PAN FRIED CHICKEN SERVED WITH FINGERLING POTATO SALAD & FRESH OKANAGAN PEACHES SERVES 4 CHICKEN & OVERNIGHT MARINADE: 8 PIECES BONE IN, SKIN ON CHICKEN, (THIGHS & DRUMSTICKS) 500 ML BUTTERMILK T/T KOSHER SALT T/T FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN FRYING DREDGE (THOROUGHLY COMBINE TOGETHER ALL THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS) : 3 C RICE FLOUR … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Chef Alvin Pillay has joined our #TasteofThursday feature. Look for Chef Alvin’s first recipe on August 13. Kitchen life was imprinted on Alvin Pillay from an early age. His grandfather was a head chef, and family gatherings were centred around the cooking and sharing of meals. After … Read more
Raw Albacore Tuna, Sea Asparagus, Raspberries, Salted Mackerel Executive chef at the Outpost, a West Coast Fishing Club lodge located on Haida Gwaii, Chef Paul Moran shares another great recipe. Serves 10 as an appetizer Featuring Ingredients found in B.C and utilizing all of them in a Raw form. 1 3lb loin Albacore tuna 4 … Read more
Our “in-house” sommelier Ryan Lewis has kindly sent us his suggestions for this great dish. The obvious and possibly best match for a dish like this one would be Sauvignon Blanc, which pairs extremely well with each individual ingredient. A wine with high acidity is the key here as it will match up with … Read more
LOBSTER SALAD Chef Alessandra Quaglia and Executive Sous Chef Sheldon Maloff Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Large pot of heavily salted water, with lid 2 whole live lobsters Large pot of ice water 8 asparagus spears 1 large heirloom tomato Salt and pepper to taste Champagne Vinaigrette (see below) Preparation: Cover and bring the … Read more
Korean Galbi ‘Dog’ Chef Alex Chen Ingredients: 200g Beef short rib, 1 inch dice 100g beef fat, 1/2 inch dice 1/5 of an Granny Smith apple, do not peel 1/8 of an Asian pear, do not peel 1 tsp peeled ginger, peel 3 Tbs green onion, finely chop 1 Tbs chopped garlic, finely … Read more
Summer Pea Salad with Creamed Goats Cheese, Sprouted Wheat Berries and Lemon Dressing Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup shelled Green Peas 2 cups Snow Peas 2 cups Snap Peas ¼ cup Raw Wheat Berries (we use GRAIN) ½ cup soft Goats Cheese/Chevre (may substitute for cream cheese or Boursin Cheese) ¼ cup Goats/Cow Milk 2 … Read more
We are pleased to introduce a new addition to our #TasteofThursday weekly feature. Welcome Chef Ron Shaw of Grapes & Soda, Farmer’s Apprentice’s new natural wine bar from co-owners David Gunawan and Dara Young. RON SHAW Executive Chef Ron Shaw’s pedigree as the former Executive Chef of Vancouver restaurant Bishop’s, where he studied under celebrated chef and … Read more
Yellowfin Tuna Crudo Tuna: 1.5 lbs sashimi grade yellowfin tuna Cut into 16: 2.5 inch by 0.5 inch slices Tonnato Sauce: Ingredients: 1 can of high quality canned tuna packed in olive oil (local Italian deli) 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Heart of one bunch of celery 1 medium shallot 1 medium garlic … Read more
South East Asian-Inspired Spot Prawn Dumplings Ingredients Dumpling Filling 1 lb live spot prawns ½ tsp ginger, minced ½ tsp garlic, minced 3 tbs coconut milk ½ piece Thai chilli 1 tsp palm sugar 3 tbs fish sauce ¼ tsp cornstarch ½ tsp cilantro stems, minced ½ tsp green onion, minced ¼ lime, zest and juice salt … Read more