Recipes
Bramble
Mount Engadine Lodge has always been a proud supporter of local businesses and makers, even more so now in the face of a pandemic that has led to challenges for so many small businesses [...]
Park Gin Refresher
Mount Engadine Lodge has always been a proud supporter of local businesses and makers, even more so now in the face of a pandemic that has led to challenges for so many small businesses [...]
Hy’s Old Fashioned
An Old Fashioned Cocktail is a sophisticated blend of bourbon, bitters, sugar and sometimes a splash of soda or water finished with an orange peel. Recipe and photo by Tanya Schaap [...]
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a classic retro cake that is rich, buttery and features caramelized pineapples. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake [...]
Hy’s Little Gem Wedge Salad
Little Gem lettuce is a small lettuce that is a cross between romaine and butter lettuce offering both a crisp and sweet bite. It pairs nicely with the blue cheese, cooked bacon and buttermilk [...]
Slab-style Tourtière
Photos and story by Julie Van Rosendaal Harvest season is pie season, with so much produce at its peak at the same time, affordable and abundant, begging to be piled into pastry. And while [...]
Roasted Squash and Greens Pie
Harvest season is pie season, with so much produce at its peak at the same time, affordable and abundant, begging to be piled into pastry. And while fall brings to mind mile-high apple and [...]
Bison Stuffed Turkey Thigh
Start the conversation around the holiday table by talking about using local products to create something delicious. Chef Liana Robberecht uses Canadian Noble Bison to make this Bison Stuffed Turkey Thigh perfectly balanced with [...]
Plums and pluots and apriums, oh my!
By Ellen Kelly Plums, as well as pluots and apriums, are part of the same stone fruit family as almonds, cherries, peaches and apricots. Botanically they are called drupes; simply put, fleshy fruit surrounding [...]
Yakimeshi
Yakimeshi's literal translation is: Yaki, to cook +fry +grill; Meshi, rice. In Japanese it is also called by the more common name ‘Chahan’. Chahan is the Japanese pronunciation for ‘Choafan’, the Chinese word for [...]
Tomato Galette
Photos and story by Julie Van Rosendaal Harvest season is pie season, with so much produce at its peak at the same time, affordable and abundant, begging to be piled into pastry. And while [...]
Tofu and Green Bean Mushroom Bowl
A healthy, robust Tofu and Green Bean Mushroom Bowl combines fresh ginger and roasted garlic, earthy mushrooms, green beans and crispy tofu. Served with a hot, flavourful broth and toasted sesame seeds it's a [...]
Wild Boar Carbonara
Liven up this classic pasta dish with the addition of bacon made from wild boar. Serve it for dinner and have the leftovers for breakfast. Wild boar bacon is available at specialty meat shops, [...]
Steak Al Carbon
Al Carbon is a Spanish phrase meaning to cook over coals although you can also cook in a cast iron or grill pan on the stove and achieve a similar effect. Marinating the beef [...]
Chimichurri
Chimichurri is a tangy sauce from Argentina made with fresh herbs, vinegar, and olive oil. Traditionally this sauce is served with grilled beef but can also be served with grilled chicken, tacos, or as [...]
Black Tea Panna Cotta
Photos and story by Julie Van Rosendaal Not counting water, tea is the most popular beverage on the planet; it’s the focus of rich cultural traditions worldwide, and though most [...]
Chai Butternut Squash Soup with Apples
Photos and story by Julie Van Rosendaal Not counting water, tea is the most popular beverage on the planet; it’s the focus of rich cultural traditions worldwide, and though most [...]
Grilled Lemongrass Beef Satay with Rice Noodles
Hot summer days are all about grilling in our house keeping cooking simple and light. Inspired by classic Vietnamese street food and our love of satay, we've taken prime Alberta [...]
Pulled Pork with Lapsang Souchong
Not counting water, tea is the most popular beverage on the planet; it’s the focus of rich cultural traditions worldwide, and though most buy the leaves to steep and drink, [...]
Earl Grey Shortbread
Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies by Julie Van Rosendaal Not counting water, tea is the most popular beverage on the planet; it’s the focus of rich cultural traditions worldwide, and though [...]
Eggplant
By Ellen Kelly The eggplant, or aubergine, was once thought to be poisonous. This striking fruit (more specifically, and botanically, a berry) was initially greeted with much apprehension. I guess [...]
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 [...]
Sketches of Spain
Served in a Double Old-fashioned glass, Sketches of Spain features citrus from freshly squeezed lime and orange juice. Shaken, not stirred, with tequila and Falernum syrup, it's sure to become [...]
Olden Bay
A cocktail combining 12 year old rum, Falernum syrup and walnut bitters. Shake in your cocktail shaker and serve over ice with an orange zest garnish. Makes one serving. [...]