Chef Amanda Kristiansen

Chef At Home In Vancouver

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.

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 flavors of every element, allowing them to come together

My menus

Indulge Menu - Spring

STARTER

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Fresh Bread Served with Seasonal Compound Butter

Fresh Bread served with Whipped Butter

Focaccia - Fresh baked focaccia, oil & balsamic

Fresh Focaccia served with a Pistachio Chimichurri

FIRST COURSE

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Beet Carpaccio - Shaved Beets, Beet Puree, Parmesan, Olive Oil, Nuts

Carrots - Roasted Carrots, Carrot Puree, Cashew Cream, Carrot Top Oil, Pistachios

Arugula Salad - Arugula, Asparagus, Lemon, Parmesan, Olive Oil

Pear Salad - Arugula, Pear, Gorgonzola, Roasted Nuts

Parsnip Soup - Parsnips, Bacon, Chives

Brussel Sprout Salad - Shaved Brussels, Parmesan, Cranberries, Nuts & Creamy Parmesan Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Bourguignon served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Butternut Squash Risotto - Butternut Squash, Parmesan served with Roasted Chicken Breast

Street Corn Risotto - Corn Stock, Corn Puree, Feta, Cilantro, Mexican Style Prawns

Spanish Chicken - Paprika Chicken Breast, Hazelnut Crumble, Romesco Sauce, Roasted Potatoes & Roasted Vegetables

Chicken Breast - Roasted Chicken, Squash Puree, Snap Peas & Chicken Jus

BC Wild Salmon - Salmon, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Maple Glazed Carrots & Lemon-Dill Butter

Flank Steak - Marinated Flank Steak, Leek & Potato Puree, Roasted Wild Mushrooms & Chimichurri

Coq Au Vin - Red Wine Braised Chicken, Carrots, Celery, Leek & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse - Coconut Chocolate Mousse, Vegan Whipping Cream & Fresh Berries

Vegan Olive Oil Cake - Lemon / Citrus Olive Oil Cake, Vegan Whipping Cream, Fresh Citrus

Balsamic Cheesecake - Aged Balsamic, Graham Crumble, Fresh Berries

Chocolate Horchata Mousse - Shaved Dark Chocolate, Shortbread Cookie

Vegan Panna Cotta - Coconut Panna Cotta, Yuzu / Citrus & Berry Compote

Pina Colada Panna Cotta - Coconut Panna Cotta, Pineapple Coulis, Cherry & Toasted Coconut Flakes

Tiramisu Trifle - Espresso Caramel, Coffee Soaked Lady Fingers, Vanilla Cream

Mason Jar Pie - Seasonal Flavours served with Vanilla Cream

Brûlée Banana - Brûlée Bananas, Whipped Mascarpone, Honey & Nuts

Creme Brûlée - Seasonal Flavours

Basic Menu - Spring

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Bread Served with Seasonal Compound Butter

Fresh Bread served with Whipped Butter

Focaccia - Fresh baked focaccia, oil & balsamic

Fresh Focaccia served with a Pistachio Chimichurri

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beet Salad - Beets, Arugula, Oranges, Candied Nuts, Balsamic

Beet Carpaccio - Shaved Beets, Beet Puree, Parmesan, Olive Oil, Nuts

Curried Carrot & Carrot Soup with a Cashew Cream - vegan

Caprese Salad - Tomatoes, Basil, Balsamic, Olive Oil, Fresh Mozzarella

Arugula Salad - Arugula, Asparagus, Lemon, Parmesan, Olive Oil

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Tomatoes - Blistered Tomatoes, Whipped Feta, Za'atar, Olive Oil

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Bolognese - Fresh Pasta, Bolognese Ragu, Parmesan

Hanger - Marinated Hanger Steak, Salsa Verde, Jus served with Root Vegetable Puree & Roasted Vegetables

Herbed Chicken - Seared Chicken Breast, Herbed Yogurt Sauce, Roasted Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Miso Salmon - Miso Glazed Salmon, Charred Bok Choy, Root Vegetable Puree

Pistachio Salmon - Pistachio Crusted Salmon, Cauliflower Puree & Roasted Brussels

Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake - Grilled Chicken Breast, Pomodoro Sauce, Potato Gnocchi & Parmesan

DESSERT

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse - Coconut Chocolate Mousse, Vegan Whipping Cream & Fresh Berries

Vegan Panna Cotta - Coconut Panna Cotta, Yuzu / Citrus & Berry Compote

Coconut Chia Pudding - Coconut Milk, Toasted Coconut Flakes, Fresh Fruit, Maple Syrup

Tiramisu Trifle - Espresso Caramel, Coffee Soaked Lady Fingers, Vanilla Cream

Mason Jar Pie - Seasonal Flavours served with Vanilla Cream

Coffee Panna Cotta - Espresso, Chocolate Soil

Berry Crumble - Berry Compote, Crumbled Topping, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Exclusive Menu - Summer

