Olive Oil Poached Garlic Pasta
A simple seasoned oil is a homemade way to make your life simpler and yummier. Experiment with different ingredients, lemon a day…
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A simple seasoned oil is a homemade way to make your life simpler and yummier. Experiment with different ingredients, lemon a day…
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When the winds of winter howl, it’s time to welcome the warming flavours of South Asia and the Middle East. This recipe came about…
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Surimi is another name for imitation crab, and it’s a fantastic low-cost ingredient that belongs in everyone’s fridge.
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Traditionally, these would not be filled with hot dogs, but something more like kielbasa. Honestly, this little change really ups the flavour…
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Holidays are wonderful and special, but also very expensive! Cooking a short-style pasta, using the same technique as risotto…
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There’s something about this time of year that really brings out the excess, and that is what this sandwich is about. It’s salty, it’s sweet.
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In my house we take liberties with pasta sauce. Left to his own devices, my roommate will throw in juniper berries, birch syrup, preserved…
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We met Roger Kempanien in a youth hostel on the outskirts of Gällivare, an iron-mining town in northern Sweden. My husband and I…
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I miss summer already, and to me summer means endless hot dogs. Here’s a quick and cheap hash that has some flavours of summer.
Hot dog, Red Onion and Russet-potato Hash Read More »
Healthy, fast and cheap. Lentils and sausages are an easy-to-prepare meal that you can serve with a simple green salad and some crusty bread.
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So you checked the freezer to get something for supper and were surprised to see how many moose- and/or bison-burger packages…
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An easy breakfast play on a classic potato chip. When you’re chopping the green onions, try to keep the white bits…
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Gnocchi are easy to make with pantry ingredients and are just enough of a project for a lazy weekend afternoon. Try them served with…
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Sometimes a hunting trip goes well, and sometimes it doesn’t. This recipe works for this time of year because whether…
Cooking torn bread in garlic-and-chili-infused butter gives the final dish little pockets of flavour and texture…
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The tip of my rod jerked and dipped toward the dimpled grey water, and I glanced up at our guide. He shook his head.
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If you’d like to scale up (or down), for this recipe, the batter is equal parts beer and flour, which makes it easy to serve one person…
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A couple of weeks ago we dropped in on a friend on our way to Pine Lake, near Haines Junction. Just as we were leaving, he said…
Meatloaf is Marvellous, Hot or Cold Read More »
Eggplant is controversial, but even the most skeptical can appreciate these juicy little bits. Especially when dipped in comeback sauce…
Eggplant Bits With Comeback Sauce Read More »
Once you get good at these eggs, the butter will be browned and nutty, and the garlic will take on that perfect sweetness…
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A recipe for Fried Eggplant by our Seasonal Recipes Columnist Sydney Keddy. The trick to really great fried eggplant is flouring it twice.
Simple fried chicken served on greens with a light lemon dressing. This whole meal comes together in 20 minutes and feels light and fresh.
Chicken Cutlets With Lemon And Greens Read More »
About a month ago I visited the first place I ever picked dandelions: a small, pebbly beach on the Greek island of Alonissos…
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A well-stocked pantry can be everything when you lead a busy life, and this recipe is mostly a lesson in what can be done…
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Firstly, there is always a risk of food poisoning when consuming raw or undercooked eggs, so please don’t try this recipe…
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Surf and turf at its finest.
Fried SPAM and Surimi Salad Sandwiches Read More »
Burger meets taco. It’s the best of both weeknight staples. Try seasoning the beef with taco seasoning if you’re feeling more taco…
Tuna rice balls wrapped in roasted seaweed sheets is a wordy way of saying Tuna Onigiri. You can fill these rice balls…
At the end of August 2021, I picked up a lamb shoulder roast from the Takhini River Ranch booth at the Fireweed Community Market…
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This recipe works well with a fish from the store or a fish from the river. Adding a couple bags of tea to the cure adds a bit of tannic…
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Low-bush cranberries and lemon are two flavours that shout out “Spring!” at this time of year. The swans are flying overhead…
AKA Elena Ruz Sandwich, this is the lesser known version of the classic Cuban sandwich. The true version is made with sliced turkey…
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Lemongrass and ginger are the all-stars to this fast dinner. If you are a person who meal preps, the chicken and green bean portion….
