Ñoquis Con Tuco
Dia de Ñoquis is celebrated every month, in the Latin American countries of Uraguay, Paraguay and Argentina. During this month, gnocchi- a dish of Italian origin from Galician immigrants is made for good luck!
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Roast Turkey with Cranberry Mole & Frijoles with Bacon Ends
A little tip from a chef, it's not always about the protein, it should be cooked well, but the real star is the sauce! A great sauce can fix a world of hurt and even save an abysmal turkey. Mole is a sauce very complex in flavour; sweet, spicy, bitter and full of umami. My version of black beans is inspired by bits and pieces of recipes from different countries.
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Leche de Tigre / Ceviche Classico with Haskap & Huancina Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash
Leche de Tigre is not just for ceviche, it is a sauce packed full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and antivirals. I use Leche de Tigre to make a classic ceviche using haskap berries and Atlantic scallops! I also make a crave-able, gluten-free and vegetarian Peruvian Huancina inspired Mac and Cheese, easy to make ahead of time and reheat throughout the week!
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Bayside Seafood with Butternut Squash, Broccolini & Crispy Quinoa and Sourdough Tempura Lions Mane
I’ll be using butternut squash and local honey to make a delicious puree, broccolini, which is perfect for the grill and to top it off some crispy quinoa for crunch to pair with Bayside Seafood pre-marinated salmon! Also using sourdough starter discard with a touch of baking soda makes a very light airy batter, perfect for Lion's Mane tempura!
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Tuna Melt Tostada & Lazy Lasagne
Tuna melts are an easy classic. Quick and cheap to make, these were always a summer afterschool staple! Placing it on a tostada makes it perfect for a hors d’oeuvres, appetizer or lunch. Also for this lasagne, skip the layers and the time decreases significantly! This recipe is an easy, gluten-free, one-pot, healthier version of traditional lasagne.
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Anticucho de Corazon with Sweet Potatoes & Tomato Ensalada
“Anticuchos de Corazon” translates to barbecued heart skewers in Spanish. My recipe uses local Albertan beef heart, a spicy vinegary chipotle marinade and local vegetables. Nothing screams summer more than fresh tomatoes! The most versatile fruit makes for a very delicious fresh salad.
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Beef Empanadas & Orange Aquachile Recipes
Empanadas are a form of hand pie that are baked or deep fried and can be found with a myriad of sweet and savoury fillings. I have put my Amaranth spin on it by using local grass-fed beef, potatoes, zante currants and red fife flour from Scottish Mills. Aquachile is a traditional dish hailing from Sinola, Mexico it describes the process of marinating shrimp with limes until cooked.
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Papas Arrugadas & Callaloo Recipes
A relative of the famous Patatas Bravasfrom Spanish cuisine, these little boiled potatoes will make for the perfect snack, appetizer or side dish served with a red or green mojo sauce! Celebrating Children’s Health this month, we also showcase Callaloo, a leafy green West African dish that has spread to the Caribbean and Latin America!
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