Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad
When I was asked to write a recipe for this issue of What’s Up Yukon, I decided to call in a real expert and asked local dietician…
Weeknight Sesame Peanut Noodles
These cold noodles can do no wrong—they’re a great light dinner and a great way to use up leftover pasta. They can also sit a few days…
Preserved Clementines
Preserving citrus is a great way to make the most of the best part of winter produce. Salt-preserved clementines can be mixed…
Sweet Potato Fries With Fancy Mayo
Sweet potato fries are fast and easy and feel vaguely healthy, which checks all the boxes for something you want to eat…
Fried Okra With Spicy Mayo
Okra can be polarizing. Some people are really turned off by the texture, which can tend towards slimy. But if you embrace the slime…
Turkey Salad with avocado
These types of Thai-inspired salads are also called larb or laap. They pair intensely-seasoned ground meat, with bright herbs…
Honey-Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kabocha squash has a dense texture and a subtle, almost nutty flavour. When roasted, you can eat the exterior…
Fried Zucchini And Alfalfa Sandwich
Eating this sandwich feels hopeful for spring, and since winter just started, we need all the hope we can muster.
Jammy Eggs, Anchovies and Bagel Toast
There isn’t a bad time for a soft, jammy egg. In a soup, on a salad, a bowl of steamy rice or on a bowl of cheesy noodles.
Roasted Eggplant Sandwiches
Eggplant is often relegated to classic parmigiana, or baba ganoush. But it can be so much more! Take the time to salt and season it…
Apple Brown Sugar Grunt
Chances are you know someone from Atlantic Canada, you’re related to someone from Atlantic Canada, or you are from Atlantic Canada.
Rice Paper Omelet
You may have seen this on TikTok, and while, in many cases, it is absolutely justified to roll your eyes at internet cooking.
Chorizo, Paprika and Chickpeas
Chorizo and chickpeas—simmered in a paprika, spiked, and olive-oil hearty sauce—makes for a fantastic dinner.
Tofu And Pork Ragu
This dish mashes together mapo tofu and classic ragu, and what you get is a spicy and savoury sauce worthy of any weeknight supper table.
Texas Tartine With Spinach, Poached Eggs and Lemony Yogurt Sauce
A tartine is a posh French open-faced sandwich; a Texas tartine is a tartine on Texas toast. If you’re looking for a more, double the recipe.
Crepes With Camembert And Fried Salami
Savoury, cheesy crepes: You can fully make this recipe a day ahead, then extend baking time to thoroughly melt the cheese.
Single For The Weekend Rice And Eggs
Honestly, when left on my own it is more often packet Ramen and microwave Lean Cuisine than anything as flashy as rice and eggs.
Sausage And Apple Breakfast Stuffing
Stuffing is the best part of cold weather; some people think it’s soup. Or stew. Or crumble. But they’re wrong.
Steak Tartare
If you have a sweetie and your sweetie eats meat, try making them a plate of steak tartare on your next evening in.
Stewed Okra Rice
Okra is gooey (just accept that gooey is a nice quality and embrace it). This rice dish stews okra and rice, with bacon, and uses the goo to make a rich filling side that would go well with braised meats and any sort of spicy barbecue sauce.
Summer Pea And Bacon Toast
In this Summer Pea and Bacon Toast dish, it’s freshly shelled peas that are the star.
Seared Onglet Steaks With Roasted Potatoes
Onglet is the French description of a hanger steak, a lovely little tab of meat that comes from around the lower belly of a cow.
Oxtails With Star Anise, Soy and Vinegar
Oxtails are so, so good. All of those tough, long simmer cuts of meat can become a meal you can have on a weeknight with a pressure cooker.
Rabbit Ragu With Bucatini
Rabbit (Ragu) has mild white meat but it has a bit more of a robust and meaty flavour than average grocery-store chicken.
Potato Chip Spanish Tortilla
Spanish tortilla (or Spanish omelet) is made with eggs and sliced potatoes served at room temperature. This simple recipe uses potato chips.
Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
These sweet, savoury bacon-wrapped bundles “Devils on Horseback” are a perfect snack to serve with almost any boozy beverage
Beef Cheek Hash
Slowly cooking a beef cheek for a simple hash like this is a set it and forget it scenario. Get your beef cheek at Tum Tum’s Black Gilt Meats
Twice-Cooked Lamb Heart Tacos
Twice-Cooked Lamb Heart Tacos, Cooking the lamb hearts twice gives the final product a satisfying texture.
Seasonal Recipes: Spiced Carrot and Feta Sandwiches
Sweet spiced carrots and salty brined feta make this a vegetarian sandwich that’s super satisfying served warm or at room temperature.
Corn Pancakes
Corn pancakes walk that perfect line between sweet and savoury, This recipe makes an equally satisfying meal and side dish.
