Working with Brands

Recipes for

Local Brands

We love working with Local Brands

I mean, I think the headline says it all. We love supporting local. It helps the community and often – things just taste better that way!

We do recipe creation using the products, beer or wine pairings with recipes or even just content creation and photography. Because why not show off some of the delicious and awesome things our local businesses have to offer?

We’re worked with brands like Collective Craft Beer Shop, North Sea Fish & Farms, Cross Bar Ranch, Monster Vineyards, and Big Rock Brewery to show off some of their awesome products. Looking for some examples? Check out the recipes below to see what we’ve done with their awesome products.

Looking to partner with us? Start the conversation by dropping us a line on the contact page.

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Examples of Recipes

I think it is obvious by now that we love wine and beer – and of course supporting local. So here are a few examples of now only how we pair our recipes with wine and beer, but also make recipes using them. We also partner with brands to make recipes featuring their food products (again, who wouldn’t love to highlight awesome local food?), so look below to see some of those examples as well.

 

Wine & Beer Pairing Recipes

  • Mahi Mahi with Tropical Salsa

    There is something so nice about white fish and a fruit salsa. The sweetness of the fruit perfectly complements the fish, as does the Big Rock Golden Ale’s caramel sweetness…

  • Shrimp & Broccoli

    Remember when you were a kid and broccoli was just, the worst. Your mom would stand behind you looking over your shoulder while you Fung Shui’d your plate in an..

  • Chana Masala

    Chana Masala – not what you would expect for a pairing with Big Rock Traditional Ale, right? Well, guess what? It’s fantastic. The tomatoes and spices bring out the malt..

  • Lasagna

    There is just something about a classic lasagna in the winter. So cozy, so warm and so so comforting. With melty layers to meat, cheese, and pasta. Mmmmmm. An honestly,..

  • Soy Chicken Skewers

    Soy Chicken Skewers

    We’ve partnered up with the lovely Collective – A Craft Beer Shop to create and share some recipes pairing with their delicious wine collection over the next few months. It..

  • Classic Beef Roast

    We don’t get to have a good beef roast very often – but it definitely a meal I absolutely cherish (and completely underestimated how simple it was until I made..

  • Halibut with Mango Salsa

    There is just something lovely about white fish – it is like a blank canvas for whatever flavour you wish to create. My favourite of the white fish has to..

  • Sautéed Pancetta & Brussel Sprouts

    So I think we can all agree that bacon makes everything better. You know what makes bacon dishes even better? When you use the fat to cook with. YUM. So,..

  • Bruschetta

    If you hadn’t noticed by now, I’m a big fan of Italy. This is partly because of their beautiful art, language and culture, but mostly, its because of their stellar..

  • Vanilla Honey Poached Pears

    Sometimes you need a break from baked goods, but really, who wants to say goodbye to dessert completely? Poached Pears are one of my favourite dessert alternatives that don’t overload..

  • Spiced Chocolate Cakes

    Firstly, who doesn’t love beer and who doesn’t love chocolate (seriously, I want names!)? You don’t often see them paired together, but when you do the result is magical. For..

  • Lamb Burgers

    When I was approached by Big Rock to do some beer pairings, I was thrilled (because who doesn’t love beer?) and excited to get working on some delicious recipes! After..

  • Elk Stew

    Winter is my favourite season and this is partly because I love the hearty foods that it brings (that, and sweater weather). To me, a hearty stew is perfect on..

  • Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto

    When I was a child, my mother used to make us her version of “Croque-monsieurs” instead of grilled cheese sandwiches. She would place ham or prosciutto in the middle of..

  • Steak Sandwich

    Question: If a steak is eaten in the forest and nobody is around to see you eat it, is it still delicious? Well, do you know how to cook steak?..

  • Chicken Wings

    The majestic chicken wing! Did you know that it was estimated 1.33 BILLION chicken wings were eaten during this year’s super bowl (fact provided by the National Chicken Wing Council…

  • The Italian Street Dog

    It’s no lie that lately the hot-dog has been getting some good publicity. New venues with new ideas are putting a lot of new twists on a classic ball park..

  • Salami Crostini

    I’d like to claim I’m always on-point with my ingredients. That I shop at only the best, local, freshest bistros…but lets get real, I’m as busy as everybody else.  I..

  • Mozza Balls

    As soon as I tried the mozzarella balls at Famoso, I knew I had to create this at home. With delicious, good-quality ingredients, this recipe is irresistible and a definite..

  • Apple Pancetta Crostini

    Don’t know what chiffonade means? Perfect, neither will your guests. Start the night off right with this surprisingly impressive crostini. You can even chat it up and sound like you know..

 

 

 

Recipes using Wine & Beer

  • Beer Steamed Mussels

    Mussels are one of my favourite easy meals. If you have a little bit of planning, they are a delicious and decedent quick meal that feels like a treat. Best..

  • Seafood Pasta

    It’s 5 o’clock on a Wednesday and you haven’t pulled anything out for dinner. Thankfully, this seafood pasta is easy, quick and flexible enough to suit what you have on..