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Bread Served with Seasonal Compound Butter

Fresh Bread served with Whipped Butter

Focaccia - Fresh baked focaccia, oil & balsamic

Fresh Focaccia served with a Pistachio Chimichurri

FIRST COURSE

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Piccata Scallops - Seared Scallops, Lemon, Capers, Butter, Shallot

Summer Burrata Salad - Stone Fruit, Burrata, Tomatoes, Basil, Balsamic Glaze

Summer Strawberry Salad - Strawberries, Torn Burrata, Arugula, Nuts

X3 Oysters each - 3 Seasonal Mignonettes

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Summer Surf & Turf - Seared Medium Rare Steak, Lobster Tail, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Asparagus & Chimichurri Butter

DESSERT

All inclusive

Indulge Menu - Summer

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Bread Served with Seasonal Compound Butter

Fresh Bread served with Whipped Butter

Focaccia - Fresh baked focaccia, oil & balsamic

Fresh Focaccia served with a Pistachio Chimichurri

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Flatbread - Pear, Brie, Bacon & Honey

Stone Fruit Salad - Charred Stone Fruit, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Olive Oil

MAIN COURSE

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Summer Steak - Medium Rare Steak, Crispy Potatoes, Asparagus & Cowboy Compound Butter

Lemon Cod - Lemon Baked Cod, Creamy Parmesan Rice & Zucchini

DESSERT

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Italian Biscotti - Dark Chocolate Drizzle

Basic Menu - Summer

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Bread Served with Seasonal Compound Butter

Fresh Bread served with Whipped Butter

Focaccia - Fresh baked focaccia, oil & balsamic

Fresh Focaccia served with a Pistachio Chimichurri

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Summer Arugula Salad - Arugula, Feta Cheese, Dill, Onion, Olives

Kale Salad - Kale, Roasted Chickpeas, Shaved Carrot, Avocado & Carrot-Ginger Dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

DESSERT

All inclusive

Exclusive Menu - Spring

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Bread Served with Seasonal Compound Butter

Fresh Bread served with Whipped Butter

Focaccia - Fresh baked focaccia, oil & balsamic

Fresh Focaccia served with a Pistachio Chimichurri

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beet Carpaccio - Shaved Beets, Beet Puree, Parmesan, Olive Oil, Nuts

Figs - Fresh Figs, Whipped Feta, Berries, Pistachios, Hot Honey, Balsamic

Peruvian Ceviche - Prawns, Sweet Potato, Pickled Shallot, Cilantro

Salmon Crudo - Salmon, Citrus, Dill, Shaved Fennel, Pistachios, Olive Oil

Scallops - Seared Scallops, Bacon, Leek/Cauliflower Puree

Prawn Salad - Zucchini, Prawns, Tarragon, Lemon Butter Sauce

Burrata Salad - Tomatoes, Burrata, Olive Crumble, Dill

MAIN COURSE

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Braised Beef Short Rib - 8 Hour Braised Short Rib, Root Vegetable Puree, Roasted Vegetables & Pan Jus

Halibut served with Caper Salsa, Herbed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables

Lobster Risotto - Lobster Tail, Pea Puree, Parmesan, Lemon, Lobster Oil

Lobster - Butter Poached Lobster Tail, Zucchini Rolled Prawn Salad, Tarragon, Lemon Butter Sauce

Lamb Rack - Pistachio & Mint Lamb, Mashed Potatoes, Lamb Sauce & Asparagus

Scallop & Mushroom Risotto - Wild Mushrooms, Thyme, Parmesan, Seared Scallops

Roasted Chicken - Herb Roasted Chicken Breast, Chicken Jus, Creamy Polenta, Tomato & Olive Remoulade

Steak - Medium Rare Steak, Potato & Leek Puree, Roasted Wild Mushrooms & Demi

Duck Breast - Cherry Glazed Duck Breast, Parsnip Puree, Roasted Carrots & Hazelnuts

DESSERT

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A Quintet (5) Of Mini Tarts - Apple Pie, Tiramisu, Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Chocolate Ganache & Lemon Curd

Chai Chocolate Mousse - Shaved Dark Chocolate, Chai Spice

Vegan Olive Oil Cake - Lemon / Citrus Olive Oil Cake, Vegan Whipping Cream, Fresh Citrus

Vegan Chocolate Mousse - Coconut Chocolate Mousse, Vegan Whipping Cream & Fresh Berries

Vegan Panna Cotta - Coconut Panna Cotta, Yuzu / Citrus & Berry Compote

Negroni Cupcake - Negroni Chiffon Cake, Campari Icing, Candied Orange

Strawberry Negroni Pavlova - Strawberry - Gin Pavlova, Strawberry - Campari Whipping Cream, Negroni Syrup & Pistachios