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Off The Menu: Murrieta’s Signature Corn Chowder with Smoked Bacon and Shrimp
We drove to Canmore recently to judge Murrieta’s Rioja wine and tapas pairing (which won Highly Recommended!), and stayed for lunch...
Off the Menu
Jul 161 min read


Simple Baby Back Ribs at Home
For Chef Shiv Negi of Your Spot Barbecue in Edmonton, cooking ribs is an art that anyone can master with a few things in mind. “Use a dry...
Chef's Tips
Jun 241 min read


SOT Braised Beef Short Ribs
When it comes to braising, Chef Alex Sang-Ho Kwon of SOT in Calgary says it’s important to sear the ribs first. “This adds the depth of...
Chef's Tips
Jun 241 min read


BBQ Wild Boar Ribs (with House Rib Rub)
“Alberta has access to excellent quality pork and beef, so start with the best ribs you can source. It makes all the difference," says...
Chef's Tips
Jun 241 min read


Aloha Maui Ribs
“The Maui Ribs I’m sharing here is a dish that is near and dear to my heart,” says Chef Joel Harris at Calgary's Aloha Modern Kitchen....
Chef's Tips
Jun 241 min read


Summer Fun: Berry Brita Cake
Every summer needs a special cake to serve to loved ones gathered around your table. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary,...
Renée Kohlman
Jun 172 min read


On Trend - The Renaissance of Rye
Logan Cox / Fine Print, Calgary The added effect of the surging national pride in Canadian-made products has meant a renewed interest in...
Linda Garson
May 222 min read


Step by Step: Lamb Kofta Burgers
Burger season is upon us, and I couldn’t be happier. Who doesn’t love a big, juicy burger, loaded with all your favourite toppings? While...
Renée Kohlman
May 132 min read


Chef Mizra Taimoor's Raspberry and Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast
Raspberry and Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast “This is one of my go-to dishes that brings joy to the entire family," says Chef Mizra...
Chef's Tips
May 71 min read


Chef Ethan Campbell's Spanish Baked Eggs and Saffron Yogurt
Spanish Baked Eggs with Saffron Yogurt Chef Ethan Campbell, of Calgary's Our Daily Brett, shares his top tip for making breakfast: “Make...
Chef's Tips
May 71 min read


Queens Bolognese Poutine
Queen's Bolognese Poutine The key to this one is obviously the sauce. Gather and prep your ingredients, follow instructions precisely –...
Chef's Tips
May 71 min read


Chef Tony Tipping's Tiramisu Pancakes
Tiramisu Pancakes “My wife and son love both pancakes and tiramisu, so I needed to find a way to combine them into one dish," explains...
Chef's Tips
May 71 min read


Glazed Over: Buckwheat Banana Bread
When you’ve been baking for decades, in a variety of capacities like I have, chances are you’ve whipped up countless loaves of banana...
Renée Kohlman
Apr 152 min read


Potato, Beer, and Cheddar Cheese Soup
Russet potatoes are widely used the world over because they are basically a blank canvas for other flavours - mainly butter and more...
Natalie Findlay
Mar 251 min read


Step by Step – Patatas Bravas
The potato will always be my carb of choice. Mashed, fried, roasted, I’m here for this tasty tuber in all of the ways. And then there is...
Renée Kohlman
Mar 83 min read


Bourbon Braised Beef
Bourbon Braised Beef At Cold Lake's Casual Canoe Bourbon + Craft Kitchen, Bourbon Braised Beef is a standout dish, one that holds a...
Chef's Tips
Feb 111 min read


Braised Bison, Butternut Squash and Wild Mushroom Pot Pie
Braised Bison, Butternut Squash and Wild Mushroom Pot Pie This recipe for Braised Bison, Butternut Squash, and Mushroom Pot Pie is one...
Chef's Tips
Feb 111 min read


Carrot 'Cake' French Toast
Carrot 'Cake' French Toast Deep down, Chef Scott Redekopp of Calgary's Hotel Arts Group says he’s a sucker for cream cheese icing, which...
Chef's Tips
Feb 111 min read


Short Rib Bourguignon
Short Rib Bourguignon “This is a classic French stew that I’ve modernized by using short ribs and adding the vegetables at the end," says...
Chef's Tips
Feb 111 min read


Miso Awesome!
Miso Roasted Sablefish There are only three ingredients that make up traditional miso: soybeans, salt, and koji (a type of fungus...
Natalie Findlay
Jan 141 min read
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