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I love cooked fresh pork belly, the exquisite combination of crispy skin, luscious fat and tender meat that chefs in the Yukon do so well.
The Venerable Pork Belly Read More »
Fennel, Green Beans and Quinoa – Warm or cold, this simple selection of ingredients tastes fresh and perfect for a simple spring meal.
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In January I stopped eating fresh vegetables, and my roommate quit his granola habit. We just didn’t feel like it anymore.
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Soup is just the best for the busy cook, especially in February when the light’s coming back and we’re rushing in from…
The MI5 agents came into the house by stealth, wrapped in worn, crinkled purple tissue paper. The package nestled under the tree…
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Okra can be polarizing. Some people are really turned off by the texture, which can tend towards slimy. But if you embrace the slime…
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These types of Thai-inspired salads are also called larb or laap. They pair intensely-seasoned ground meat, with bright herbs…
Turkey Salad with avocado Read More »
On November 26, my sister and I pulled into the Husky gas station at Hope, just off the Trans-Canada Highway.
Road Snacks For White Line Fever Read More »
Kabocha squash has a dense texture and a subtle, almost nutty flavour. When roasted, you can eat the exterior…
Honey-Roasted Kabocha Squash Read More »
Eating this sandwich feels hopeful for spring, and since winter just started, we need all the hope we can muster.
Fried Zucchini And Alfalfa Sandwich Read More »
My husband and I are on our last visit to my sister’s house in Parksville, on Vancouver Island. She is moving across the country…
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.
Jammy Eggs, Anchovies and Bagel Toast Read More »
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…
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I want to share with you a success I had this weekend. But first, hands up anyone who has ever overcooked a moose roast.
How To Cook A Moose Read More »
You may have seen this on TikTok, and while, in many cases, it is absolutely justified to roll your eyes at internet cooking.
Chorizo and chickpeas—simmered in a paprika, spiked, and olive-oil hearty sauce—makes for a fantastic dinner.
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My old friend Julie called to me from the back of her car, where she’d just finished loading her groceries.
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.
Tofu And Pork Ragu Read More »
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.
Texas Tartine With Spinach, Poached Eggs and Lemony Yogurt Sauce Read More »
Together we admired the colour and texture of trout and salmon, contrasting them with each other, enjoying handling this beautiful resource.
Taku River Sockeye Salmon and Atlin Lake Trout: Preserving the Harvest Read More »
Savoury, cheesy crepes: You can fully make this recipe a day ahead, then extend baking time to thoroughly melt the cheese.
Crepes With Camembert And Fried Salami Read More »
Honestly, when left on my own it is more often packet Ramen and microwave Lean Cuisine than anything as flashy as rice and eggs.
Single For The Weekend Rice And Eggs Read More »
Stuffing is the best part of cold weather; some people think it’s soup. Or stew. Or crumble. But they’re wrong.
Sausage And Apple Breakfast Stuffing Read More »
If you have a sweetie and your sweetie eats meat, try making them a plate of steak tartare on your next evening in.
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.
In this Summer Pea and Bacon Toast dish, it’s freshly shelled peas that are the star.
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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.
Seared Onglet Steaks With Roasted Potatoes Read More »
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.
Oxtails With Star Anise, Soy and Vinegar Read More »
Rabbit (Ragu) has mild white meat but it has a bit more of a robust and meaty flavour than average grocery-store chicken.
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Spanish tortilla (or Spanish omelet) is made with eggs and sliced potatoes served at room temperature. This simple recipe uses potato chips.
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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
You know it’s morel season when photos show up on social media. Try this Caramelized Onion and Morel Mushroom Quiche.
The mushrooms are coming, the mushrooms are coming! Read More »
Twice-Cooked Lamb Heart Tacos, Cooking the lamb hearts twice gives the final product a satisfying texture.
