Recipes

Nourishing and delicious recipes, from simple seasonal ingredients to everyday essentials, we also have a few DIY wellness recipes too!

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Roast Turkey with Cranberry Mole & Frijoles with Bacon Ends
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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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Roast Turkey with Cranberry Mole & Frijoles with Bacon Ends

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.

Brown Butter Apple Crumble

Brown Butter Apple Crumble

Growing up on a ranch the fall months were filled by preservation and getting ready for the winter. This apple crumble recipe has always been a favourite of mine and no matter the apple used it always turns out delicious.

Smoked Salmon Cakes with Blackberry Juniper Chutney

Smoked Salmon Cakes with Blackberry Juniper Chutney

This recipe celebrates the salmon run and the foods that Salish and other Indigenous nations would eat in the region. With this recipe, I am paying homage to the local ingredients of the Canadian West Coast and doing a twist on the basic salmon cake.

Albondigas with Fresh Buffalo-Milk Queso Fresco

Albondigas with Fresh Buffalo-Milk Queso Fresco

This is the first in a series of recipes highlighting the brand-new Amaranth “Primal Blends.” I have added warm spices like cinnamon, clove, chipotle and cumin to compliment the iron-like flavour of the primal blend. There’s also a recipe for making fresh buffalo-milk queso fresco!

Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Roasted sweet potatoes have become one of my favourite holiday sides in recent years. These purple roasted sweet potatoes can be served in their skins or mashed, my version adds some Mexican inspiration in the form of salsa macha, a form of chili oil, as well as traditional southern pecans, roasted garlic and warm spices.

Black Cocoa & Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Black Cocoa & Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Enjoy this Halloween treat this season! Using black cocoa powder from The Spice Merchant, these thumbprint cookies are rich and chewy, with a sweet-and-salty caramel filling.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Could This Be You? Recognizing Histamine and Mast Cell Symptoms

Could This Be You? Recognizing Histamine and Mast Cell Symptoms

Have you ever felt like your body was speaking in a cryptic language, leaving you puzzled about what's really going on? Those unexplained health issues could be linked to histamine or mast cells. Understanding the role of histamine and mast cells might just crack that code.

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.

Father's Day Eggie on a Ricecake & Haskap Berry Granita

Father's Day Eggie on a Ricecake & Haskap Berry Granita

Without the guidance and love of my Father, this recipe would not exist. Similar to an eggs benedict or a classic eggs on toast, Eggie on a Ricecake is quick, healthy and most importantly, delicious. Also included is my take on Granita, a Latin American shaved ice that can be found flavoured with a plethora of fruits and sugar syrups, mine uses our local haskap berry!

Papas Arrugadas & Callaloo Recipes

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!

Mother's Day Pancakes with Haskap Whipped Cream & Oranges

Mother's Day Pancakes with Haskap Whipped Cream & Oranges

Nothing quite shows the love for Mom more than cooking! Whip up these green banana pancakes with a haskap rhubarb whipped cream and marinated oranges for a showstopping healthy breakfast. This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free and keto.

Nourishing Traditions Homemade Infant Formula

Nourishing Traditions Homemade Infant Formula

Looking for a high quality tested infant formula recipe? That is included immediately belowalongside our shopping list for ingredientsrecommended by us. Lastly, Kyra and Brendan’s experience as first-time parents with breastfeeding their daughter- and what they learned along the way and their journey to using this recipe.

Jerk Oxtail with Curry Dumplings & Mango Nicuatole Recipes

Jerk Oxtail with Curry Dumplings & Mango Nicuatole Recipes

I use jerk Jamaican marinade toinfuse Caribbean flavour into beef oxtail. Try my recipe with butterbeans and curry dumplings (recipe also included)! Afterwards, savour this Nicuatole, a popular corn-based dessert popular in Oaxaca, Mexico. My recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and no bake but you can experiment and enjoy!

Purple Barley Risotto with Morel Mushrooms & Guatemalan Pollo la Frito Recipes

Purple Barley Risotto with Morel Mushrooms & Guatemalan Pollo la Frito Recipes

Purple barley is an heirloom grain that is grown on the prairies but was originally discovered in Tibet over 100 years ago. Using Canadian ingredients, classic Italian cuisine and immigrant inspiration, this dish results in a creamy, crunchy, nutritious bowl of goodness. This recipe also includes my take on the famous Pollo Campero signature fried chicken, using a brine method!

