Riverwood Sales is pleased and excited to announce the hiring of Michael Dawson. Chef Michael Dawson brings over 15 years of experience within the hospitality and food industry in BC. With a strong start in his hometown of White Rock, just outside of Vancouver, Chef Michael sharpened his kitchen skills at local cafes, bakeries, and diners while pursuing a Marketing Management Diploma. Driven by his ever-increasing passion for food, Michael was keen to expand his knowledge after graduation by taking the Professional Culinary Arts and Advanced Pastry Diploma program at Dubrulle International Culinary Arts. He then advanced through the ranks with Westin Hotels and took Read More...
Pulled Pork Gyoza
Created by Chef Salina using Cardinal's fully-cooked Pulled Pork, these quick and easy gyoza make an excellent addition to any appetizer menu. Ingredients 500 grams Cardinal Meats Pulled Pork w/ Spice 7 grams Ginger, zested 6 grams Garlic, finely chopped 40 grams Green Onions, finely chopped 1 gram Black Pepper, ground 8 grams Lemon Juice 45 grams Egg Whites 35 grams Roland Foods Panko Bread Crumbs 40 Dumpling Wrappers Garnish 1 bottle Roland Foods Soy Ginger Glaze 1 bottle Roland Foods Sesame Oil 1 container 230g, Sweet Pea Shoots Directions Mix well together: ginger, garlic, green onions, pepper, and lemon juice. Fill dumpling wrappers with 15 to 20 Read More...
Texas Style Slow Braised Beef Poutine
Slow-braised beef poutine done Texas style and stacked on Fraser Valley yam coins with fresh cheese curds! Portion Size: 24 Canapés Ingredients 600 grams Fraser Valley Yams, peeled 200 grams Shallots, peeled 400 grams Cardinal Meats Fully Cooked Pulled Beef au Jus 400 grams Fresh Cheese Curds, cut large pieces into 0.5”x0.5” piece 300 grams AP Flour 150 ml Water Salt Pepper Crispy Shallots With a mandoline, thinly slice the peeled shallots. In a bowl, mix 100 grams AP flour, salt and pepper. Add sliced shallots and evenly coat. Shake off excess flour and place into 350F Fryer. Fry until crisp and golden brown. Strain off excess oil and season with salt. Set Read More...
Tandoori Maple Chicken Wings
This tasty recipe features Roland Tandoori Paste and is a great addition to any appetizer menu. Ingredients 1 lb Raw Chicken Wings 4 oz Roland Tandoori Paste 1 oz Vegetable Oil 0.2 oz Salt 0.1 oz Coarse Ground Black Pepper 3 oz Maple Syrup Directions In a stainless steel bowl toss together wings, tandoori paste, vegetable oil, salt, pepper Cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight Preheat oven to 400°F Evenly place marinated wings on a baking tray Bake in oven 30-35 mins Once wings are cooked place in a stainless steel bowl, add maple syrup and toss well Click here for more information about Roland Tandoori Paste. Read More...
STUFFED Bacon Cheddar Burger Pie
Start a new tradition or create some excitement with this stuffed burger pie recipe. Ingredients 1 Cardinal STUFFED Bacon Cheddar Beef Burger - frozen 10 x 15” Puff Pastry Sheet - thawed Egg wash Cooking Directions Preheat oven 375 F Place puff pastry on a clean flat suface, lightly dusted with flour Cut 8” round base and 6.5” round top Place base on a parchment lined baking tray Brush edges with egg wash Place Cardinal Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Burger in the center of the puff pastry round Place the 6.5" round top on top of burger patty Begin to fold outer edge inwards and continue around the burger edge until all the edges are folded in Eggwash the entire surface Read More...
CoCos~Pure Coconut Water Smoothies
Keep refreshed and hydrated this summer with Chef's Smoothies featuring CoCos~Pure Coconut Water! Tropic Kiwi Ginger Smoothie *Dairy Free 1 Kiwi, diced & frozen ½ Ripe Banana ¼ cup Pineapple, diced & frozen ½ cup CoCos Pure Mango Coconut Water 1tsp Ginger, chopped 1tbsp Hemp Seeds ¼ cup Ice Blueberry Mojito Smoothie ½ cup Blueberries, frozen ½ cup CoCos Pure Coconut Water 1/3 Ripe Banana 6 Mint Leaves 2tbsp Yogurt 1tbsp Flax Seeds ¼ cup Ice Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bottom Layer: ½ Ripe Banana 2tbsp Yogurt ¼ cup CoCos Pure Coconut Water ¼ tsp Vanilla Bean Paste ½ cup Ice Top Layer: ½ cup Strawberries, quartered & frozen ¼ cup Ice ¼ cup CoCos Pure Pineapple Coconut Read More...
Breakfast Pizza
Pizza for breakfast! #WhyNot Simple, delicious and fun! Perfect for brunch menu ideas or for those who need to satisfy a hankering for pizza featuring New Market Brands Villa Prima Scratch Ready Pizza and Skoulakis Marc Angelo Breakfast Sausage. Ingredients - 8" Villa Prima Scratch Ready Pizza - 2 Fully Cooked Marc Angelo Breakfast Sausages - 2 Eggs - 1oz Shredded Cheddar & Mozzarella Blend Cooking Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees celsius 2. Bake 8" Villa Prima Scratch Ready Pizza for 20 minutes (until a light golden brown) 3. While pizza is baking, scramble eggs in frying pan 4. Cut sausages into pieces and re-heat on frying pan 5. Top pizza with sausage Read More...
Smoked Breakfast Ham Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf
This simple recipe is perfect for brunch and features Piller's Simply Free Smoked Breakfast Ham. Ingredients Ground Turkey Thigh Meat - 16oz Ground Turkey Breast Meat - 8oz White Onions - diced - 2oz Sliced Crimini Mushrooms - 4oz Green Onions - chopped - 2 Medium Eggs - 2 Hy's Seasoning Salt - 1/2tsp Piller's Simply Free Smoked Breakfast Ham - 6 Slices Cooking Directions: 1. Preheat oven 350F 2. In a mixing bowl mix ground meat, vegetables and seasoning salt 3. Place mixture into parchment lined loaf pan 4. Line top with slices of Smoked Breakfast Ham 5. Bake in oven for 45-50 mins or until cooked thru Click here for more information about Piller's Deli Meats Read More...
Smoked Sesame Seared Albacore Tuna
Smoked Sesame Seared Albacore Tuna Brown Rice Vermicelli Salad & Soy Vinaigrette Recipe makes 4 portions Ingredients: Bamboo Smoked Sesame Seared Albacore Tuna Loin: 1 Harbour Marine Albacore Tuna Loin 1/2 cup Roland Bamboo smoked sesame seeds Pinch Salt & pepper 3tbsp Vegetable Oil Brown Rice Vermicelli Salad: 1 250g pack Roland Brown Rice Vermicelli 1 Medium red pepper, cut julienne 1 Fuji apple, cut julienne 14 Snap peas, cut julienne 2 Green onions, finely sliced Half bunch of cilantro, finely sliced Soy Vinaigrette: 1 Lime zest and juice 1tbsp Chili garlic sauce 1/3 cup Roland Soya sauce 1/3 cup Roland Toasted sesame oil 2tbsp Roland Rice wine vinegar 2tbsp Read More...