Twice-Cooked Lamb Heart Tacos Read More »
Sweet spiced carrots and salty brined feta make this a vegetarian sandwich that’s super satisfying served warm or at room temperature.
Seasonal Recipes: Spiced Carrot and Feta Sandwiches Read More »
Corn pancakes walk that perfect line between sweet and savoury, This recipe makes an equally satisfying meal and side dish.
Roasted sardines with tangerines and shallots. Gut & scale them mostly frozen, and avoid most of the unpleasant smells and mess.
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Whole-wheat Vegetable Pancakes with Arugula and Greek Yogurt. A breeze to put together & works well with any sort of pre-shredded kale salad.
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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.
Whole Wheat Pitas with Spice-roasted Eggplant, Tahini and Arugula Read More »
This Breakfast rice recipe is cheap, and filling, and will take the edge off whatever you may have gotten into the night before.
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Mid-winter Potato, Kale and Cheddar Pie. A hearty, cheesy, main course that only needs a side salad for a satisfying mid-winter meal.
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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.
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Bucatini, like a really long Kraft Dinner noodle. It can soak up all sorts of seasoning that a spaghetti noodle might lose.
Bucatini with walnuts, green olives and lemon Read More »
This recipe makes roughly 4 servings of roasted broccoli, but 10+ servings of homemade seasoning salt. A quick and tasty vegetable side dish.
Crispy roasted broccoli with homemade seasoning salt Read More »
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
Soft noodles with cabbage and chicken Read More »
Christmas is coming and with it, all the gingerbread-flavoured things! Try this delicious gingerbread protein smoothie recipe.
A tall glass of Christmas treat: Gingerbread protein smoothie Read More »
Buttermilk gives the crepes a lovely, fresh, slightly sour taste that plays off the salty bacon and the slightly bitter birch syrup.
Buttermilk, black pepper crepes with bacon and birch syrup Read More »
Spaghetti squash and turmeric fritters. Change up the spices! Garam masala would be delicious, or even some freshly grated ginger and garlic.
Spaghetti squash and turmeric fritters Read More »
Cooking red bell peppers and onions until they’re soft and just beginning to blacken makes them sweet with a bit of char flavor. Tuck them
Blackened sweet pepper with chilis and eggs Read More »
Processing all the aromatics to a paste is what makes this chili ginger beef with rice and eggs so delicious.
Chili ginger beef with rice and eggs Read More »
A simple pasta dish gets punch from bitter greens, chili and anchovies. Whole wheat spaghetti with anchovies and broccoli rabe.
Whole wheat spaghetti with anchovies and broccoli rabe Read More »
Make good food choices that improve your health. This recipe can help you make this process easier and less stressful.
Feel Good Foods: Deconstructed egg roll Read More »
The delicate winey, kaley, garlicky sauce gets into the noodles and lets the subtle flavors of the ingredients come through.
Bucatini with chorizo and kale Read More »
Bucatini with sardines and olives is vaguely puttanesca-ish, but somehow even more simple. Try this recipe yourself.
Bucatini with sardines and olives Read More »
These gnocchi with crab, scallions & grapefruit gnocchi are paired with crab and grapefruit and make a filling meal without any heavy meat.
Potato gnocchi with crab, scallions & grapefruit Read More »
This cornbread comes out light, fluffy and golden-brown. Enjoy it with chilli, as a side dish to any main course, or just as a snack.
Don’t hate them! Not only are dandelions beautiful, the bees love them and we should too! They are delicious.
Creamed broccoli is simple and satisfying, as well as easy on the stomach and the wallet.
Creamed broccoli and macaroni Read More »
Please make these adorable round sandwiches and fry them until they’re golden and gooey, then dip them in yellow mustard and ketchup.
A forage around town in supermarkets and small shops for local and locally available foodstuffs to bring home and play with
Foraging in local markets for cheese pie makings Read More »
This Thai green curry with shrimp is quick, easy and nutritious. It is also gluten, dairy, soy and sugar-free.
Thai green curry with shrimp Read More »
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.
Broccoli pancakes with garlic, oregano and chili flakes Read More »
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.
