olive salad, cheese and deli meats all layered in a large, round loaf of bread. Served at room temperature and never toasted, it's a [...]
Tuna White Bean Salad
Find the freshest tuna available for this recipe, it makes all the difference in taste. In a pinch you can substitute Italian tuna packed in oil which offers way more flavour than tuna [...]
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.
Wild Mushroom Ragout with Soft Polenta
Spring in Calgary is often bone-chillingly cold, and we still look for food that warms and soothes, filling your kitchen with the rich scent of the forest, along with that hint of the [...]
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, [...]
Caprese Chicken
Life is busy and quick meals are important. With work, school and all the activities, it's easy to find filling meals that you can make at home with very minimal effort. Caprese Chicken is [...]
Caprese Naan Pizza
This is one of my weekly go-to’s in the summer. We pick up fresh naan at the market and make it our weekend pizza, so simple! Do not skip salting your tomatoes, this helps some [...]
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 [...]
Élan Bourguignon and Spaetzle
I’ve never understood the point of hunting, so it’s from the height of hypocrisy that I admit I’ve always wanted to cook and eat moose meat. While visiting family in Dawson Creek at Christmas, [...]
Fried Chicken & Waffles with Hot Honey Butter
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 [...]