Chef Amanda Kristiansen
Chef At Home in Kelowna
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Elevated private dining experiences in the Okanagan, where seasonal ingredients meet thoughtful, refined service.
Amuse Co. is a private dining concept based in the Okanagan, focused on seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking.
Each menu is thoughtfully designed around what is fresh and local, combining modern technique with a simple, refined approach to hospitality.
The goal is to create intimate dining experiences that feel effortless, elevated, and memorable—whether for a small gathering or a larger celebration.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
For us, cooking is more than a skill; it’s a passion and lifestyle. We love the power of food to bring people together, creating moments that linger.
I learned to cook at...
We learned to cook through experience, working in kitchens and building a style rooted in seasonal, simple food.
A cooking secret...
Letting each ingredient shine. w believe that great cooking is about highlighting the natural flavour of every element, allowing them to come together
My menus
Focaccia - Pistachio Chimmichurri
House Focaccia - Whipped Goat Cheese, Honey Balsamic Drizzle, Garden Herbs
Sweet Drop Tartlet - whipped lemon ricotta, puff pastry cups, sweet drops
Oysters (x2) - red wine mignonette
Carrot Tartare - heirloom carrots. carrot purée. carrot top oil. basil-cashew cream
Estcalivata - pumpkin pesto. roasted pepper. roasted mushroom. roasted eggplant. gremolata. crispy prosciutto. olive oil
Peach & Tomato Salad - roasted Okanagan peaches. tomatoes. whipped burrata. herb oil. pistachio chimichurri
Prawn Crudo - Prawns, Orange Segments, Wild Blueberries, Pickled Shallots, Cucumber, Olive Oil, Herbs
Stuffed Tomato - House Tomato, Whipped Burrata, Pesto, Leek Oil, Black Olive Crumble
Tomato Carpaccio - Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil-Cashew Puree, Pickled Things, Herb Oil
Braised Short Rib - white chocolate parsnip purée. roasted carrots. strawberry red wine demi
Okanagan Chicken Breast - roasted chicken, lavender - stone fruit jus. roasted carrots. whipped potatoes
Okanagan Salmon - roasted salmon, roasted baby potatoes. asparagus. charred yogurt. fennel - citrus slaw. micros
Soy Glazed Maitake Mushroom - pan-seared maitake mushroom, truffle celeriac purée. roasted summer squash. blossoms
Hanger - Marinated Hanger Steak, Chimichurri, Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Charred Summer Vegetables
Black Cod - roasted black cod, miso glaze, scallion roti, charred broccolini, furikake
Braised Beef Cheek - hoisin Coca Cola braise. turmeric carrot purée. roasted vegetables. ginger scallion dressing
Basque Cheesecake - burnt Basque cheesecake, berry coulis
Elvis - peanut butter blondie, vanilla chantilly, dehydrated banana, bacon jam caramel, crushed peanuts
Espresso Martini Mousse - chocolate espresso mousse, baileys chantilly, Guinness caramel, chocolate sponge
Brûlée Stone Fruit - Whipped Mascarpone, Nuts, Local Honey
Apple & Pear Crumble - Warm Spices, Roasted Apples, Pear, Oat Crumble, Whipping Cream
Lemon Olive Oil Cake - Citrus Glaze, Seasonal Compote
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Focaccia - Pistachio Chimmichurri
Beet Carpaccio - Golden Beets, Beet Puree, Parmigiano, Nuts, Micros
Burrata & Stone Fruit - Local Stone Fruit, Heirloom Tomatoes, Whipped Burrata, Basil Oil, Charred Oil
BC Trout Carpaccio - Trout, Citrus, Dill, Shaved Fennel, Herb Oil
Sweet Corn Risotto - Creamy Arborio Rice, Fresh Corn, Parmesan, Basil Oil, Charred Corn
Spring Pea Risotto - Creamy Arborio Rice, Spring Pea Puree, Charred Lemon, Asparagus, Shaved Parmesan
Udon Cacio E Pepe - Cracked Black Pepper, Udon Noodles, Pecorino Romano, Lemon Zest
Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle - Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Thyme, Confit Garlic, Parmesan, Truffle Oil
Grilled Hanger Steak - Marinated Hanger, Root Vegetable Puree, Seasonal Vegetables & Red Wine Jus
Baked Cod alla Mediterranea - Oven Baked Cod, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Lemon Couscous, Fresh Herbs
Chicken Piccata - Seared Chicken Breast, Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce, Garlic-Roasted Potatoes, Wilted Greens
Mediterranean Salmon - Baked Salmon, Spring Pea Puree, Lemon Butter Sauce, Roasted Seasonal Veg
Vanilla Panna Cotta - Stone Fruit Compote, Thyme Syrup
Lemon Olive Oil Cake - Citrus Glaze, Seasonal Compote
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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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