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Sweet Potato Bake
by Caren McSherry
Appetizers & Starters
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Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Dip
An easy and incredibly tasty way to use a can and create something to talk about. With a blend of roasted garlic, tender artichokes, and flavourful shallots, this dip is elevated with creamy Boursin cheese and a hint of zesty lemon zest. GO TO...
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Brunch Board
Serving meals on boards is often limited to charcuterie and appetizers. This doesn’t have to be the case! Make brunch fun and interactive with little to no mess by serving and plating on a beautiful board. This board is from Horseshoe Bay Boards, a...
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Super Bowl Snack Board
This is an epic board that will surely gain a lot of attention on game day. It’s a few components that feature new wing dusts from Kosmos, just in time for Super Bowl Sunday! These are flavour packed seasoning powders that are super versatile. In...
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Classic Gluten Free Focaccia
This simple sheet pan bread is delicious and so easy to prepare. Do not be side lined by proofing yeast, so simple, give this a try. The best flour cup for cup is “Good Flour All-Purpose Baking Flour” the creation of 2 incredible local...
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Crispy Phyllo Wrapped Feta
This a simple, yet impressive appetizer that comes together quickly with minimal prep. The spicy honey compliments the salty feta, and the crispy phyllo makes it a satisfying bite. These one biters are guaranteed to be a crowd favourite. GO TO...
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This dip was inspired by muhammara, a spicy Lebanese dip typically made with walnuts, red peppers, breadcrumbs and other ingredients. This recipe is nut free and versatile, ideal with crudités, warm pita bread or even as a finishing sauce for...
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Fancy Grilled Cheese on Mushroom Madeira Sauce
..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Grilled Cheese Ingredients: 8 slices white bread Dijon mustard 8 medium thick slices of Fontina or Emmental, or Jarlsberg cheese Butter, softened Mushroom Sauce Ingredients: 4 tbsp unsalted butter ½ lb white...
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Breakfast Hash
Breakfast hash is a no brainer when it comes to an easy breakfast that quickly comes together using leftovers. You can make a breakfast hash out of almost anything and there’s very little prep involved. This one pan recipe is savoury, hearty, and...
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Crispy Shrimp Dumplings
These dumplings are so delicious and come together in just minutes. Crispy bottom and soft top, with a moist, delicious filling…the hardest part is filling and folding, how hard can that be? I urge you to give these a try. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO....
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BBQ Truffle Pizza
In an attempt to make entertaining simple and delicious, I created this great pizza to serve as an appetizer with drinks. Ingredients: 4 8-inch pre-made pizza crusts (see note) 2 cups mascarpone cheese 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 jar (5.6oz)...
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Tomato & Burrata Bruschetta
Whether served as an easy lunch or an appetizer, this easy bruschetta is a knock-out. You can use any rustic bread, but day-old is always best. I like the coloured tomatoes if you can find them, if not the red will do just fine. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO....
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Toasted Corn Tostadas
Delightfully fresh, without complication. The corn tortillas can be baked or fried in advance and simply topped with the corn mixture when ready to serve. By boiling the corn first, it quickens the charring process. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. ...
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears
Simplicity is often the best choice, especially combined with fresh is best. It does not come any tastier than the combo of pears, prosciutto, and balsamic pearls. All the tasting notes are highlighted in this appetizer: sweet, salt, sour and savoury. ....
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Easy Crispy Taquitos
I love avocados and anything that goes with them. My daughter, Christina, shares the same love, and she makes one damn good guac. I am thrilled that she has become a truly good cook and shoves me aside when it comes to making guacamole. This recipe is...
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Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema & Pico de Gallo
Baja fish tacos with chipotle crema & pico de gallo. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Fish Tacos Ingredients: 1.5 pounds fresh white fish (cod or halibut is my preference) 1 cup cabbage, shaved thin 1 avocado, sliced in wedges Lime, for garnish...
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Charred Cauliflower & Chorizo Tacos with Avocado
It seems that cauliflower has not yet reached its 15 minutes of fame, now, or anytime soon. This is a perfect starter to any meal or part of an appy party. Just make lots as they fly! ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Chorizo & Cauliflower Ingredients:...
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Zucchini Dill & Feta Fritters
It is hard to say no to all your friendly hobby gardeners that want to heap their home-grown zucchini harvest upon you. Forget the muffins and breads and bring on a savoury little fritter that is great on its own or served as a side dish. ..GO TO...
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Summer Corn Risotto
Summer corn risotto is a delicious summertime variation of the classic Italian dish. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Sweet Corn Ingredients: 2 cobs corn, kernels removed 1 garlic clove, smashed whole 1 bay leaf 3 thyme sprigs, whole on stem 7 cups...
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West Coast Chipotle, Crab & Corn Cakes
Crab cakes are the darling of every cocktail party or first course in a sit-down dinner. What separates good from bad is simple: CRAB, good crab, Dungeness crab. Never substitute for the imitation, always use Dungeness. If not, you simply have a...
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Elotes - Mexican Street Corn
This corn on the cob recipe is one of my summer favourites. Keeping the husk on at the end of the cob gives the dish a rustic look, but for something more refined you can remove the husk completely. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Elotes Ingredients: 4...
Salad & Dressing
Soup & Stew
Mains & Sauces
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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...
