Chef Amanda Kristiansen
Chef At Home in Kelowna
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A passion for cooking and crafting unforgettable culinary experiences. My mission is not only to create expectational meals but lasting memories
I immersed myself in various styles of cuisine and explored the art of cooking across diverse kitchens and experiences. I've travelled quite a bit and I bring back tastes and techniques with me. With a background spanning multiple cuisines and settings, I thrive on creating new dishes, experimenting with flavours, and sharing my passion for food with others.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking is more than a skill; it’s my passion and lifestyle. I love the power of food to bring people together, creating moments that linger.
I learned to cook at...
I've had the privilege of training under some incredibly talented chefs who guided me in the industry
A cooking secret...
Letting each ingredient shine. I believe that great cooking is about highlighting the natural flavour of every element, allowing them to come together
My menus
House Bread - Whipped Butter
House Bread - Winter Chimichurri
Oysters - Pickled Shallots, Green Apple
Mushroom Crostini - Wild Mushrooms, Thyme, Garlic Crostini
Butternut Squash Soup - Roasted Squash, Brown Butter, Crispy Sage
Winter Salad - Roasted Root Vegetables, Frisée, Candied Walnuts, Apple, Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - Roasted Beets, Arugula, Candied Nuts, Okanagan Goat Cheese & Citrus Vinaigrette
Brussel Salad - Shaved Brussels, Dried Cranberries, Creamy Parmesan Dressing, Parmesan
Winter Carpaccio - Prawns, Citrus Segments, Pickled Shallot, Shaved Fennel, Avocado Mousse, Citrus-Olive Oil, Micros
Okanagan Herb-Roasted Chicken - Chicken Breast, Roasted Root Vegetables, Sautéed Kale, Chicken-Cider Jus
Braised Beef Short Rib - Local Red Wine Jus, Creamy Polenta, Roasted Root Vegetables
Wild Mushroom Risotto - Creamy Arborio, Roasted Squash, Shaved Pecorino, Wild Mushrooms, Crispy Sage
Stuffed Acorn Squash - Wild Rice, Chickpeas, Kale, Tahini Dressing
Lemon & Thyme Chicken Thighs - Roasted Chicken, Celeriac Puree, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Pan Jus
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken - Chicken Breast, Roasted Butternut Squash, Chickpea Puree, Pomegranate Molasses
Beef Medallions - Medium Rare Steak, Roasted Squash, Wilted Greens, Cherry-Red Wine Reduction
Cider Salmon - Pan Roasted Salmon, Roasted Root Vegetables, Apple-Cider Glaze, Fresh Herbs
Chocolate Cake - Berry Compote, Vanilla Bean Whipping Cream, Toasted Nuts
Vegan Chocolate Mousse - Coconut Chocolate Mousse, Cookie Crumble, Berry Compote
Mason Jar Cheesecake - Seasonal Flavours
Brûlée Banana - Whipped Mascarpone, Nuts, Local Honey
Spiced Poached Pear - Okanagan Pear Poached in Red Wine, Warm Winter Spices, Whipped Mascarpone
Apple & Pear Crumble - Warm Spices, Roasted Apples, Pear, Oat Crumble, Whipping Cream
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House Focaccia - Whipped Goat Cheese, Honey Balsamic Drizzle, Garden Herbs
House Bread - Winter Compound Butter
Mushroom Crostini - Wild Mushrooms, Thyme, Garlic Crostini
House Bread - Winter Chimichurri
Butternut Squash Soup - Roasted Squash, Brown Butter, Crispy Sage
Pear & Endive Salad - Okanagan Pears, Endive, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs, Citrus Vinaigrette
Winter Salmon Crudo - Salmon, Shaved Fennel, Red Onion, Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Creme Fraiche, Dill, Herb Oil
Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tart - Wild Mushrooms, Okanagan Goat Cheese, Tartlet, Thyme, Herbs
Butternut Squash Risotto - Sage Brown Butter, Pumpkin Seeds, Parm
Braised Beef Short Rib - Local Red Wine Jus, Creamy Polenta, Roasted Root Vegetables
