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October 1, 2023
3 Recipes To Give You A Taste Of B.C.’s Wine Region
We’re sharing recipes from Okanagan Valley’s top chefs, restaurants, cafés and wineries, all featured in Okanagan Eats: Signature Chefs’ Recipes from British Columbia’s Wine Valleys by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari. Indulge in the Cabernet Franc–braised Short Ribs from Chaos Bistro at Ex Nihilo Vineyards or the perennial favorite Buddha Bowl from Klippers Organics.
Braised Lamb with Burrata and Herb Oil
“When Peter van Boekhout first opened Sprout, he kept things “pretty simple” in the kitchen. “It was just me and my rolling pin doing three batches of croissants a day,” he says. More recently, he’s hired more staff, including James McKenzie, the former restaurant chef at Waterfront Wines. “He’s pushing our food in a different direction,” says van Boekhout. This dish is a perfect example: it’s great for a mostly make-ahead dinner, ideally served with freshly made focaccia.” – Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari
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Buddha Bowl
“People look to Klippers Organics for healthy food they can enjoy on the go, and this Buddha bowl is a perennial favorite. Its ingredients change with the seasons, but this vegan and gluten-free version is sure to satisfy. Most of the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time and assembled when you’re hungry. Falafel made with dried chickpeas taste better than canned but require slightly more effort— start it the night before you plan to serve it.” – Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari
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Cabernet Franc–braised Short Ribs
“This hearty braised beef dish uses what is fast becoming one of the Okanagan Valley’s—and Ex Nihilo’s—signature grape varieties, Cabernet Franc. This is an ideal dish to make ahead for a dinner party. The flavors simply become deeper and better integrated with time.” – Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari
Get the recipe here.
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Images and Recipes from Okanagan Eats: Signature Chefs’ Recipes from British Columbia’s Wine Valleys by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari. Photography by Jon Adrian. © 2023 by Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari. Recipes copyright © 2023 by individual restaurants. Excerpted with permission from Figure 1 Publishing. All rights reserved