Greens, eggs, and ham Read More »
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.
Garlic roasted broccoli with lemon Read More »
Why not celebrate this time round with a feast that connects you to the landscape; that reminds you of where you live.
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.
Brussel trout spring rolls Read More »
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.
Fried klik and sweet pickled cucumbers Read More »
In these recipes you may use any coffee roast you like—the effect will be different with each one–but be sure to use a fine grind. The coarser stuff can be unpleasantly gritty.
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.
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This week is a treat of a meal, shredded duck with scallion pancakes!
Simple shredded duck with hoisin and scallion pancakes Read More »
This week is an easy brunch recipe for shredded duck hash and eggs, based on the previously published shredded duck recipe.
Simple shredded duck hash and eggs Read More »
Sometimes, in the midst of celebratory foods, we just feel like something simple. Like a melty, comforting, satisfying mac and cheese!
An old favourite with a smoky twist Read More »
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.
A simple weeknight duck fettuccine Read More »
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.
Duck, Boursin, and arugula sandwiches Read More »
For the next few weeks, there will be a new recipe outlining something to do with this simple shredded duck.
Simple shredded duck Read More »
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.
American Chop Suey (a.k.a. Cheeseburger Casserole) Read More »
Apple and bacon macaroni and cheese
Better than box, five-ingredient mac and cheese Read More »
People who live and work on the water are good at tall tales. Fisher people don’t just tell whoppers about the whopper that got away,
Tall tales and fish cakes Read More »
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.
Bucatini with red wine braised squid and pepperoni Read More »
This is a play on a classic Italian sauce (called battutto di erbe) and is similar to pesto. Linguine with herb battuto.
Linguine with herb battuto Read More »
No searing, no baking – these spiced turkey meatballs are poached in coconut milk seasoned with fresh ginger and garlic.
Turmeric and chili turkey meatballs with coconut milk Read More »
In my Yukon world, ‘Juniper’ is a name that has been given to kittens and new babies; in the world of musician Donovan Leitch it
Juniper—Not Just for Gin Read More »
Cold weather recipes that still feel bright and light are hard to come by in a world of rich stews and heavy casseroles.
Chicken with cilantro and ginger Read More »
Chicken a la king Ingredients 4 ounce medium noodles 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 16-oz can Carnation evaporated milk 1 tsp salt 1-1/2
Chicken a la king, fit for a king Read More »
Toasted stale bread drizzled with whiskey and topped with bacon, eggs, and cheese.
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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.
The secret to this recipe is the cream sauce that is just quickly buzzed together in a blender or food processor.
Creamy pasta shells with roasted cauliflower Read More »
It’s hard to say which of these two salmon recipes is the best because both are delicious. The bonus is that each one is pretty simple to prepare.
Salmon, twice as good Read More »
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.
Garlic roasted cauliflower Read More »
Trotters are all about texture—chewy tendon, soft braised skin, tender bits of meat.
Pork trotter with star anise and soy sauce Read More »
Yukon Recipes Linguine with breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon and anchovies
Linguine with breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon and anchovies Read More »
While this recipe is written for a single person, it’s easily scalable to however many people you have in your household.
Salmon tacos with chili honey Read More »
A step by step to learn this moose sausage recipe to serve family and friends just in time for the fall season.
Crepes make a great light dinner. They are somewhere between a ‘breakfast for dinner’ type meal and making dessert the star of the show.
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
Beet and potato galette Read More »
This is one stew recipe that I picked up more than 30 years ago. It has yet to be outshone by any other wild game stew I’ve made.
A stew to go hunting for Read More »
Savory balls tucked into crispy bread and dripping with gooey cheese. This classic sub shop favorite is easy to make at home.
Meatball subs with simple marinara Read More »
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
Honey ginger chicken feet Read More »
Murray shares some “instant meals” for families from the 40s and 50s that don’t come from a box Chili con carne Now we are going
When home cooking wasn’t frozen in a box Read More »
Here are some old and mostly forgotten meals that still linger on my taste buds and I, once again, long to dig into the good
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.
Extra cheesy diner-style omelette Read More »
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.
