February 2026

Over the course of the last couple of years I’ve increasingly come across restaurant menus and recipes that call for consommés. In each case, the results have been fantastic, each adding a elegant and flavourful aspect to the dish. And the best part is that consommés are fairly easy and straightforward to make. This Tomato…

I first tried Watermelon Gazpacho at sEb L’Artisan Culinaire during a trip to Mont Tremblant in 2020. Then I came across a similar mango version at Boulevard restaurant in Vancouver in 2021, and the wheels started turning. I’m usually not a huge fan of “cold” soups, but these fruit and tomato flavour combinations really worked…

Regardless of the season, this Mango, Mozzarella and Avocado salad is sure to please. It’s light, fresh, and satisfyingly crisp and flavourful. The citrus vinaigrette brings the whole dish together perfectly, adding just the right level of sourness to balance the dish. This one works well as either a starter, a side, or a full…

This recipe was inspired by the fresh outdoors and the taste of a full, hearty salad after returning home from a long hike on the trails. It’s full of fresh, crispy goodness and brimming with healthy ingredients that are essential for re-fueling after a day of activity. And the best part is that this salad…

I find that hummus is extremely versatile and enjoy trying different flavour combinations of this popular dish. For this Honey Caramelized Onion Hummus version we’ve enhanced the traditional hummus flavour by adding delicious honey and caramelized onion. The result is a slightly sweet, and somewhat savory dish that provides a perfect centerpiece for your holiday…

If you’re looking for an easy, quick dressing that’s extremely delicious, then you need to try this recipe. This Keto-friendly dressing is incredibly versatile and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Use it as a topping for salad or as a dipping sauce (think vegetables, chicken wings, etc.). This is also a perfect…

Everyone has tried the regular potato salad, but wait until you try this Roasted Potato Salad. Just in time for summer BBQing season, this recipe changes things up by using roasted potatoes (instead of the typical boiled), and adds heightened flavour with the use of roasted garlic. As I’ve said many times on social media,…

With summer salad season in full swing, my wife and I have fallen in love with Green Goddess Dressing. We’ve been buying so much of it that I figured “why not just make our own?”. So, we put our heads together and have come up with what we think is pretty amazing take on this…

It’s quite possible that these Parmesan Truffle Fries will leave you saying “these are the best fries I’ve every had!”. I’ve actually heard that comment a few times, and I wholeheartedly agree. First, I love Parmesan cheese; second, I love truffles; and third I love french fries – so this is a match made in…