For those that are more of a fan of the classic recipes though, there are many dishes from years gone by that can be updated with more modern twists. Whether these twists are from bringing something from abroad into a classic Canadian dish, or just switching it up to a more modern health conscious vegetarian option, no matter what your taste buds you can find that spin that makes your mouth water.
The following are just a few spins of classic recipes that you can enjoy during the Alberta winter months, or even all year round.
Send in the Perogies
Ukrainian culture has had an influence all over Canada, and one of most widespread ones in Alberta cooking is the perogy. If you are interested in taking your perogies to the next level with several different twists, then check out the five recipes available from How to Make Dinner that can turn frozen (or fresh) perogies into world class dishes.
You have a selection of recipes from their YouTube video. Try combining perogies with a classic mushroom stroganoff, but replace the noodles with perogies, making the appropriately named mushroom peroganoff. Or, you can combine frozen perogies with another Canadian staple and make yourself some perogy poutine.
Next Level Pancakes
The pancake is a favourite breakfast food for a lot of people in Alberta, but sometimes you just want something more than the basic bland pancake. Dairy Farmers of Canada has the solution for you. Available as part of their recipe collection, numerous variations of pancake recipes give you something new every day of the week to try.
The pancake recipes showcased range from the very healthy hearty oatmeal pancakes to the decadent red velvet pancakes with cream cheese topping. No matter your mood in the morning, things will be looking up for the whole day when you try out any one of their spins on the classic pancake recipe.
Never Have a Beef with Your Beef
A cornerstone of Alberta agriculture is the ever popular Alberta beef, and if you grew up in Alberta you’ve probably had every style of beef there is for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Why not switch it up with bringing an international spin to your beef dishes? One example is the crispy beef bowls by Stephanie Kay Nutrition inspired by Korean-style cooking.
Korean beef bowls are a great option for a quick meal that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Using the recipe available you can prepare your crispy beef, then mix it with any number of side dishes, from rice and vegetables to just whatever leftovers you have available.
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