Chocolate ‘Poops’
Is it weird to lick your fingers making Chocolate poops? Use a dark high-percentage chocolate, ideally bean to bar chocolate if available.
Yoda Soda
Use any green soda to get a this Star Wars inspired “Yoda-looking” soda./ Vodka is optional, but highly suggested, when age appropriate.
Roasted sardines with tangerines and shallots
Roasted sardines with tangerines and shallots. Gut & scale them mostly frozen, and avoid most of the unpleasant smells and mess.
Whole-wheat Vegetable Pancakes with Arugula and Greek Yogurt
Whole-wheat Vegetable Pancakes with Arugula and Greek Yogurt. A breeze to put together & works well with any sort of pre-shredded kale salad.
Whole Wheat Pitas with Spice-roasted Eggplant, Tahini and Arugula
Eggplant is controversial. If you like it, you really like it. If you don’t, then pass this recipe over because it is all about eggplant.
Breakfast rice and eggs
This Breakfast rice recipe is cheap, and filling, and will take the edge off whatever you may have gotten into the night before.
Deviled eggs with crisp salami
Deviled eggs are classic. Topping them with crispy salami adds some lovely texture and fatty flavor that pairs perfectly with a classic egg.
Seasonal Recipes: Kale and crisp tofu fresh rolls
Knowing how to cook tofu is a great tool in the kitchen. This crisp baked tofu can be used all over the kitchen
Pork tenderloin, arugula, and goat cheese tartine
Pork tenderloins are lean and cook fast. If you’re looking for a change from a boneless, skinless chicken breast this is a good cut to try.
Bucatini with walnuts, green olives and lemon
Bucatini, like a really long Kraft Dinner noodle. It can soak up all sorts of seasoning that a spaghetti noodle might lose.
Soft noodles with cabbage and chicken
Having any sort of fresh pasta in your fridge in case of getting home late is a game changer, and most fresh pasta lasts at least a week
Trout sandwiches with pickled jalapeno tartar sauce
Trout filets are perfect for sandwiches, they’re lovely and thin so they cook quickly and the skin is easy to crisp in a hot pan
Seasonal Recipes: Rice with chinese sausage, corn, and eggs
This super simple steamed preparation can be served as a fast dinner alongside some pickles or sauteed green or a hearty breakfast
Buttermilk, black pepper crepes with bacon and birch syrup
Buttermilk gives the crepes a lovely, fresh, slightly sour taste that plays off the salty bacon and the slightly bitter birch syrup.
Spaghetti squash and turmeric fritters
Spaghetti squash and turmeric fritters. Change up the spices! Garam masala would be delicious, or even some freshly grated ginger and garlic.
Corn porridge with fried tinned lunch meat and jalapenos
Top this corn porridge with anything. Leftover pulled pork? Fried egg? Yup. SPAM makes a salty, crispy treat nicely cut by pickled jalapenos.
Chili ginger beef with rice and eggs
Processing all the aromatics to a paste is what makes this chili ginger beef with rice and eggs so delicious.
Pineapple bourbon rice pudding
Pineapple and bourbon make this simple rice pudding a bit more interesting. Try pouring additional bourbon on top of just before serving.
Whole wheat spaghetti with anchovies and broccoli rabe
A simple pasta dish gets punch from bitter greens, chili and anchovies. Whole wheat spaghetti with anchovies and broccoli rabe.
Bucatini with chorizo and kale
The delicate winey, kaley, garlicky sauce gets into the noodles and lets the subtle flavors of the ingredients come through.
Bucatini with sardines and olives
Bucatini with sardines and olives is vaguely puttanesca-ish, but somehow even more simple. Try this recipe yourself.
Potato gnocchi with crab, scallions & grapefruit
These gnocchi with crab, scallions & grapefruit gnocchi are paired with crab and grapefruit and make a filling meal without any heavy meat.
Roasted brussel sprouts and aioli
Roasted vegetables may seem a bit of a cold weather food, but if you serve them at room temperature with a garlicky aioli they are perfect alongside grilled meat, or added as an element of a charcuterie board.
Creamed broccoli and macaroni
Creamed broccoli is simple and satisfying, as well as easy on the stomach and the wallet.
Bologna Pockets
Please make these adorable round sandwiches and fry them until they’re golden and gooey, then dip them in yellow mustard and ketchup.
Cucumber, feta, mint, and red onion salad
Crispy cucumber salads are ideal alongside any sort of grilled meat.
Broccoli and bacon salad
It’s picnic, BBQ and eating outdoor season – FINALLY. The dressing for this family favorite is based on donair sauce, so sweet and sticky with just a hint of garlic.
Broccoli pancakes with garlic, oregano and chili flakes
Vegetable pancakes are a perfect side dish for grilled meat and fish, and can make a nice change from a tray of roasted veg or salad. You could dress these up with a poached egg, or a couple slices of smoked salmon for a veggie-heavy brunch.
