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Seared Duck with Spiced Fig Au Jus
Duck is so versatile in its flavour – working with anything from savory to sweet. Here, we’ve gone for a mix of both. A hint of sweetness..
Pecan Baked Brie
Who doesn’t love baked brie? Seriously?! There is just something about it that screams the holidays. And with the pecans and sugar on..
Pilsner & Parmesan Risotto
Risotto is one of those dishes that seem daunting, but actually just requires patience. Nothing about it is particularly difficult, but..
Chicken & Spinach Pasta
I had this simple and delicious pasta recipe at a restaurant once, and I’ve always wanted to recreate it at home. Having the pasta tossed..
Enchiladas
This is one of those things I had made a while ago, but had forgotten how easy they really are. Most enchiladas are filled with meats and..
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..
Roasted Tomato Soup
There is just something about a warm soup on a cold day. Truth be told, when it comes to soup, I’m really in it for the “stuff.” Like,..
Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Compote & Vegetable Sauté
You know the trick to making a dish sound fancy? Include all the ingredients in the title. Yes, it sounds complicated (and impressive),..
Brownies with Cherry, Blueberry & Blackberry Compote
Brownies, who doesn’t love brownies (the correct answer is no one)? Even if you’re not a big cake person, there is just something about..
Beef & Pork Three Bean Chili
It’s finally March! The time of year when (depending on where you live) you can start thinking about the transition of seasons from cold,..
Venison Roast
Venison (a.k.a meat from game animals like deer, moose or elk) is not very common in your average North American grocery store. But, if..
Beef Sliders
Nothing is a more classic pairing than a burger and a beer. For our Big Rock Traditional Ale pairing, we wanted to keep it classic with a..
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..
Potato Bacon Soup
It snowed Sunday and I definitely did not want to go outside. I am not ready to accept winter – except for all of the delicious foods..
Pulled Beef Tacos
Tacos. Is there really anything better than tacos on a Saturday? I think not. They’re great for any size party – from just you (with taco..
Simple Butternut Squash Soup
Fall: the wonderful time year when the leaves turn colour, it’s not too warm or cold and all of the basic girls come out in full force..
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..
BBQ Chicken Nachos
What is your reaction when I suggest putting chicken on Nachos? Does this seem like some sort of crazy, nay, fanatical idea? Are you one..
BBQ Pork Wraps
Pork is a meat that gets a bad rep. Just about all of us who eat pork have had one of those unpleasant experiences eating a pork-chop..