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Chef Scott MacKenzie's Red Fife Risotto
When it comes to cooking, Chef Scott MacKenzie of Calgary’s River Café relies on communication to stay inspired. “Most of my influences come from the seasons and what grows around us. I find you must really stay on top of what is rooting and shooting by chatting with the farmers,” he says. This helps you discover if they’re planting anything new, and what they’re excited about. River Café’s menu is about as seasonal as it gets, and some of Chef’s favourite dishes are fish,
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Lions Mane Risotto
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Risotto Primavera
This recipe first appeared in Chef's Tips in our June 2015 issue courtesy of Chef Pat Gallo.
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Roasted Corn and Goat Cheese Risotto
This recipe first appeared in the October 2013 issue of Culinaire courtesy Chef Michael Noble of Calgary's NOtaBLE.
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