Alegría & Green Thai Curry Recipes

Alegría & Green Thai Curry Recipes

“Alegría” (Spanish for “joy,”) is puffed amaranth with chocolate and is a traditional Mexican treat, these bars are gluten-free, sugar-free and they can be combined with many nuts and seedsto make a superpowered protein bar. Green Thai Curry is flavourful, aromatic, spicy and oh-so-delicious, it’s one of the only cuisines in the world where all of the five tastes are represented.

Nourishing Delights: Stuffed Peppers & Lemon Dill Salmon Recipes

Nourishing Delights: Stuffed Peppers & Lemon Dill Salmon Recipes

One of the key components in achieving and sustaining a healthy life is having a nutritious and balanced diet. Eating well doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or variety. Here are two of my top recipes: Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers and Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce.

Puca Picante & Coconut Carrot Curry Recipes

Puca Picante & Coconut Carrot Curry Recipes

During the winter nothing is quite as good as coming home to a good hearty stew or soup highlighting root vegetables. Ayacucho is a south Andean region famous for its beauty and bright colours just like this colourful, bold, and earthy Puca Picante stew! There’s also a vegan Coconut Carrot Curry soup, hearty, rich, flavourful, nutritious and it can enhanced by your favourite spices.

Lomo Saltado & Chicken Milanese Recipes

Lomo Saltado & Chicken Milanese Recipes

The cousin of Chinese stir-fried beef,the Peruvian Saltado is adelicious fusion dish hailing from Peru. It is quick to make and the flavours are out of this world! There’s also a Chicken Milanese recipe, a very simple dish, consisting of pounded-out chicken or veal, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried in olive oil.

Eggnog Crème Brûlée & Xocoltal Hot Chocolate Recipes

Eggnog Crème Brûlée & Xocoltal Hot Chocolate Recipes

A classic holiday twist on the traditional Crème Brûlée, this recipe uses only a couple ingredients, 10 minutes of execution, no bake and vegan friendly so everyone can eat it, but rest assured it does not miss any marks. This blog also has Xocoltal, a spicy, sweet and bitter Mayan hot chocolate recipe too!

Christmas Roast Goose with Haskap Berry Sauce Recipe

Christmas Roast Goose with Haskap Berry Sauce Recipe

For those looking for something different to serve, a goose is a fantastic option. It's perfect for those families who fight over the dark meat at the holiday table and the meat always stays juicy! It can even be cooked the day before and reheated, so the sides can be focused on the day of. In place of a classic cranberry sauce, this recipe also uses haskap berries instead!

Pollo a la Brasa with Aji Verde & Enchiladas Rojo and Verde Recipe

Pollo a la Brasa with Aji Verde & Enchiladas Rojo and Verde Recipe

Pollo a la Brasa is Spanish for “roasted” or “blackened chicken,” a Peruvian favourite, this succulent, delicious, spiced roast chicken is considered one of the best in the world especially paired with Aji Verde sauce. We also have an Enchiladas Rojo recipe to make from the chicken leftovers!

Shakshuka Traditional North African Breakfast Recipe

Shakshuka Traditional North African Breakfast Recipe

Shakshuka is a traditional breakfast dish originating from North Africa, specifically Tunisia. A luscious tomato and bell pepper sauce, with aromatic spices and eggs. It's rich and heavy and perfect after a night out.

Steak with Beef Fat Potatoes & Chimichurri Recipe

Steak with Beef Fat Potatoes & Chimichurri Recipe

This is a favourite of mine that is a delicious and straightforward twist on the classic. Add on a homemade Chimichurri that is balanced and light, with flavours that are complementary, that cut the fattiness of rich meat beautifully.

Calabaza En Tacha Candied Pumpkin Recipe

Calabaza En Tacha Candied Pumpkin Recipe

Traditionally known as “Calabaza En Tacha,” this is a snack made in Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Making it equally appropriate for a Halloween celebration!