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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,..
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..
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..
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..
Sweet & Salty Pizza
YYC Pizza Week creates a delicious competition between restaurants and bloggers each year to benefit charity. This year, part of the..
Shrimp Roll
Whenever I visit the coast, I feel the need to eat seafood all the time. I purposely seek out all of the fish, prawns, oysters, mussels..
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..
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..
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..
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,..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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...
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..
Grilled Prawns
I had the most amazing grilled shrimp at a friends wedding – juicy large shrimp with hints of white wine and garlic, wrapped in delicious..
Mushroom, Bacon & Gruyère Crostini
As you have heard a million times, I love recipes that are easy and delicious. I always have bacon lardons in my fridge pre-cooked (what,..
Almond-Stuffed Dates
Inspired by Victoria’s Tapa Bar, these almond-stuffed dates are to die for! Wrapped in bacon, they are are completely irresistible and..