Greens, eggs, and ham
Braised kale, soft onions and crisped ham on sourdough topped with soft eggs hits all of the flavors and textures that anyone would ever need in one bite.
Garlic roasted broccoli with lemon
Broccoli can feel a bit drab – and while roasting it won’t magically turn broccoli into a perfect gooey, cheesy, pizza it will give it some extra pizzazz that is perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
Brussel trout spring rolls
Deep frying is fun, but takes a lot of effort, follow-through, and clean up. These trout and sprout filled spring rolls are liberally brushed with oil and baked and achieve a super satisfying crunchy result without any of the mess.
Fried klik and sweet pickled cucumbers
Klik is basically SPAM from Ontario. Emulsified, salty, fatty, canned meat. If it’s something you’re into, you’re really into it. If you’re not, or if you’ve never tried it, this is a good first kick at the klik can.
Linguine with parmesan, black pepper, breakfast sausage and eggs
While this recipe came from an admittedly empty fridge, it is nonetheless perfect for brunch or dinner. It’s inspired by two classic Italian pastas, cacio pepe and carbonara.
Simple shredded duck with hoisin and scallion pancakes
This week is a treat of a meal, shredded duck with scallion pancakes!
Simple shredded duck hash and eggs
This week is an easy brunch recipe for shredded duck hash and eggs, based on the previously published shredded duck recipe.
A simple weeknight duck fettuccine
Whole ducks in the frozen section of the grocery store are often overlooked, they seem like a project and that’s not always what you’re looking for when it comes to dinner. This week’s recipe is a weeknight duck ragu, best served with fresh fettuccine.
Duck, Boursin, and arugula sandwiches
This delicious meal builds on the recipe for simple shredded duck, which appeared in the Dec. 16 issue of What’s Up Yukon, and is available online.
Simple shredded duck
For the next few weeks, there will be a new recipe outlining something to do with this simple shredded duck.
American Chop Suey (a.k.a. Cheeseburger Casserole)
This recipe is commonly called American Chop Suey in New England, but can be found all over the U.S. under names including cheeseburger casserole, Johnny Marzetti, or American goulash.
Bucatini with red wine braised squid and pepperoni
If you’re new to cooking squid, or haven’t had them outside of fried calamari, this is a great way to give them a try. The squid turn out tender and mild, while the sauce takes on most of its flavor from the pepperoni and the red wine.
Linguine with herb battuto
This is a play on a classic Italian sauce (called battutto di erbe) and is similar to pesto. Linguine with herb battuto.
Turmeric and chili turkey meatballs with coconut milk
No searing, no baking – these spiced turkey meatballs are poached in coconut milk seasoned with fresh ginger and garlic.
Chicken with cilantro and ginger
Cold weather recipes that still feel bright and light are hard to come by in a world of rich stews and heavy casseroles.
Smashed cucumber salad with ginger
Fresh, crisp cucumbers are perfect at any summer meal. They add texture and contrast when paired with grilled meats. This version can be served as a salad, or as a garnish, next to pretty much anything you’d throw on a grill.
Casse-croûte sandwich
Toasted stale bread drizzled with whiskey and topped with bacon, eggs, and cheese.
Student noodles
These noodles are perfect for students, or those of us who let their pantries get down to pretty much nothing before venturing out. Which is pretty much all of us these days.
Creamy pasta shells with roasted cauliflower
The secret to this recipe is the cream sauce that is just quickly buzzed together in a blender or food processor.
Bacon-wrapped rice
Bacon-wrapped bundles of sticky, glutinous rice are a great substitute for your weekend brunch plate when toast or potatoes start to feel a bit monotonous.
Five Spice rubbed Gravlax
Gravlax is one of the simplest, kinda luxurious foods you can make at home. Just a few ingredients and some patience and you’ve got a beautiful cured salmon that will impress any guest.
Chipotle sauce
Chipotle peppers canned in adobo are the base for this simple sauce. These peppers are hot, and smokey and puree to a lovely thick sauce.
Garlic roasted cauliflower
Garlic roasted cauliflower can be a quick and easy side dish, but toss it with some pasta and grated parmesan and you’ve got a fast dinner.
Pork trotter with star anise and soy sauce
Trotters are all about texture—chewy tendon, soft braised skin, tender bits of meat.
Braised goat and mandarin orange on toasted baguette
We have a local farm that raises goats with lovely meat, which makes cooking it well a very simple task.
Eggy bacon rice wrap
Eggs cooked two ways folded into gooey cheesy rice studded with soft onions and jalapenos then folded into a toasted flour tortilla.
Linguine with breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon and anchovies
Yukon Recipes Linguine with breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon and anchovies
Salmon tacos with chili honey
While this recipe is written for a single person, it’s easily scalable to however many people you have in your household.