Sweet potato and goat cheese omelette Read More »
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
Bourbon-marinated steak with mushrooms and thyme Read More »
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
Squid and salami spaghetti Read More »
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
Ginger and soy braised tripe Read More »
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
Shredded-potato and onion frittata Read More »
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.
Pork picnic shoulder with peaches and bourbon Read More »
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.
Pasta with walnut garlic sauce Read More »
Hot dogs are the perfect food, and this is a good way to incorporate more of a perfect food into your diet.
Hot dog fried rice Read More »
That last day of any wilderness trip can be dodgy when it comes to eating something beyond sustenance. Try this recipe.
Leftover camping burritos Read More »
There’s something about a fire-cooked breakfast that just sets the tone for a great day in our beautiful wilderness.
Foil-wrapped cheesy eggs in peppers Read More »
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 chicken fajitas Read More »
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
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.
The best and most authentic currywurst caribou tater tot poutine Read More »
It’s breakfast. It’s sweet potato and breakfast, so it’s simplicity and cosiness on a plate.
Sweet potato hash and eggs Read More »
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
Roasted grape, leek and goat cheese tart Read More »
Everyone has that dish that they always order – for the lovely man that keeps my freezer stocked with wild game: baked spaghetti.
Baked spaghetti with bison Read More »
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
Sausage and Kale Strata Read More »
Travelling back into time to the 1950s you would see some great old cars, but we would like to bring the cherished food recipes from the ’50s forward to 2017. Here are some great old fashioned, tasty recipes. We hope you will try them and enjoy.
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
Japanese Hamburger (Hambagu) Read More »
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.
Caribbean stew meat with coconut dumplings Read More »
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.
Cheeseburger eggrolls Read More »
This classic bistro dish can be found all over menus in Europe and North America, usually served with plenty of crusty bread and salt.
Roasted bone marrow with parsley Read More »
This is a simple way of preparing sweet local carrots where the root vegetable stays the star of the plate.
Paprika roasted carrots with parsley yogurt sauce Read More »
Flemish Beef Stew, Baked Pork Chops, Hot Pot Luck and more!
Warming Fall Recipes Read More »
Pork loins cook fast, are inexpensive, and happen to be just as easy on the waistline as they are on the pocketbook.
Roast pork with apples and rosemary Read More »
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I can still smell the smoked fish on my jean jacket and I smile. It means I have been home to the Northwest Territories. At
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Things get freezer burnt. Those unfortunate packs of meat can still be delicious if you know how to deal with them.
My husband came home one day with this weird looking plastic gadget that made no sense to me, until my 12 -year-old told me how
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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
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
Two Breakfast Wraps to Stock Your Freezer Read More »
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
Roasted Cauliflower with Mint and Pecan Pesto Read More »
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
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
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.
Bison Dan Dan Noodles Read More »
Filipino spaghetti is the perfect food; it’s meaty, savory, sweet and cheesy. And it’s filled with hot dogs. This recipe uses bison.
Filipino Spaghetti with Bison Read More »
Fire up the barbecue, here’s another never-fail salmon recipe. Salmon: Another Dijon Delight Ingredients: ¼ to ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp of your favourite Dijon
Salmon: Another Dijon Delight Read More »
This shish kabob recipe works well, but be gentle as rough handling will cause the cooked fish pieces to break and fall off the skewer.
