Appetizers & Snacks
Easy Pecan Pie Bars
“These gooey Easy Pecan Pie Bars are …full of decadence,” says Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat, authors of The Bite Me Balance Cookbook. “They’re like handheld tasty treaties, smoothing the way with their thick layer of caramelized pecan pie filling sitting atop a buttery shortbread crust. The laid-back cousin to the traditional pie, these bars…
Roast Canada Goose Breast and Cassoulet
“Many people believe that as a symbol of Canada, the Canada goose is protected from hunting and eating. In fact it can be hunted, and this majestic goose is actually considered a nuisance bird, with its population on the rise unaffected by urban sprawl and human interference.” explains Michael Hunter, author of The Hunter Chef:…
The Kitchen: A Journey Through History in Search of the Perfect Design by John Ota
Follow John Ota on IG // Twitter An excerpt from John Ota’s 2021 Shortlisted book in the Culinary Narratives Category: “My love for kitchens began at an early age. My happiest childhood memories are of spending time in the kitchen in our family home. I grew up in a working-class neighbourhood in Toronto. My dad…
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles in Tamarind and Palm Sugar Sauce | Pad Thai
“When I started cooking in Canada, so many people asked me to put ketchup in my pad Thai, but I never would,” says chef Nuit Regular, author of the Gold-winning cookbook, Kiin: Recipes and Stories from Northern Thailand. “So many people are surprised by the taste of this dish in my restaurants, because they have…
Weekend Free-ttata™
“Nothing tastes better than free!” says Bob Blumer, author of 2021 Gold winning cookbook, Flavorbomb: A Rogue Guide to Making Everything Taste Better. “My Weekend Free-ttatas™ are an effective way to rescue your tired veggies, cuttings, and miscellaneous bits that lurk in the crevices of your fridge, and turn them into a hearty zero-waste breakfast…
Winter Squash with Crispy Sage and Honey
“I love the caramel-y, pie-like flavor that squash develops as it roasts,” says Eden Grinshpan, author of 2021 Silver-winning cookbook, Eating Out Loud: Bold Middle Eastern Flavors for All Day, Every Day. “Adding crispy sage and honey is really just a bonus — and my favorite combo with squash. After you make this, you’ll see…
Gratitude chocolatée
“Petits et grands vont raffoler de cette rafale de joie qui engendre la bonne humeur,” dit Madame Labriski, auteur de Ces Muffins dont tout le monde parle. “Merciski la vie !” Follow: IG // FB
Lamb Shank Tagine
“A tagine is a cone-shaped cooking vessel traditionally used in Moroccan cooking,” explains Peter Sanagan, author of the 2021 Shortlisted cookbook, Cooking Meat. ”Meat (commonly lamb, chicken, and beef), vegetables, and liquid are placed in the shallow base, the lid is set on top, and as the food cooks, the steam inside the tagine falls…
Wild Sage Salad
The end of summer is a time of harvest, and in our minds, there are specific herbs that conjure up a feeling — crunchy rainbow-colored leaves on Montreal sidewalks, Canadian Thanksgiving feasts, the smell of sage and rosemary wafting from the family oven. So we came up with a sage-inspired dressing to accompany a mix…
Cinnamon Baked Pears
“For any day you want a quick dessert that doesn’t require a hundred ingredients, try these easy baked pears,” says Kirsten Buck, author of 2021 Taste Canada Awards Shortlisted Cookbook Buck Naked Kitchen: Radiant and Nourishing Recipes to Fuel Your Health Journey. “All you need is a few pears and a couple pantry staples, and…