Braised Bison, Butternut Squash and Wild Mushroom Pot Pie This recipe for Braised Bison, Butternut Squash, and Mushroom Pot Pie is one that can be prepped ahead of time. Says Chef Holly Holt, owner and operator of SheCooks Catering, “Pot pies are a labour of love. It’s simple, but it takes a bit of time. I love making pot pies for my dad, and this recipe really highlights our Indigenous roots.” “Don’t be scared to cheat or adjust the recipe,” she advises. “Buy premade pie

When Chef Jenni Lessard is feeling stuck for a recipe or menu, she heads outside and takes her cues from nature. Her business is aptly named Inspired by Nature Culinary Consulting: “The contrasting colours of sage growing next to lipstick red rose hips or even a swoosh of dark cloud against a sunset sky might inform my next dish.” She grew up in Northern Saskatchewan, but today she lives in the Qu’Appelle Valley on Treaty 4 Territory. “Since moving here I’ve started to lea

From our 60th parallel northern border down to the 49th parallel and our border with the US, Alberta covers a lot of land – around 158 million acres of it, almost the same as Texas and slightly larger than France. Almost 10 percent of our province is covered in water, with over 600 lakes as well as rivers and wetlands, so that leaves a vast area - much of which is farmland - almost 50 million acres is home to just over 41,500 farms. Figures vary, but it’s safe to say we g

One of the core values at Edmonton’s RGE RD is to help educate people about the cuisine found in their own region. “We want to connect them to producers that support a more intentional and ethical way of growing food,” says owner and chef Blair Lebsack. In addition to the restaurant, there is also a butchery that focuses on whole animal preparation. Nothing goes to waste, which can make for some pretty interesting dishes, says Chef Blair. “One menu item called The Questio

Before 2020, the Noble Premium Bison brand was unknown on the Canadian market. But suddenly, in those wild early months of the pandemic,...

Bison is a naturally tender, dense meat with a rich, clean, almost sweet taste, and no gaminess. A limited amount of fat means bison is a...

Cold winter days cry out for cozy, comforting soups and stews. I love to have a pot bubbling on the back burner or braising away in the...

Our September issue regularly focuses on harvest and seasonal dishes, but as this is a year unlike any other, we reached out to...