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TagRoasted Tomato Spaghettini
This recipe has become a favourite of mine this summer as the cherry tomatoes in the garden started to ripen. I have made it with..
Creamy Lemon Prawn Pasta
With being stuck inside these days, I feel like we are all playing the “what can I make from the ingredients in my fridge” game a lot..
Soy-Sesame Glazed Salmon
This recipe really came as a weeknight dinner when I had salmon and too many green onions to count. I was trying to figure out how I..
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..
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..
Pan-Seared Scallops
I am obsessed with scallops. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE bacon wrapped scallops, but they are so much more, even without bacon. I consider..
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..
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..
Herbed Chicken Caesar Salad
Serve this very quick and easy salad next time your “healthy” friends stop by. Pair it with the Big Rock Belly Flop Apricot Grisette,..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken has always seemed daunting, but it actually is so easy. There are only 4 steps: blend all marinade ingredients, throw..
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,..