Fish & Seafood
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Seafood Green Coconut Curry
This seafood curry might look intense but dedicate some time to making the curry paste and you’ll have an incredible green curry just minutes away stored inside your freezer. Don’t shy away from the number of chilies in this recipe - the...
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Pistachio & Lemon Crusted Halibut
Halibut is my favourite fish, and we’re spoiled with incredible wild Pacific halibut caught just off British Columbia’s shores. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 1 cup pistachios, toasted 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 garlic...
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Sesame Salmon with Biryani Rice
This delicious, yet ridiculously simply rice can be served alone or topped with Christina’s sesame-crusted salmon filet or chicken. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Biryani Rice - Ingredients: 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 large yellow or white...
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Mussels Two Ways
Mussels two ways: White Wine & Leek and Coconut Curry. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. White Wine & Leek - Ingredients: 2lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced and zested 3 cloves...
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Mediterranean Halibut
It’s no secret that wild Pacific halibut is my absolute favourite fish. This recipe takes inspiration from the Mediterranean with big, bold flavours. The rich, dense halibut stands up perfectly to the flavourful sauce. I like to serve this with a...
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BC Spot Prawn Ceviche
Take advantage of the freshness of the BC spot prawns and serve them as a delicious ceviche, dressed in lime, some high-quality olive oil, and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: ½ lb fresh BC Spot...
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Harissa Prawns
Harissa is a very spicy condiment with its roots embedded in Moroccan cuisine. If spice does not light up your life, use a scant teaspoon. Preserved lemon is also a common ingredient in Moroccan cooking. They both add a flavor dimension that is like no...
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Wild Pacific Halibut with Spinach Basil Pesto
Wild Pacific halibut with spinach basil pesto and frizzled leeks. The colourful contrast between the vibrant green pesto sauce and the bright white of our local wild Pacific halibut makes this easy-to-prepare dish a solid keeper. Pesto Sauce...
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Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Sauce
When something tastes this good, it’s usually extremely difficult to believe that it’s actually simple and quick. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 3 tbsp wasabi mustard 3 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2/3 cup black...
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Halibut with Orange Beurre Blanc
The season has launched and there is nothing that can come close to our amazing Pacific Halibut. This recipe is quick, simple and above all delicious. Thank you to our wonderful fishermen and women who bring us this beautiful bounty. Ingredients: 2...
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Great Bear Scallops with Saffron Sauce
These beautiful scallops from Coastal Shellfish in Prince Rupert are truly superb. Complimented with the saffron sauce makes for the perfect dish. ..GO TO RECIPE VIDEO..>.. Ingredients: 30 scallops, rinsed well and blotted dry on paper towel...
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West Coast Halibut Cheeks
I love halibut season and especially the cheeks. They are available at good fish shops. I am using a local company called MITCH’S CATCH. Mitch’scatch.com Truly the best cheeks I have ever had. Ingredients: 1 pound...
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The Perfect Piece of Fish
Perfect you say?? it is super easy, just don’t over think it. You need a hot fry pan, good seasoning and that is it. Ingredients: 900 - 1 kilo of fresh halibut, salmon or cod Your favourite rub 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil A very good non...
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Wasabi - Panko Crusted Halibut Cheeks
Nothing could be easier or more flavourful than this. Ingredients: 12-16 ounces fresh BC halibut cheeks ½ cup Wasabi Mayonnaise 1 cup Panko (Japanese style breadcrumbs) 1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil for frying Method: 1. Rinse and blot the cheeks dry...
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Halibut Cheeks with Leek & Tomato
Halibut cheeks are the most tender and unique part of the fish. They can be as small as 2 inches and as large as the palm of your hand. Now is the season, dive in! Ingredients - Leek & Tomato Sauce: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium leek,...
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Crusted Prawns with 2.0 Chili Mayo
Dukkah & Sesame Crusted Prawns. Dukkah is an Egyptian spice that goes a long way in taste and texture crusted onto jumbo prawns. Served with a spicy Harissa mayo gives it the perfect kick. Super simple. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Dukkah spice 1/4 cup...
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Brined and Grilled Prawns
Ingredients: 1 cup Kosher salt 1 cup boiling water 8 cups cold water 1 pound prawns (26-30 size) shell on Ingredients for Paste: 2 garlic cloves minced 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika 3 Tbsp olive oil juice from ½ fresh lemon sea salt to...
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Coconut Curry Bowl with Seared Fish
Seared Fish Ingredients: 2 lbs halibut, snapper, or cod 1 cup rice flour grapeseed oil for frying Seared Fish Method: 1. Skin the fish and cut into 2 inch cubes. Dredge in the rice flour and shake off the excess. 2. Heat a non stick pan to...
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Tuna Burgers with Sesame Aioli
There was, once upon a time when the only burger we made friends with was beef. As the food scene casts it’s net, we find that really anything goes. Make it good and they will eat. Chicken, lamb, salmon, and tuna all make great choices for burger...
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Miso Glazed Sable Fish
The glaze can be made several days ahead and kept refrigerated. 1-2 days maximizes the depth of flavour in the fish. Ingredients: 1/4 cup sake 1/4 cup mirin 4 Tablespoons white miso paste 2 Tablespoons berry sugar 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 2...