Simple pork belly for sandwiches
Pork belly is rich and fatty and a real joy to serve. Many shy away from it due to its reputation of being a hard ingredient to execute, thankfully that reputation is greatly exaggerated.
Quick pickled jicama
Jicama is a funny looking root vegetable. They are commonly eaten raw and have a lovely crunchy texture and mild flavor. This quick refrigerator pickle is an easy introduction to this unusual vegetable.
Weeknight crepes
Crepes make a great light dinner. They are somewhere between a ‘breakfast for dinner’ type meal and making dessert the star of the show.
Beet and potato galette
We’re heading into root vegetable season, and with the local school vegetable fundraiser on our doorsteps again, here’s a quick easy way to use up some of your potatoes and beets that feels a bit fancier than just a simple roast.
Number one, with a bullet
Almost a year into its brick and mortar bagel shop in Horwood’s Mall, Whitehorse’s own bit of bagel bliss is going strong. The smell of boiling and baking bagels is immediate when you step into Horwood’s Mall. Co-owners and operators, Adrian Burrill and Alena Puskas, make bagels with their team (Hannah Warrington, Brent Gallant and …
Moose and corn turnovers
Anyone who hunts knows that when you harvest an animal you’re always going to end up with a ton of ground meat. These turnovers are great with any sort of ground and make a fantastic snack to have with a few cocktails, or even a light, quick lunch. They also freeze really well after they’ve …
Roasted tomato panzanella salad
Panzanella is a traditional Italian way of using old bread and lovely fresh tomatoes. While the original version uses crusty Italian bread, this version is geared more towards using up leftover rolls from summer parties with friends.
Meatball subs with simple marinara
Savory balls tucked into crispy bread and dripping with gooey cheese. This classic sub shop favorite is easy to make at home.
Honey ginger chicken feet
Chicken feet may be a lot for some, but this recipe is for those few people I know who just love gnawing on these gooey talons at dim sum restaurants down south.
Modernizing a photographic landmark on Second Avenue
A few weeks ago, Woodcutter’s Blanket launched the latest in its expansion efforts—a microbrewery. The bar plans to offer a rotating assortment of beers which will go straight from the kegs to your glass, making the beer “as fresh as you can get it” according to Woodcutter’s co-owner, James Maltby. This has the added benefit …
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Extra cheesy diner-style omelette
Some people think that omelettes are light. With the addition of some toast and a light salad though, this hearty omelette could make for a filling supper.
Vegetable pancakes with sesame seeds
Almost like a fritter, these pancakes can really be a mix of any gently sautéed vegetables brought together in a batter. They make a great light lunch or a side for grilled meat or fish.
Cream of curried cauliflower soup
You can also beef up this soup by adding all sorts of hearty vegetables—think carrots and cabbage rather than bell peppers or zucchini.
Bacon wrapped mushrooms with maple garlic glaze
This super-fast bacon-wrapped mushroom can be executed with seasonal beverage in hand, giving you and your favourite people even more time to spend enjoying each other’s company.
Sweet potato and goat cheese omelette
An overstuffed, browned omelette can be a thing of real beauty. This goes against all the teachings of the high-strung French culinary instructors of the world; and yet, a lovely diner-style omelette is a fast and comforting meal at pretty much any time of day.
Mushroom galette
Galettes are a cross between a pie and a pizza. They come together super fast and have a lovely, rustic appearance that’s perfect for a holiday party. If you’re not the type of person who has lots of pie crust stashed in your fridge, try grabbing some sheets of puff pastry from the freezer section …
Roasted carrots with maple and garlic
Holidays are coming, and having a few simple crowd-pleasing recipes ready to roll will help out anyone who is in charge of feeding the crowd. These are also delicious at room temperature, so the leftovers are a great addition to a fancy salad or a healthy sandwich.
Bourbon-marinated steak with mushrooms and thyme
Cooking steak and mushrooms in a cast iron skillet is a fast, one-pan, weeknight meal that feels a bit decadent. And any time you get that indulgent feeling from a meal that’s relatively healthy, it is bound to become a household staple.
Marbled tea eggs
Tea eggs are a bit like a pickled eggs in that they are a hard-boiled egg soaked in seasoning, so that they take on the flavour of the seasoning liquid. These make a great addition to a spicy noodle soup, or as a quick snack on their own, but I like them for breakfast, sliced …
Squid and salami spaghetti
Squid is an inexpensive, sustainable and awesome little cephalopod that should be part of everyone’s diet, beyond fried calamari at the bar (an awesome little appy as well, don’t get me wrong). If you’ve never cooked squid, go grab a bag of frozen rings at the grocery store and give this recipe a try.
