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Entertaining

How to Host an Oaxacan-Inspired Cocktail Party at Home

Calgary designer Alykhan Velji shares his low-stress formula for an Oaxacan-themed cocktail party, complete with mezcal drinks, easy appetizers and layered table-setting ideas.

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Recipe: Eggplant Tamal with Mole Coloradito

This non-traditional tamal pairs smoky eggplant masa with a rich classic mole, crema, queso fresco and sesame seeds.

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Recipe: Mini Oaxacan-Style Tlayudas with Rib-Eye and Salsa Negra

A snack-sized take on Oaxaca’s iconic street food, layered with refritos, avocado, queso Oaxaca, rib-eye and smoky salsa negra.

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Recipe: Spring Asparagus with Soft Quail Egg and Classic Béarnaise

Your Mother's Day brunch or breakfast-in-bed, solved by the Pacific Institute for Culinary Arts in Vancouver.

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A Classic Cantonese Fish Congee Recipe Reimagined with B.C. Seafood

Fish jook, a Hong Kong classic dish, is adapted with West Coast ingredients and a locally made chili oil.

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6 Egg Recipes for Your Easter Brunch

Shakshuka, frittata, custard tarts and more.

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Recipe: Mini Egg-Topped Cream Puffs

Vancouver's Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts releases their latest Easter dessert recipe.

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Vancouver Chef Vikram Vij’s Indian Chai Tiramisu (A Coffee-Free Twist on the Classic)

Traditional tiramisu gets turned on its head in "My New Indian Kitchen", forgoing coffee and infusing ladyfingers with spiced Indian chai.

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9 Dishes That Are Perfect for Date Night at Home

Starters, mains and desserts to make for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day.

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How Vancouver’s Amélie Nguyen of Anh and Chi Hosts Lunar New Year at Home

Three easy hosting tips for a warm Lunar New Year.

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