Scallop on the Half Shell
Scallop on the half shell makes for a wow-worthy presentation. Salmon roe adds a briny pop, emphasizing oceanic flavour. Chef Dustin Pajak Close Company Ingredients Chive butter 1 cup unsalted…
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Mushroom Pintxo Deluxo
Mushroom pintxo as imagined by chef Dustin Pajak is an ode to San Sebastian's pintxo bars. This bite-sized snack exudes rich flavours of black truffle. Chef Dustin Pajak Close Company…
Calypso Pork Skewers
Pork skewers, a Trinidadian dish, in a zingy green sauce, are a harmonious mix of spicy, sweet and savoury. Chef Dustin Pajak Close Company Ingredients Marinated pork skewers 2 pork…
Cauliflower Flatbread
Cauliflower flatbread is a lesson in texture, melding charred cauliflower, sticky apricot jam and crunchy almonds. Chef Karli Smith Cordova Tapas & Wine Ingredients Roasted Cauliflower 1 head of cauliflower…
Hummus with Cranberries
Hummus is reimagined with a few unexpected ingredients in this recipe from chef Karli Smith. Cranberries and Grand Marnier imbue a festive touch. Chef Karli Smith Cordova Tapas & Wine…
Stuffed Arancini
Stuffed arancini filled with tangy Genovese sauce centres put a spin on a classic. Chef Sean Smith Cibo Waterfront Cafe Ingredients Genovese sauce (stuffing) 2 lbs beef chuck 3 large…
Eggplant Bruschetta with Romesco
Eggplant bruschetta get an un-traditional upgrade in this recipe from Chef Sean Smith of Cibo, thanks to an addition of Spanish romesco sauce. Chef Smith suggests using storebought marinara sauce…
Perogy Poutine
Perogy poutine ('Prince Vladimir poutine' as The Oakwood calls it) marries classic Euro flavours to poutine. Sauerkraut and sour cream offset rich fried potatoes with tang. Chefs John Lindenbach and…
Boeuf Bourguignon Poutine
Boeuf bourguignon poutine takes the French-Canadian snack to the next level with the addition of traditional braised beef stew and melty raclette cheese. Make the stew a day in advance…
Golden Cups
Golden cups appies are a sweet and tangy variation on classic spring rolls and dumplings. Mint leaves add a hit of freshness. Chef Sumruoy Poomrat Siam Thai Ingredients Lemongrass sauce…
Arctic Char Pita
Arctic char pita loaded with bold-flavoured baba ganoush is smartly spiced. Mild ‘n fatty northern lake fish takes a seriously sexy turn topped with Manitoba’s own caviar. Quinlan Cook Smith…