“My fascination with how food brings people together inspires me,” explains Chef Chelsea Morey of Red Deer's West Lake Grill. “And the joy it brings is my inspiration.” If you want to keep your cool and keep it simple, a bowl of chilled Radish Dip served with fresh veggies does the trick. “It’s light, refreshing, and easy to prepare,” she adds. “Use only the freshest ingredients, and evenly chop the radish to keep the flavours consistent."

“This recipe is my go-to at home with my wife and daughters," explains Chef Darryl Bernsten Cochrane's Rocky View Brewing. "After a surprise birthday trip to the mountains for my wife, we stopped in Canmore and they had a bowl with tahini dressing. I said to my wife, ‘This is good, but I think I could make it even better.’” “Don’t worry about making it perfect,” says Chef Darryl. “Plate it how you want: deconstruct it or mix everything together in a bowl and serve it that way

“There is no better flavour than when a tomato is picked right off the vine,” says Chef Derek Layden. And those local tomatoes are the star of the show in Milly Oak’s recipe for Sun-dried Pasta Salad. Keep it simple, adds Chef Layden, and always try to find local produce. But it takes a special ingredient to make this dish really shine: “Cooking together as a family, as a couple for date night, or with a friend or loved one makes memories that will leave a lasting impression

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