Ginger and soy braised tripe
A few weeks ago, a local association called GoOFY (Growers of Organic Food Yukon) held an event about nose-to-tail eating—eating every bit of an animal that is harvested. Which is not only sound ethical practice, but a really sustainable and delicious way to live and eat. In the spirit of that event and nose-to-tail eating, …
Shredded-potato and onion frittata
My fridge is always a bit on the sad and empty side. I’d rather have to get a bit creative with empty cupboards than to risk ingredients going slimy in my crisper. Potatoes and onions are mercifully long-lasting, and it’s always good to have a few (non-canned) staples floating around.
Mushroom Soup
Living in a place where so many people pick mushrooms, this recipe is a great way to let those freshly picked beauties shine.
Pork picnic shoulder with peaches and bourbon
Picnic shoulders are a great cut of pork—lots of meat, skin and connective tissue that, when cooked, correctly turns into beautiful, soft and moist meat. One of the issues with this awesome cut of meat is that in order for it to really shine, you have to cook it for a very long time. And …
Pasta with walnut garlic sauce
Thickening sauces with bread is a very old-world way to use up any sort of stale bits you happen to have, but it also makes a sauce with a wicked rustic texture and is totally different than thickening with starches or using a reduction.
Blueberry and Saskatoon berry grunt
Grunt is a sweet fruit stew topped with fluffy dumplings, and anyone who grew up on the East Coast (or with parents from the East Coast) will immediately recognize this dessert.
Five camping food hacks to get you through the rest of your summer
Over the past couple months I’ve stumbled across a couple of really great hacks that make creating awesome meals while camping way easier.
Bacon-wrapped grilled asparagus bundles with balsamic glaze
These are a great, quick side for camping. The balsamic and olive oil mix does double duty as a salad dressing—and bacon cooked on a campfire is one of the best parts of summer.
Hot dog fried rice
Hot dogs are the perfect food, and this is a good way to incorporate more of a perfect food into your diet.
Pull-apart salami and anchovy bread
This sandwich/pizza hybrid, stuffed with anchovy and salami, is a perfect riverside snack when you’re feeling a bit famished and the fish haven’t been biting.
Leftover camping burritos
That last day of any wilderness trip can be dodgy when it comes to eating something beyond sustenance. Try this recipe.
Foil-wrapped cheesy eggs in peppers
There’s something about a fire-cooked breakfast that just sets the tone for a great day in our beautiful wilderness.
Foil-wrapped apple cake
One of the best parts of mass-produced breads, like hotdog and burger buns, is their super-squishy, cake-like quality. That makes them a great ingredient to serve as both dinner and dessert on your camping trips.
Banana, chocolate marshmallow dip
Admittedly, this is more of a really delicious idea than a recipe.
Campfire chicken fajitas
Mexican flavours are well suited to cooking over a fire—fresh and savory, it generally uses few ingredients and cooks quickly. This foil packet chicken fajita is all of those things.
Campfire hot spinach dip
Frozen blocks of spinach are ideal for camping: they’re basically an ice pack for your cooler, but you can eat them! Really ideal. Especially when you make this super-fast and satisfying dip that uses just a few ingredients. As for those optional add-ins, definitely make the most of what you’ve got: any sort of leftover …
Steak tacos
Tacos are ideal for camping because you don’t really need a plate or utensils to eat them. And if you mix the sauce before you leave, there’s really minimal prep for your taco camping feast. You could even buy a bag of pre-sliced coleslaw mix and have it do a bit of double duty on your trip.
Wood-fired, bacon-wrapped shrimp
Summer is coming! For the next few weeks all the recipes you’ll be seeing will be in preparation for the long summer days spent outside soaking up our precious long, warm days cooking over a fire. When it comes to cooking outside, having ingredients on hand that work in lots of different recipes is essential. …
The best and most authentic currywurst caribou tater tot poutine
Let’s just get this cleared up right away. Poutine is a national treasure. There is no dish so beloved, so exalted throughout this nation as poutine.
Sweet potato hash and eggs
It’s breakfast. It’s sweet potato and breakfast, so it’s simplicity and cosiness on a plate.
Chicken fried bison steaks
While I love using bison steaks, you can totally use any sort of lean, quick cooking steak you’ve got – moose, caribou, even beef.
Roasted grape, leek and goat cheese tart
Grapes make a lovely sweet and savoury addition to a variety of meals. If you can manage it try and time this recipe for when you have the bottom of a bag of grapes that have gotten a little old. For some reason grapes that have gone a bit wrinkly tend to roast the best. …
Baked spaghetti with bison
Everyone has that dish that they always order – for the lovely man that keeps my freezer stocked with wild game: baked spaghetti.