  • Cedar Planked Salmon with Blueberry Compote

    You know your meal is gonna be good when it starts with lumber. Don’t forget to add the beer, to the recipe and to the chef. This delightfully easy salmon..

  • Citrus Mahi Mahi

    Now I know what you’re thinking, “Isn’t this just a recipe for the fish in fish and chips?” Now this is a point where I throw you a curve ball…

  • Paella

    Paella is a classic and ancient dish from Spain. As with so many other dishes throughout history, there is a wide variety of ways to make the dish and everyone..

  • Lasagna

    There is just something about a classic lasagna in the winter. So cozy, so warm and so so comforting. With melty layers to meat, cheese, and pasta. Mmmmmm. An honestly,..

  • Sautéed Tomato & Basil Spaghetti

    Summer is coming to an end (sad!) and we’re currently trying to use up all of the delicious goodies from the garden we can – including the delicious orange cherry..

  • Apple Cider Sorbet

    I bet you had to adult today. Did you have to attend a meeting, contemplate about doing something bad for you versus doing something good, have somebody come ask you..

  • Bacon Mac & Cheese

    Mac & Cheese is a classic comfort food and one of my favourite meals to enjoy on a cold day. But you know what makes Mac & Cheese even better?..

  • Beer & Cheese Dip

    Just when you thought that beer and cheese couldn’t be more perfect together – you discover that you can combine them into one perfect dish. This simple and delicious dip..

  • Jerk Chicken

    Jerk Chicken has always seemed daunting, but it actually is so easy. There are only 4 steps: blend all marinade ingredients, throw marinade in a bag with the chicken (and marinade..

  • Beer Pulled Pork

    Pulled Pork is a classic comfort food and Big Rock’s Bourbon Barrel Dark Amber Ale adds the perfect touch of sweet and smokey to the mix. The beauty of this..

  • Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

    Nothing is better on a cold winters day than some Shepherd’s pie. With the help of this Big Rock Porter, it has a delicious creaminess to it that will fill..

  • Meat Pie

    Meat pies and Scottish heavy ale go together like a Scotsman and a kilt. Only difference is you will want to know what is under our meat pies. Here is..

  • Beer Battered Fish

    Let’s be honest, if you caught the fish yourself, beer was likely involved. And now it can involved in making it too! A bit of beer for the fish, a..

  • Marinated Fish Tacos

    Yes, I have done fish taco’s before – but seriously, who doesn’t love fish tacos? I want names. Since they are the perfect spring/summer light meal, they have become a..

  • Jambalaya

    It’s the post-holiday season and everyone’s wallets are tight. My brother came to visit over the holidays and boy, did this recipe ever go over well. With simple and relatively..

  • Apple Sage Pork Tenderloin

    Pork tenderloin is my go-to “oh shit, people are coming over and I don’t know what to make.” It’s easy (you literally season with salt and pepper and put it..

  • Citra Beef

    This beef is having an identity crisis – this slow-cooker meal is aspiring to be a salad. Who knew that a recipe could be so much harder to name than..

  • Beer Marinated Salmon

    Although this recipe uses the Traditional ale, it is anything but traditional. An twist on a recipe with an Asian flare, this salmon is sure to surprise and delight. Incredibly..

 

 

 

Local Product Feature Recipes

  • Greek Steak Kabobs

    It’s barbecue season! And what is better than delicious steak kabobs? We took the delicious Urban Butcher Tri-Tip Steak and made it into a recipe for some easy steak kabobs..

  • Cold Smoked Steaks with Herbed Potato Salad

    Heard of cold smoked steaks? No? We hadn’t either until we tried the delicious Cold Smoked Ribeye and Striploin steaks from Urban Butcher. Wonderfully tender, but full of delicate smoky..

  • Scallops with Roasted Carrot Puree & Pomegranate Beurre Blanc

    I love scallops. Like, adore them. There is something so delicate and elegant about them that makes them feel like such a delicacy. I love the idea of the simple..

  • Elk Tenderloin Steak

    Elk Tenderloin Steaks with Red Wine Au Jus

    Everyone has their favourite steaks and I have to say tenderloin is one of mine. So flavourful and tender, it is really hard to beat. Combine that with the subtle..

  • Bison Ribeye Steak

    Bison Ribeye Steak with Herb Butter & Pommes Anna

    There really isn’t anything better than steaks on the bbq in the summer – especially when enjoyed with friends. Bison Ribeye Steaks aren’t exactly your run-of-the-mill grocery store finds, but..

  • Wild Boar Ragu

    Wild Boar Ragu

    Wild Boar is one of those things that you are thrilled to see in a restaurant, but rarely see at the store – and consequently never make at home. When..

  • Chocolate Berry Trifle

    The holidays are that wonderful time of year where we don’t worry about eating healthy and just love to make delicious food for all of our friends and family to..

  • Bison Roast

    We are lucky to live in an area of the world where we have access to bison. Not a common meat, it is similar to beef, but more lean and..

  • Bison Meatballs

    Bison is a unique meat that isn’t nearly as common around the world as it’s close alterative, beef. We’re lucky here in Alberta to have bison ranchers and to be..