Recipes
French Vegetable Soup
This is a quick, easy, vegan/vegetarian freezable soup with lots of flavour. You can add some chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken if you wish, but there are lots of hearty ingredients for a fast weeknight [...]
Seville Orange Marmalade
Toast with butter is not complete without a slather of jam, however we quite enjoy a dollop of marmalade on our buttered bread. A fruit preserve, marmalade is made from citrus fruits offering a [...]
Mexican Vegetable Soup
This is a quick, easy, vegan/vegetarian freezable soup with lots of flavour. You can add some chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken if you wish, but there are lots of hearty ingredients for a fast weeknight [...]
Lemon Ricotta Topping
Spruce up pancakes, crepes, waffles, scones and fresh berries with a dollop of luscious lemon whipped ricotta for a delicious, satisfying meal. Lemon infused whipped cream is mixed with fresh ricotta providing a fresh, [...]
Italian Vegetable Soup
A quick, simple any time meal, Italian Vegetable Soup is easy to assemble using pantry ingredients. Loaded with flavour, it can be enjoyed as a vegetarian weeknight dinner as is or with chopped, cooked [...]
Gingerbread Spiced Nuts
Sweet, spicy and irresistibly snackable, these gingerbread spiced nuts capture the cozy warmth of the season in every crunchy bite. Tossed in maple syrup and warming spices, then roasted until golden and fragrant, they're [...]
Shortbread Cookies
If there’s one cookie that goes hand in hand with Christmas, it has to be shortbread cookies. Buttery and not overly sweet, they are easy to make and loved by everyone. They are great for the dessert table and a welcome addition at your cookie swap. Wrap them in a box and they make a delicious edible gift for friends or neighbours.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Tajin
If you grew up eating boiled Brussels Sprouts like we did, you are in for a tasty surprise with these Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Tajin. Crispy diced pancetta is combined with sauteed Halloumi cheese [...]
Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is a must when serving turkey for the holidays. While it’s perfectly acceptable to open up a can, making it from scratch is so easy! Use fresh or frozen cranberries plus a [...]
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 [...]
Sweet Potatoes
No doubt you will have meatier topics to contend with over holiday dinners this year, but a perennial favourite of mine tends to be the ongoing yam-vs-sweet-potato debate. Culinary histories (and their provenance) being [...]
Pecan Sandies
Buttery and nutty, pecan sandies are a popular and delicious holiday cookie. The rich shortbread is studded with chopped pecans that will melt in your mouth. A hint of cinnamon gives these cookies a [...]
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 [...]
French Onion Soup
This exceptional recipe comes from Calgary-born chef Nick Atkins and can be found on the menu at 15 Park Bistro at the Watermark Resort in Osoyoos, BC. With a suggested pairing of Meyer Chardonnay, [...]
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 [...]
Pumpkin Muffins
Fall and cooler weather have one thing in common; pumpkin-spice season. From pumpkin flavoured beer and spiced cookies, to candles and cakes, this seasonal flavour has become an annual occurrence that we can't get [...]
Watermelon
Watermelon is generally thought of as a late-summer fruit, but as our season tends to be a little later on the prairies, we can easily see local melons well into the early fall. They [...]
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 [...]
Black Bear Mojito
A mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail combining fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, rum and soda water. The Blackberry Bear Mojito combines these ingredients with a twist; fresh muddled blackberries offering a sweet, yet [...]
Mexican Street Corn Salad
The best part of summer is all the delicious fruit and vegetables that are available to us. You can’t beat the freshness! While it’s already September, we are lucky to be able to enjoy [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]