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Striploin with Salsa Verde
by Rob Feenie
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BC Fresh Warba Potato Salad
These beautifully firm local potatoes make for an amazing salad. Not your mamas potato salad, often made with eggs and mayonnaise. This is an outstanding option for outdoor dining and picnics. They can take the heat as the dressing is made with olive...
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Layered Niçoise Salad - Tequila & Wasabi Dressing
Not all Niçoise salads are created equal! Using fresh tuna, as opposed to the canned option, along with the bright dressing elevates this salad to new heights. I like to serve it in a glass dish so you can see all the bright colours. This is a...
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Roasted Corn Salad
This delightful grilled corn and vegetable salad is a must for your outdoor BBQ parties. It pairs perfectly with any protein or sits proud all by itself. This will not disappoint. Salad Ingredients: 4 fresh corn cobs, peeled and cleaned of all...
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Charcuterie Salad
Everyone loves a charcuterie board, but given the state of world affairs, I have switched things up to make it individual servings but just as dynamic and delicious. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 1 box arugula 1 ball of Italian...
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Quinoa Salad Bowl
This customizable quinoa salad is the ideal make-ahead lunch for work. The dressing comes together in seconds and keeps for a week, with no added preservatives or sugars. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you prefer, and add leftover proteins like...
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Mango Avocado Salsa
Mango avocado salsa. ..GO TO THE SALSA SHOWDOWN RECIPE VIDEO..>.. ..GO TO THE FRESH TOMATILLO SALSA RECIPE..>.. Ingredients: 1/2 serrano chili, de-seeded and finely chopped 1/2 jalapeno, de-seeded and finely chopped 1 large garlic clove,...
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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa
A classic freshly grilled salsa using tomatillos gives this salsa a true roasted south of the border taste. If you cannot find tomatillos use Roma tomatoes. ..GO TO THE SALSA SHOWDOWN RECIPE VIDEO..>.. ..GO TO THE MANGO AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE..>....
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Not Another Boring Kale Salad
Not another boring kale salad recipe with Christina Valagao. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard ½ lemon, juiced 1 heaping teaspoon of anchovy paste 1 large garlic clove 1 teaspoon honey ¼ cup extra...
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Grilled Peach, Prosciutto & Burrata Salad
This is the perfect summer salad that takes minimal effort to prepare but looks gorgeous on the table. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 4 peaches, quartered and pitted 150 grams Italian Prosciutto di Parma 30 months, sliced thin and fat...
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Curried Turkey Salad with Grapes & Toasted Almonds
Turkey is not just a Thanksgiving or Christmas protein, it is delicious in all seasons, this curried B.C. turkey salad with chilled grapes and toasted almonds is a warm weather winner. Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh Canadian turkey breast 4 cups turkey...
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Tri-Coloured Cherry Tomato Pasta
This, almost no cook pasta dish is ideal on hot summer days when the tomatoes are bursting with summer sweetness. A great go to when you are in a frantic rush to get the sides done without fussing. I promise this will be the first dish to be cleaned up. ...
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Asian-Inspired Salad
This is the perfect salad for meal prep, picnics, or lunches to bring to work. I often like to add grilled prawns, salmon or chicken to make it a complete meal. It is super colourful and exciting, definitely not just another boring salad. This will last...
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Sweet Pea, Edamame, and Burrata Salad
The combination of sweet peas, firm edamame, and creamy burrata ranks this salad at the top of my list. When it comes to cheese, everyone knows cheddar, mozzarella, and jack, but burrata is the new cheese kid on the block. Look for it in good delis and...
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Greek Potatoes with Tzatziki
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside oven fries. These delicious Greek potatoes are served with a side of homemade Tzatziki for dipping Greek Potatoes Ingredients: 5-6 large Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes cut into large wedges ¼ cup...
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Watermelon and Feta Salad
This refreshing salad is a welcome first course on a hot summer day. I like the seedless variety, it saves your guests the time to pick out the seeds and keeps the cubes are even. Ingredients: 4-6 slices seedless watermelon, 1/2 inch...
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Rice Salad in a Jar
Salad in a jar?? Really, but honestly, it is the cuteness of presentation and the gorgeous layered colours that provokes lively conversation to this salad course. What I like best is that it can be made hours ahead, chilled and served on a buffet table...
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Apple, Arugula & Pomegranate Salad
I created this salad for Simi (Simi Sara from CKNW), who loves Honey Crisp Apples. The combination of sweet and crisp combined with the peppery arugula is a delightful flavour marriage. Pomegranate seeds and a good crumble of goat cheese makes this salad...
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Heirloom Tomatoes with Herbed Ricotta
An Heirloom tomato is considered such if passed down through generations because of special characteristics. They are worth seeking out in farmers markets where they are in abundance. Don't be discouraged by blemishes and radical shapes it is to be...
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Corn, Bean and Avocado Salad
This bright and colourful salad is perfect for a simple buffet or if time is tight, use the canned version of black beans, simply rinse well and let them sit for a few minutes to dry off. Ingredients: 5 cobs fresh corn 2 cups black beans cooked, or 3...
