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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...
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..
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..
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..
Turkey Pot Pie
A great way to use up extra turkey after a holiday feast, this pot pie also uses up the extra veggies you have kicking around the..
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..
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),..
Chimichurri
What do you do when fall is pending and you have a ton of parsley left in the garden? Make chimichurri of course! Originally from South..
Scottish Leg of Lamb with Barley & Root Vegetables
Straight from the highlands in late winter, although this dish is rich, is it addicting! It’s also a great dish to warm you up on those..
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..
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..
Maple Mustard Salmon
This is my go-to weeknight recipe – 30 mins (including cooking) and dinner is on the table! Boom! So easy, yet so delicious and moist,..
Cedar Planked Snapper
There is just something about a simple white fish recipe with a fruit salsa. I love putting a twist on it and incorporating the smokiness..
Crispy Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are delicious, especially when you can achieve amazingly crispy skin that is full of flavour. The key is to render the fat..
Salmon with Zucchini & Sage Garlic Butter
Tinfoil pouches are the perfect weeknight dinners. They are how I survived exams during university (yes, you can survive exams without..
Lemon & Oregano Turkey
It’s almost Christmas!! And for me nothing says Christmas dinner like turkey (with all of the fixings of course!). It is my favourite..
Salmon with Berry-Juniper Sauce
This recipe is a mix of a compote I do for pork tenderloin and the Juniper Sauce recipe from Michel Roux’s Sauce book. The delicious,..