Roasted oysters with garlic toasted breadcrumbs, bacon and parmesan
Whitehorse has a solid selection of oysters pretty consistently; these particular oysters shown in the photos were from the Haines Packing Company, but a couple of the larger grocery stores seem to be carrying them regularly as well. They’re a perfect pairing for a crisp, white wine or bourbon with friends and make an impressive nibble …
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Cheese stuffed bacon wrapped bison burger
It’s still a bit too cold to grill – at least for me it is. So these burgers are made to cook in a pan, which means that you can stuff them to the gills with cheese and wrap them with bacon without having to use any sort of toothpick. When picking out a cheese, …
Candied Blood Oranges
Citrus is everywhere this time of year. And while stuffing yourself with fresh fruit while it’s around is a solid choice, those of us who tend towards gastronomic squirreling are on the look-out for interesting ways to preserve seasonal ingredients. Unless you’re a serious marmalade lover (in which case you’ve probably sorted yourself out already) …
Sausage and Kale Strata
This is a great recipe to help clean out your freezer of last years (or a few years ago) sausage and all that stale old bread on your counter at the same time. Add in that wilted kale from the back of your fridge and you’ve got a filling brunch that uses up all those …
Sweet potato and peanut soup
If you’re vegan – or a person who feeds vegans – this recipe (or one much like it) is probably already in your arsenal. If not, or if you’re just looking for a way to eat less meat, this recipe will make even the most devoted meat eater feel satisfied. The combination of sweet potato …
Japanese Hamburger (Hambagu)
This is classic Japanese comfort food, exactly what you would expect from an all-night diner in Tokyo. Hambagu is just a simply seasoned burger served with gravy over hot rice. It’s simple and comforting and just a tiny bit different than a hot hamburger sandwich you’d find anywhere along the Alaska Highway. It’s those teenie differences …
Vanilla Bourbon Rice Pudding
This is simple rice pudding – seasoned with vanilla and bourbon, and not on the overly sweet side.
French Onion Soup
This moose spin on a classic dish will become your favourite winter meal for a host of reasons.
Tuna Mayo Onigiri
Try these instead of a sandwich in a packed lunch, or bring them along on your next outdoor adventure. Onigiri taste best at room temperature
A wild and wonderful night
This weekend the Yukon Fish and Game Association (YFGA) is hosting their annual Wild Game Banquet at the High Country Inn. The event will include the usual camaraderie as well as the awards from the Big Bull Night, which took place in November, a silent auction, and a feast of Yukon harvested wild game. Cocktails …
Tea and gin cured salmon
Salmon is a great fish to quickly cure, and the addition of a bit of tea and some gin really compliment the delicate flavours of the beautiful West Coast salmon we’re lucky enough to have access to. The addition of tea and gin makes this a great dish to have for brunch (because gin Caesars …
Boozy maple eggnog
Think of egg nog as a way of preserving the summer’s bounty (dairy, eggs) for the winter.
A new craft beer in town
There’s a new brewery opening in the Mount Sima area. Deep Dark Wood Brewing is hoping to be open and available to the public around Christmas.
Caribbean stew meat with coconut dumplings
These spicy, savoury braised meats are very common all over the Caribbean, in fact you’ll find pigs feet and ox tails as much as you’d expect to find grilled fish.
Cheeseburger eggrolls
These egg rolls would make great party food, and if you have the time to make a double batch, freeze a few for a day when you don’t feel like cooking.
Apple bourbon crumble
Apple crumble is as close to a perfect food as I’ve ever found. It can be breakfast just as easily as it can be dessert or even dinner. It’s fast to prepare, and when it comes right down to it, pretty healthy.
Roasted bone marrow with parsley
This classic bistro dish can be found all over menus in Europe and North America, usually served with plenty of crusty bread and salt.
Paprika roasted carrots with parsley yogurt sauce
This is a simple way of preparing sweet local carrots where the root vegetable stays the star of the plate.
Bear pepperoni and herbed ricotta stromboli
This recipe uses bear pepperoni, but you could use salami. Or really anything. Stromboli are delicious no matter what they’re filled with.
Roast pork with apples and rosemary
Pork loins cook fast, are inexpensive, and happen to be just as easy on the waistline as they are on the pocketbook.
Roast grouse with root vegetables
Roast grouse with root vegetables INGREDIENTS 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, quartered 2 large (or 6 small) carrots, halved lengthwise 1 shallot, quartered 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 whole grouse, cleaned 1 small bunch parsley 2 strips of bacon METHOD 1. Set oven at 400ºF. Add potato, carrots and shallot …
Cheddar Beer Bread
METHOD 1. Set oven at 375ºF and oil a loaf pan. Whisk together both flours, sugar, baking powder and salt, toss shredded cheddar into the dry ingredients then pour both cans of beer over top. Mix with a rubber spatula until the dough comes together with no dry spots, then place in the greased loaf …
Yukon’s version of Oktoberfest
The Yukon Beer Festival is returning for its fifth year on October 13 and 14, with proceeds benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Whitehorse. Local beer aficionados will be able to taste beer from more than a dozen brewers and distributors travelling to the festival from across Canada, as well as local Yukon brewers …
Happy Beer-day to You!
