With the weather getting warmer and the nights getting longer, it’s officially BBQ season and what better day to BBQ than Canada Day? When you have everything from veggies to burgers on your BBQ, you need a drink that doesn’t overpower or underwhelm. Recently I attended a tasting of the 1000 Stories … Read more
This is the sixth in the series of recipes from the spectacular – Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine and Food Experience event held August 25, 2017. This week we are excited to share the recipe for Roasted Loin of Lamb from Chef Lee Humphries from the Sonora Room, the Fifth Course at the Icons of … Read more
This is the fifth in the series of recipes from the spectacular – Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine and Food Experience event held August 25, 2017. This week we are excited to share the recipe for Albacore Tuna Ceviche courtesy of Chef Connie DeSouza and Chef John Jackson from Charcut and Charbar. Featured Second Course at … Read more
Wildebeest’s Game Lasagne Featuring a meaty mélange of venison and lamb, Wildebeest’s game lasagna offers a hearty new take on the classic Italian dish. Serves 4 Braise Ingredients: 500g venison stewing meat 500g boneless lamb leg 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced … Read more
‘Tortilla Soup’ Ingredients 4 litres chicken stock * 4 TBSP ancho purée * 1TBSP ancho powder 2 cups lightly sautéed onion Salt to taste 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice Valentina to taste (1/4 cup ish?) Method *For the stock we buy free range chicken bones, roast and simmer over night with … Read more
‘Cashew on the Flip-side’ A Unique twist on the classic rum-and-eggnog, Wildebeest’s ‘Cashew on the Flip-side’ offers a cheeky mix offers a mix of rum, dessert wine, cashew milk, whole egg and house-made winter spice syrup. Shaken with egg to create a frothy consistency and finished with a grating of tonka bean, the … Read more
Dried Apricot, Chestnut & Brioche Bread Stuffing Ingredients: 2 loaves brioche bread, diced into cubes 4 stalks celery, diced 1 small yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped ½ bunch fresh sage, chopped ¼ bunch fresh thyme, chopped 1 small handful of dried apricots, … Read more
‘L’Abattoir Slaughternog’ INGREDIENTS: 45 mL Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon 15 mL Sons of Vancouver Amaretto 15 mL Lemon Juice 15 mL Orange Juice 20 mL Honey Water (1 part honey to 1 part water) 15 mL Cream 2 dashes Bittered Sling Malagasy Chocolate Bitters 1 Whole Egg METHOD: Combine all ingredients … Read more
Herd-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan Potato Pave Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS: Four pieces of beef tenderloin (approximately 5 to 6 oz. each) Crust 2 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 bunch parsley 1/4 bunch basil 1/4 bunch rosemary Salt and Pepper 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Potato Pave 6 to 8 peeled russet potatoes, … Read more
Winter ‘Hangover’ Frittata Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 medium-sized winter squash (ex. kabocha, kuri, winter luxury) 150 grams of roasted potatoes (can be leftovers from Christmas dinner!) 227 grams sausage, casing removed 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped 4 oz capriny goat cheese ¼ cup olive oil 6 whole … Read more