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BC Nugget Potato Salad
BC Warba Potatoes, (their official name) also known as the “little guys with the pink eyes” are special to British Columbia. It is the first local potato of the year and harvest typically begins in June. They are harvested before their skin...
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Sweet Potato Bake
This is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner. It is easy to put together, has a unique presentation and above all tastes amazing. Pairs well with turkey, lamb or pork and can stand proud as a vegan or vegetarian dish. Ingredients: 800...
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Weeknight Enchiladas
Spice up a weeknight dinner with these easy to make Chicken Enchiladas. GO TO RECIPE VIDEO Ingredients: 1 large white onion, thinly sliced 4 large cloves of garlic, minced 2 large chicken breasts 1 can of white cannellini beans 3...
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Mushroom Bolognese
This recipe is completely plant based making it the perfect vegan recipe for your meatless dinners. Mushrooms are the star, to the blind eye, even the biggest meat lover could be fooled. The combination of different mushrooms and aromatics make this a...
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Crispy Noodles Stir Fry
Love a little crunch to my noodle. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 1/2 package of Chinese noodles. (8 ounces) cooked, rinsed, drained and wrapped in a towel Sauce Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Ketjap...
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Smashed Potatoes with Jalapeño Gremolata
..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 2 lbs baby new potatoes 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling Salt and freshly cracked pepper ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1/8 cup + 1 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped ½...
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Mac 'N Cheese Waffles
This recipe is decant and delicious. Its a fun side to add to the table with your favourite main course or you could use this as a base for your eggs benny. The possibilities are endless with this crispy cheesy waffle. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. ...
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Nashville Crispy Chicken Burgers
Spicy, sweet, and crunchy… what better combo is there? I like to make these into mini burgers, however if you feel like a full size - go for it. I’ve designed this recipe to work with an air fryer, as sometimes deep frying can be too much of...
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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
This easy-to-prepare vegetarian side for your barbecue get-together is not only tasty but is perfect served alongside all proteins. Ingredients: 4 firm fresh portobello mushrooms, stems removed and chopped 2 tbsp butter 2 medium shallots, peeled...
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Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Tacos can involve a lot of prep work and steps… this one, not so much! This is a “set it and forget it” method but has all the flavour of a multi-step recipe. Leftovers are perfect on salads or in wraps… that is if you have any...
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Crispy Tofu Bowl with Sweet & Sour Glaze
Tofu seems to be a love or hate protein. Personally, I love it as a high protein meatless option that is absolutely delicious – provided it’s done properly! This is a fantastic weeknight meal that can be prepped in 30 minutes or less. Get...
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Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Labneh & Dukkah
This colourful and delicious platter of rainbow carrots make a perfect side to any dinner. If you cannot find the coloured variety, simply use the classic orange variety – it is the preparation that gives the za-za-zoom! ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>...
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Lasagna Rotolo
Normally I find lasagna to be heavy and weigh you down, this version is light and the perfect main or can also be a side dish to an Italian feast. The effort is worth it, I promise! ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Bolognese Sauce - Ingredients: 1lb...
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Shakshuka
This breakfast dish is great anytime of year, but it’s especially perfect over the holidays when the weather calls for something warm and hearty. It comes together in about half an hour and can easily be doubled to feed a small crowd. ..GO TO...
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Seriously Delicious Brussel Sprouts
Long gone are the days of boiled or steamed Brussels sprouts. These umami-packed sprouts will have you going for seconds! ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 4 cups Brussel sprouts, trimmed and cut in thirds or halves 3 large garlic...
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Mediterranean Couscous
Middle Eastern couscous is not the common small-grained couscous with which most of us are familiar. This is a larger toasted variety that swells to the size of tiny peas. The texture is far more interesting than regular couscous. Leftover salad is...
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Classic Paella
A classic dish from the region of Valencia in Spain. There are certain rules to the preparation, such as never cover or ever stir the rice. The rest is up to you regarding ingredients. That belongs to you and your personal likes. The...
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Thai-Inspired BBQ Chicken Pizza
This pizza is made super simple by using a frozen premade pizza shells. I like to keep several packages on hand to be ready whenever the urge for pizza hits. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: Two 10–12-inch plain pizza shells 2...
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Muffuletta
Muffuletta is an Italian sandwich on steroids! It is the quintessential New Orleans sandwich of cured meats, cheese and tangy olive salad piled onto a sturdy Italian loaf. Perfect to feed a crowd, this sandwich is the epitome of epic!..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO...
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Smashed Burgers
Everyone has a great burger recipe, this is mine. I created this to try and mock my favourite fast food joint in the states, this is my best take on the classic In N Out burger, Tina’s style. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 1...
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Asparagus Lasagna
Open stacked asparagus lasagna. Pasta does not always have to be a bowl of noodles tossed in sauce, nor a stuffed and sealed packet. This relatively easy dish brings lots of flavour to focus on the asparagus, the presentation and not the noodle. It is...