If you’re feeling dapper this weekend, you’ve got an opportunity to dust off your best prohibition era outfits and celebrate the Yukon Brewery’s 20th Anniversary. The brewery is throwing a shindig to celebrate, offering the public 20 per cent off stock in their retail store (off everything but the booze. Bummer, I know). There will …
Hasselback Potatoes
INGREDIENTS 1 Yukon gold potato 1 teaspoon canola oil Salt, to taste METHOD 1. Set oven at 425ºF. Using a sharp knife carefully cut neat slits along one side of the potato so that it resembles an accordion, but make sure the bottom of the potato stays intact. Using a brush apply one teaspoon of …
Simple Meat Ragu
Things get freezer burnt. Those unfortunate packs of meat can still be delicious if you know how to deal with them.
Surimi (Fake Crab) Salad Rolls
Surimi Salad Rolls Makes 6 Rolls INGREDIENTS ½ cup shredded, flaked imitation crab ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber 6 rice paper rolls Dipping sauce (Thai-style peanut sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, etc.) to garnish Sliced green onions, to garnish Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish METHOD 1. Bring a skillet of …
Keema Curry
Keema Curry INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp oil (coconut oil, canola oil, olive oil) 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 onion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 cups chopped hearty greens (kale, spinach, beet greens, swiss chard or a combination) 3 cups …
Two Breakfast Wraps to Stock Your Freezer
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Wraps INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp chili powder One 19-ounce can of black beans, drained One 12-ounce can corn, drained 10 eggs, beaten Salt and pepper, to taste 10 large tortillas 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 cup salsa ¼ cup chopped cilantro METHOD: 1. Heat a …
Roasted Cauliflower with Mint and Pecan Pesto
Mint and Pecan Pesto INGREDIENTS: ½ cup pecans 1 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped ⅓ cup olive oil ⅓ cup lemon juice ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste METHOD: 1. Place pecans in a skillet and heat to medium high, toss nuts constantly until they begin …
Grilled Kofta
2. Divide the ground meat into four portions and shape into 6-inch sausages, place on a metal skewer (or don’t, I had good results just grilling these without any skewers) and drizzle with olive oil. 3. Heat your grill to high heat and grill kofta until cooked through turning often, about 6 minutes. Let kofta …
Marinated Watermelon Salad with Mint and Jalapeño
METHOD: 1. Whisk together lime juice and olive oil, add jalapeño, mint and scallions and mix until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 2. Cut the watermelon in half and place the cut side down on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife carefully remove the rind, then cut the watermelon into …
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Moose Heart Tacos
The hidden trophy of any successful hunt – that should be hauled out of the woods and cherished like a beautiful hide or perfectly curled horns – is the heart. The heart is by far the most delicious cut of any sort of wild game I’ve had the pleasure of eating. And if you’re a …
Hot Dog Bánh Mì
Bánh mì hot dogs INGREDIENTS: 4 hot dogs 2 hotdog buns ½ cup diced cucumber ¼ cup mint leaves ¼ cup cilantro leaves Mayonnaise, to garnish Sriracha sauce, to garnish Lime wedges, to garnish Sliced Thai chilies, to garnish (these are wicked hot, so proceed with a bit of caution) METHOD: 1. With a sharp …
Why You Should Be Carving your Hot Dogs
Hot dog carving is my latest passion project. This past weekend I became the general of my own army comprised of perfectly seared men and women armed for battle in a soft and squishy white bun. You too can become a leader among men, all you need is a paring knife, a packet of hot …
Bison Dan Dan Noodles
Peanut butter is great. It reaches it’s full potential if you spike it with chili oil & mix it with fresh noodles. Bison Dan Dan.
Filipino Spaghetti with Bison
Filipino spaghetti is the perfect food; it’s meaty, savory, sweet and cheesy. And it’s filled with hot dogs. This recipe uses bison.
Grilled Corn Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
Method: 1. Whisk together mayo, sriracha and lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the pepper and onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and allow to cool. 2. Heat your grill to a high heat …
Moose, Spinach and Sunflower Seed Strudel
Moose, Spinach and Sunflower Seed Strudel Serves 6 Ingredients ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Pinch red pepper flakes One 300 g block of frozen spinach, thawed 1½ pounds ground moose ¼ cup sunflower seeds Salt and pepper, to taste …
What Do You Have to Do to Eat Local?