Peppered Tenderloin Ingredients: 2 pounds of beef tenderloin 4 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp oil 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper A dash of sage A
Classic Meat Recipes Read More »
Many household freezers have some – or even a lot – of salmon waiting their turn on the menu. Hopefully all our salmon is wild
Salmon, Salmon, Salmon Read More »
The rule of thumb when cooking squid is either really fast, or really slow. Most people lean towards fast – fried calamari is on thousands
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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
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Let’s go back in time, say 60 some years ago. Potatoes in those days, in my mother’s kitchen, were an everyday vegetable and cooked in
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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
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Allow me take you back to some 65 years to a recipe dated in my mother’s hand written book as 1951. That was a memorable
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Allow me to take you back to 1950s when we cooked in a specific way. At a time when we still did not rely on
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
Savoury pies are ideal for cool weather and days that are getting shorter. Moose pairs beautifully with earthy mushrooms and Bonanza Brown ale by Yukon
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
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Autumn is here. The Yukon experiences seasons differently than other parts of Canada do. Our southern friends won’t start gearing up for fall until the
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Grouse Stew with Baking Powder Biscuits If you had a good grouse harvest or are just looking for a different way to serve them, follow
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I really like pizza. A lot. What I really dislike is paying for pizza. In fact, I have no idea why any (sober) person pays for pizza. It’s
Nitrates, nitrites, nitrous… makes me think of big industrial fertiliser companies, laughing gas, and that wheee sound the cars in videogames used to make when
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Arriving home after time away, without stopping by the grocery store, may seem overly optimistic, but I was rewarded by finding the freezer just as
Salmon can be grilled in your oven. Then, it’s referred to as broiling. It can also be grilled on the barbeque, or carefully over a
You aren’t sorry for inviting them to stay, because they are all your kids’ best friends, but what can you make for dinner to satisfy
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I am always amazed at the prevalence of advertising in town. Traveling to a larger city I notice it even more — posters and billboards
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Preparation time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: ½ cup of dried cranberries ½ cup of dried apricot 1 cup of bread crumbs 1 bulb of
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For much of this week the smell of hanging meat has been lingering in my nostrils, and my hands are abnormally soft. That’ll be because
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The Yukon Culinary Festival takes place over the next few days, with an Ontario television personality hosting the five-day showcase of Yukon flavours. Christian Pritchard
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Here is another make-ahead salad to add to your summer repertoire. This recipe is a great one for adding colour, fibre and flavour to your
Succulent salmon is a new gold in Yukon rivers and streams. If ever you cook, bake or BBQ a fillet and are fortunate enough to
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In old Yukon, many a miner survived the winter with a sack of rice and a bag of beans. With escalating food prices, we may
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In Klondike days, the oldtimers would have used canned spinach to make this quiche. Today, we have the luxury of being able to buy fresh
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Morel mushrooms are an exquisite treat found in the ashy remains of the forest fire floor. Because these mushrooms only germinate when exposed to extremely
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Northern wild rice (Zizania palustris) is a grass that grows in shallow lakes and slow-moving streams. While not harvested in the Yukon, one can sometimes
Vegetables and fresh fruits, lots of them, held together by pasta in this quick-to-prepare meal, is perfect for a busy fall night. You can eat
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Fall is a time of great vegetable abundance. Yukon-grown root vegetables, as well as squash, mushrooms, pepper and garlic, add rich flavour to this warm
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If your family or circle of friends didn’t harvest any bison this fall, don’t despair as bison is now available in local grocery stores. As
Steak and Kidney Pie has been a Boxing Day tradition in my family. They go “Box” (shop) and I make the pies … mmm …
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In old Klondike days, about the time of spring break-up, often all that was left in the cabin larder was a bag of rice. With
Beets are one of the “super foods” – extremely high in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. They also happen to grow well here in the Land
Garbanzo beans, although relatively bland, have a rich texture that can be easily perked up with herbs and spices. For vegetarians, legumes are a standard
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I’m hungry, I’m kind of grumpy and I’ve slept well past breakfast. It’s 3 pm. I feel waffle. But not for your average “L’eggo My
Iknow, I know, you’re all thinking I’m crazy, but after the rain, the underground “internet” of mycelium is incubating. Mushrooms are being born. Mycelium or
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Quick cured bacon chops are ready in 24 hours, and are a great way to dab into the fun of making your own.
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I like to eat them by the lake, I like to eat them when I skate, I’d share them with a fox or goose, I
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All over the world people are doing crazy things with meat and fire. I mentioned in my April 21 column that barbecue, as most of
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With the sun out and the temperatures warming up significantly, you may find yourself having the urge to eat or cook outside. Time to dust
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Take a can of salmon … it is amazing what one can do with it. With fresh salmon so pricey and fish so healthy to
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