Recipes

Basil Balsamic Bagel Burger
(Makes 4 servings) 10 sundried tomatoes 1 garlic clove, peeled and cut in half 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil 4 (4 oz/125 g) ground beef patties 4 plain or multi-grain bagels 12 fresh, large basil leaves 4 thick slices...

Fresh Fish Shore Lunch
(Makes 3 to 4 servings) 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) pepper 1/4 cup (60 ml) beer, any style 1 egg 12 ounce (340 g) large bag salt and vinegar potato chips 1 pound (454 g) perch fillets or fresh catch of the day 2-4...

Bacon, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chives Quiche
(Makes 6 servings) 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded medium cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (150 mL) crisply cooked bacon, chopped small 1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh chives 1/4 cup (60 mL) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped small 4 large eggs...

Smoked Cabbage
(Makes 6 to 8 servings) 1 medium-large head of cabbage 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter Dash salt Dash pepper Peel away and discard the outer leaves of the cabbage. Make a slice across the bottom of the cabbage in order to create a flat surface. Cut off any...

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
(Makes 4 to 6 servings) 1 3 to 4 pound pork belly Rub: 6 tablespoons (90 ml) brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) salt 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) dried rosemary leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) garlic powder 1...

Home-Cured Corned Beef
(Makes 6 servings) 4 pounds (8.8 kg) beef brisket 12 cups (3 L) water 4 cups (1 L) apple juice 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) sea salt 1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar 3 teaspoons (15 ml) curing salt or pink curing salt 3 tablespoon (45 ml) pickling spice Combine the water,...

Crustless Cheese and Ham Quiche
(Makes 6 servings) 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded medium cheddar cheese 8 ounces (227 g) smoked Black Forest ham, diced 2 tablespoons (30 mL) grated Gruyere cheese 1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried or fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon (1.25...

Grilled Pound Cake with Oranges and Chocolate
(Makes 4 servings) 4 slices frozen pound cake, 1-inch thick ¼ cup orange juice ½ cup mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons icing sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained chocolate syrup Place the slices of pound cake side by...

Chicken Wonton Appetizers
(Makes 48) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 mL) sesame oil 1 egg 2 teaspoons (10 mL) salt 4 teaspoons (20 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped water chestnuts 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) sugar 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) white pepper 1 tablespoon (15...

Pork Tenderloin Hot Pot
(Makes 6 servings) 1 1/2 pounds (3.3 kg) pork tenderloin 6 cups (1.5 L) chicken broth ½ cup (125 mL) sweet red chili sauce ¼ cup (60 mL) soy sauce 2 tablespoons (30 mL) chopped ginger 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 cups (500 mL) button mushrooms, stems removed 2...