The benefits of eating local are well known and documented; it’s better for the environment, it’s better for your health, and it’s better for the local economy. But when you live north of 60 it seems daunting – even in the height of the summer produce harvest. Fresh local ingredients are more expensive or more …
Oven Stewed Rhubarb with Cornmeal Biscuit Crumble
INGREDIENTS 1½ cup sugar, divided 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 pounds frozen rhubarb ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ⅔ cup cornmeal Pinch of salt ⅓ cup coconut oil ⅓ cup water Honey, to drizzle Toasted shredded coconut, to garnish Vanilla ice cream (or whipped cream) to serve METHOD 1. Set oven to 375ºF degrees. In a large …
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Deep Fried Pickles
Bar snacks are the best. Any sort of deep fried appy always gets my attention. And deep fried pickles catch my gaze more so than the rest. Being a pickle lover I generally have all the ingredients on hand to be able to make up a batch without much notice. There are a couple drawbacks …
Coctel de Camarones
Having recently spent some time in Latin America to attend a friend’s wedding (congrats again Mr. and Mrs. Spinks!) my head is full of vibrant fruit, spicy seasoning and lovely fresh seafood. While the food in that part of the world is a trove of fantastic recipes the one I kept ordering again and again …
Sausage Stuffed Squid with Creamy Polenta
The rule of thumb when cooking squid is either really fast, or really slow. Most people lean towards fast – fried calamari is on thousands of menus all over the country because you can get a great product really quickly. But the depth of flavour and tender texture you can achieve when you slowly simmer …
Eggs Baked in Peppers
2. Divide bacon mixture between the roasted pepper cups then place back on the sheet pan. Break an egg into each pepper and place in the oven for 15 minutes, or until egg whites are set and the yolk is still runny. Serve with lots of toast.
Honey Panna Cotta with Pineapple
Panna Cotta is a great dessert for a dinner party because it’s best when made a day in advance. Think of it as an adult pudding cup.
Potato Chip Tortilla Española with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Tortilla española, tortilla de patatas, Spanish omelette – it has many names but this simple dish made of eggs and potatoes is considered one of the corners of Spanish cuisine. And while traditionally it’s made with thinly sliced potatoes, an all American potato chip makes a great stand in. The first time I came across …
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Roasted Sausages with Arugula and Barley
2. While the sausages are roasting, whisk together remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and grainy mustard and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with cooked barley and let sit at room temperature. 3. When the sausages are fully cooked remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. …
Vietnamese Style Leftover-Chicken Lettuce Cups
1. Arrange the chicken, cucumber, carrots, scallions and bean sprouts on a platter. Place the mint and cilantro on a separate plate, and the peanuts in a small bowl alongside. Arrange the lettuce on a separate platter. 2. To make the nuoc cham, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and water together until …
Sausage rolls are bundles of love, and the perfect food for any occasion
1. Set oven at 425 degrees, and have on hand a lined baking sheet. Unroll the puff pastry and spoon half the mustard along one side, then place half the sausage on the mustard. Brush the rest of the pastry with the beaten egg then roll the pastry arounds the sausage. Cut the roll into …
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Caribou, Water Chestnut and Sweet Corn Egg Rolls
Caribou is one of my favorite Yukon treats, and if you happened to get one during hunting season (or have generous friends) then you’re going to find yourself with a bit of ground. These egg rolls make use of a bunch of tinned goods while still letting the main ingredient shine. If you’re not a …
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Baked Rigatoni with Moose and Mozzarella
As we settle into the first few snows of the year let this recipe take you somewhere warm and comforting. This simple baked pasta sends me right back to playing in the yard while mum makes dinner.
Potato and Green Onion Kugel
3. Remove pie plate from the oven and add the last remaining tablespoon of oil swirling the pan to coat. Add the potato mixture and smooth the top. Place the kugel in the oven and bake until it is evenly browned, about 90 minutes. Serve with sour cream. Serves 6
Beet Brownies
3. Bake brownies until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with just a few crumbs clinging to it, about 45 minutes. Allow brownies to cool for 20 minutes before slicing. Makes 16 brownies
Roasted Carrot Galette
‘Tis the season for hearty stews, roasts and root vegetables. I bought vegetables from the From the Ground Up fundraiser (www.YukonFromthGroundUp.ca) a few weeks ago and now I have an abundance of carrots, beets and potatoes to use up. This simple galette is a great way to posh-up the humble carrot. Try it as a …
Bison Bao
Steamed buns filled with a variety of meat and vegetables are a dim sum classic. This version is bison filled and spiced with ginger, garlic and chili paste but season the filling to your liking if you’re in the mood for something a bit more spicy. These buns also freeze beautifully, and reheat well popped …
Gnocchi with Butternut Squash, Sage and Blue Cheese
These little potato dumplings seem labour intensive, but they’re worth the effort and can be a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. But if you’re looking to make this dish ahead you can absolutely make and assemble everything a day before and just bake it before you serve. Ingredients: 1 butternut squash (about 2 …
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