Herb Roasted Chicken Breast - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Rosemary Jus
Salmon - Pan Seared Salmon, Sautéed Winter Greens, Roasted Root Vegetables, Citrus Beurre Blanc
Okanagan Apple Crisp - Spiced Oat Topping, Vanilla Whipping Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding - Warm date cake, brown butter toffee, spiced cream
Spiced Poached Pear - Okanagan Pear Poached in Red Wine, Warm Winter Spices, Whipped Mascarpone
Brûlée Banana - Whipped Mascarpone, Nuts, Local Honey
Chocolate Pot de Creme - Sea Salt, Whipped Crème Fraîche
Chocolate Cake - Berry Compote, Vanilla Bean Whipping Cream, Toasted Nuts
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House Milk Bread - Whipped Miso-Honey Butter
Matcha Focaccia - Miso Chimichurri
House Bread - Furikake, Garlic-Nori Butter
Japanese Salmon Crudo - King Salmon, Smoked Soy, Pickled Apple, Wasabi Creme, Shiso Oil
Stone Fruit Sunomono - Shaved Cucumber, Stone Fruit, Plum, Pickled Ginger, Sesame Vinaigrette
Heirloom & Burrata Salad - Local Tomatoes, Burrata, Miso-Honey Vinaigrette, Basil
Edamame - Chili, Garlic, Seamed Edamame
Tofu Poke - Marinated Tofu, Diced Vegetables, Sesame, Ponzu, Micros
Miso-Marinated Black Cod Hibachi - Seared Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms, Citrus-Miso Sauce
Hibachi Chicken Thighs - Miso-Soy Glaze, Summer Squash, Wild Mushrooms, Sesame-Scallion Fried Rice
Hibachi Tofu - Marinated Tofu, Miso-Ginger Glaze, Charred Seasonal Veg, Sesame-Ginger Fried Rice
Hibachi Prawns - Garlic Prawns, Garlic Butter, Sautéed Summer Squash
Soy & Sake Mushrooms - Wild Mushrooms, Sake Glaze, Blistered Tomatoes, Peas
Hibachi Chicken Breast - Lemon-Pepper Chicken, Sesame Carrots, Snap Peas
Hibachi Halibut - Yuzu Ponzu Glaze, Seared Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms
Hibachi Steak - Togarashi Spiced Steak, Yuzu Butter, Blistered Peppers, Asparagus
Matcha Basque Cheesecake - Japanese Matcha, Yuzu, Berries
Black Sesame & Honey Panna Cotta - Vanilla Bean, Local Honey, Sesame
Stone Fruit Crumble - Local Stone Fruit, Miso Oat Crumble, Yuzu Cream
Strawberry Matcha Trifle - Matcha Cookies, Okanagan Strawberries, White Chocolate Mousse, Matcha Crumble
Miso Caramel Banana - Bruleed Banana, Miso Caramel, Vanilla Chantilly
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House Focaccia - Whipped Goat Cheese, Honey Balsamic Drizzle, Garden Herbs
Focaccia - Pistachio Chimmichurri
Warm Olives & Spiced Nuts - Citrus Peel, Rosemary, Chili
Caprese Salad - Local Tomatoes, Fior di Latte, Fresh Basil, Aged Balsamic, Sea Salt, Italian Olive Oil
Classic Caesar Salad - Romaine, Parmigiano, Lemon-Anchoby Dressing, Sourdough Croutons
Prosciutto & Melon - Cantaloupe, Prosciutto Crudo, Arugula, Mint, Cracked Pepper, Olive Oil
Grilled Vegetable Antipasto - Eggplant, Zucchini, Red Peppers, Artichoke Heats, Olives, Balsamic, Herbs
Panzanella Salad - Torn Bread, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Basil, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Beet Carpaccio - Golden Beets, Beet Puree, Parmigiano, Nuts, Micros
Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio - Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes, Herb Oil, Sea Salt
Chicken Piccata - Seared Chicken Breast, Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce, Garlic-Roasted Potatoes, Wilted Greens
Braised Beef Ragu - Beef-Red Wine Sauce, Fresh Herbs, Pappardelle Pasta, Parmigiano
Okanagan Morel Mushroom Risotto - Arborio Rice, Local Morel Mushrooms, Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan, Fresh Tarragon, White Truffle Oil
Baked Cod alla Mediterranea - Oven Baked Cod, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Lemon Couscous, Fresh Herbs
Gnocchi al Pomodoro - House Gnocchi, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Basil, Parmigiano
Gnocchi al Pesto - House Gnocchi, Basil-Pistachio Pesto, Garlic-Butter Prawns
