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Embracing Seasonal Transitions: Cultivating Wellness This Fall

Embracing Seasonal Transitions: Cultivating Wellness This Fall

As the vibrant colors of fall blanket the landscape, nature offers a gentle reminder of the cyclical rhythm of life. Fall is a season of transition. Everything around us is changing, and it’s essential to embrace this shift, pause, reflect, and prepare for a thriving new year.

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Leche de Tigre / Ceviche Classico with Haskap & Huancina Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash

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 Lion’s Mane

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 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

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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Miso Sablefish Tiradito & Miso Cod with Celeriac Puree and Fiddleheads

Miso Sablefish Tiradito & Miso Cod with Celeriac Puree and Fiddleheads

Japanese food is always simple and well-executed, this tiradito is a creation of Peruvian-Japanese immigrants,based on the classic ceviche, this style is presented more in the traditional form of sashimi. There’s also my take on Nobu’s famous Miso Black Cod, pairing BC Sablefish with a silky smooth celeriac puree, pan-fried seasonal fiddleheads and toasty hazelnuts.

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Nourishing Delights: Vanilla Protein Smoothie & Overnight Oats

Nourishing Delights: Vanilla Protein Smoothie & Overnight Oats

Including high-protein snacks in your diet can be a great way to support muscle growth, feel full longer, and maintain energy levels especially in the summer! Enjoy two of my regular go-to recipes, my take on a Vanilla Protein Smoothie & Overnight Oats.

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Beef Empanadas & Orange Aquachile Recipes

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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