Chicken Cacciatore - Braised Chicken Thighs, Rustic Tomato Sauce, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Garlic, Onion, Creamy Polenta
Chicken Marsala - Chicken Breast, Mushroom & Marsala Wine Sauce, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Local Veg
Chicken Parmigiano - Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Tomato Sugo, Mozzarella, Basil, Pomodoro Sauce, Pasta
Salmone alla Mediterranea - BC Salmon, Warm Cherry Tomato, Olive & Caper Salsa, Parsnip Puree, Broccolini with Lemon & Chili Oil
Lemon Curd Trifle - Lemon Curd, Whipped Cheesecake, Graham Crumble, Summer Berries
Lemon Olive Oil Cake - Citrus Glaze, Seasonal Compote
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta - Local Berry Compote
Chocolate Budino - Italian-Style Chocolate Pudding, Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Biscotti Crumble
Tiramisu Trifle - Espresso Caramel, Lady Finger Cookies, Whipped Mascarpone Cream, Cocoa Powder
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Sourdough Focaccia - Smoked Cultured Butter, Sea Salt
Crostini - Whipped Burrata, Okanagan Peach Mostarda, Toasted Pistachios
Crostini - Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Local Honey
Peach & Ricotta Bruschetta - Charred Peach, Whipped Ricotta, Mint, Lemon Zest, Toasted Bread
House Bread - Whipped Goat Cheese, Roasted Grapes, Aged Balsamic
Cheese & Fruit Bite - A Wedge of Local Cheese, Nut, Local Preserve, Cracker
Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio - Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes, Herb Oil, Sea Salt
Roasted Beet Salad - Beets, Whipped Feta, Toasted Nuts, Fresh Raspberries, Raspberry Dressing over Baby Greens
Warm Summer Squash Salad - Grilled Zucchini, Torn Burrata, Toasted Nuts, Mint, Lemon-Chili Dressing
Prawn Crudo - Prawns, Orange Segments, Wild Blueberries, Pickled Shallots, Cucumber, Olive Oil, Herbs
Summer Scallops - Seared Scallops, Pea Puree, Fresh Mint, Olive Oil, Lemon
Summer Duck - Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Cherry Mostarda, Parsnip Puree, Sautéed Kale
Okanagan Morel Mushroom Risotto - Arborio Rice, Local Morel Mushrooms, Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan, Fresh Tarragon, White Truffle Oil
Scallop & Pea Risotto - Seared Scallops, Pea Puree, Arborio Rice, Parmesan, Fresh Herbs
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast - Herbed Chicken Breast, Morel Mushroom Cream, Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Greens
Chicken Thighs - Roasted Chicken Thighs, Peach Compote, Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Sautéed Vegetables
Roasted Salmon - Pan-Roasted Salmon, Maple-Glazed Carrots, Juniper Beurre Blanc, Beet Puree
Coffee-Rubbed Steak - Pan-Seared Steak, Parsnip Puree, Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Smoked Tomato Butter Sauce, Local Veg
Artisan Cheese Plate - A Trio of Local Cheese, House-made Preserve, Fresh Fruit, Crackers, Nuts
Grilled Peaches - Okanagan Peaches, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Local Honey, Rosemary Crumble
Lemon Curd Trifle - Lemon Curd, Whipped Cheesecake, Graham Crumble, Summer Berries
Summer Berries & Sponge Cake - Macerated Summer Berries, Balsamic, Sponge Cake, Basil, Whipped Mascarpone
Chocolate Cake - Berry Compote, Vanilla Bean Whipping Cream, Toasted Nuts
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Seared Halloumi & Seasonal Fruit - Grilled Fruit, Mint, Local Honey
House Focaccia - Whipped Goat Cheese, Honey Balsamic Drizzle, Garden Herbs
Grilled Bread - Whipped Goat Cheese, Local Honey, Thyme
Cheese Platter - Local Cheese, Nuts, Crackers and Jelly
Seasonal Hummus - Served with Crudity
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - Roasted Beets, Arugula, Candied Nuts, Okanagan Goat Cheese & Citrus Vinaigrette
Stone Fruit Salad - Local Stone Fruit, Local Cheese, Arugula, Toasted Nuts, Aged Balsamic
Shaved Fennel & Apple Salad - Okanagan Apples, Shaved Fennel, Radish, Toasted Nuts, Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette
Tomato Salad - Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Pickled Shallots, Cracked Pepper, Olive Oil, Sea Salt
Charred Corn Salad - Grilled Corn, Sugar Snap Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Radish, Basil, Lime Vinaigrette
Summer Melon Salad - Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Mint, Pickled Shallots, Strawberries, Feta, Lime Vinaigrette
Braised Beef Short Rib - Local Red Wine Jus, Creamy Polenta, Roasted Summer Carrots
Herb-Marinated Chicken Breast - Sweet Corn Puree, Grilled Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Chicken Jus
Pan Roasted Chicken - Parsnip Puree, Sautéed Greens, Okanagan Red Wine-Cherry Jus
Stone Fruit Salmon - Wild Salmon, Peach-Apricot Reduction, Baby Potatoes, Fresh Herb & Arugula Salad
Salmon - Wild Salmon, Warm Cherry Tomato, Olive & Caper Relish, Creamy Polenta
Sweet Corn Risotto - Creamy Arborio Rice, Fresh Corn, Parmesan, Basil Oil, Charred Corn
Roasted Cauliflower Steak - Charred & Roasted Cauliflower Steak, Smoked Romesco Sauce, Lemon-Herb Yogurt, Toasted Nuts, Herbs
Hanger - Marinated Hanger Steak, Chimichurri, Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Summer Vegetables
Herb Crusted Sirloin - Pan-Seared Sirloin, Red Wine Just, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Wilted Chard
Sticky Toffee Pudding - Warm date cake, brown butter toffee, spiced cream
Lavender Crème Brûlée - Local cream, Okanagan lavender, torched sugar
Olive Oil & Sea Salt Chocolate Cake - Served with a Vanilla Whipping Cream
Vanilla Panna Cotta - Stone Fruit Compote, Thyme Syrup
Peach & Almond Crisp - Spiced Peaches, Almond-Oat Crumble, Vanilla Whipping Cream
Brûlée Stone Fruit - Whipped Mascarpone, Nuts, Local Honey
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House Focaccia - Whipped Goat Cheese, Honey Balsamic Drizzle, Garden Herbs
Crostini served with a Seasonal Tapenade - Rotating with Local Produce
House Bread - Local Cultured Butter, Local Sea Salt & House made Preserves
Warm Olives & Spiced Nuts - Citrus Peel, Rosemary, Chili
Grilled Bread - Whipped Goat Cheese, Local Honey, Thyme
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - Roasted Beets, Arugula, Candied Nuts, Okanagan Goat Cheese & Citrus Vinaigrette
Sweet Corn Chowder - Creamy Corn Base, Charred Corn, Potatoes, Scallions
Heirloom Garden Salad - Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Shallots, Sherry Vinaigrette
Kale Caesar - Pickled Onions, Pumpkin Seeds, Parmesan, House Dressing
Citrus & Herb Salad - Mixed Greens, Orange Segments, Fresh Herbs, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Citrus Dressing
Herb Roasted Chicken Breast - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Rosemary Jus
Butternut Squash Risotto - Sage Brown Butter, Pumpkin Seeds, Parm
Stuffed Acorn Squash - Wild Rice, Chickpeas, Kale, Tahini Dressing
Pan-Seared Steelhead Trout - Lemon Butter, Farro, Wilted Greens
Grilled Hanger Steak - Marinated Hanger, Root Vegetable Puree, Seasonal Vegetables & Red Wine Jus
Okanagan Lavender & Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs - Roasted Chicken Thighs, Local Lavender Honey, Root Vegetable Puree & Herb Salad
Okanagan Stone Fruit-Glazed Salmon - Wild Salmon, House-made Glaze, Parsnip Puree & Asparagus
Okanagan Apple Crisp - Spiced Oat Topping, Vanilla Whipping Cream
Chocolate Pot de Creme - Sea Salt, Whipped Crème Fraîche
Lemon Olive Oil Cake - Citrus Glaze, Seasonal Compote
Brûlée Banana - Whipped Mascarpone, Nuts, Local Honey
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta - Local Berry Compote
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