What's Up Yukon columnist Sydney Keddy (Oland) is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as other publications.
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Sydney Keddy (Oland)
Issue: 2018-12-12, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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... more
Issue: 2018-12-05, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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. This particular filling is great with any combination of mushrooms; in fact, the bigger the... more
Issue: 2018-11-28, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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. Glazed carrots are a holiday classic; this version is jazzed up a little bit with a maple garlic glaze... more
Issue: 2018-11-21, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Braised pork with apple cider and tarragon
You can serve this dish on top of crisp roasted potatoes, or tucked into a crusty roll with lots of seedy mustard. And it’s a great way to use up that last little bit of cider that has gone a bit past its prime... more
Issue: 2018-11-14, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Apple and bacon macaroni and cheese
I love this dish. It’s got everything you want in a big pot of comfort food—a bit of sweet, a bit of salt and lots of creamy cheese sauce. It may seem a bit out of left field to fold apples into mac and cheese, but take the leap of faith... more
Issue: 2018-11-07, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Cold peanut noodles with chicken
Leftovers can be a bummer. Especially when it’s just odds and ends, but nothing substantial enough for a meal. Tossing those leftovers in a peanut sauce, with chilled noodles, is a tasty way to clear out your fridge... more
Issue: 2018-10-31, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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... more
Issue: 2018-10-24, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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. This version is a take on a fairly common chinese recipe, but you can add or remove spices... more
Issue: 2018-10-17, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Chicken with pears and shallots
When you’re picking out pears for roasting like this, try and go with ones that are on the firmer side. If you go with pears that are soft, you might open the oven to find them liquified—which could also be delicious, just not really what we’re... more
Issue: 2018-10-10, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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)... more
Issue: 2018-10-03, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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... more
Issue: 2018-09-26, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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... more
Issue: 2018-09-19, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate has a reputation of being a kinda fickle ingredient—which it most certainly deserves—because it most definitely is. But there are a few really simple recipes that are so foolproof that you can make them with just about anybody, and this... more
Issue: 2018-09-12, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Mushroom Soup
Mushroom soup is a classic for a reason: it’s satisfying and simple and quick. Living in a place where so many people pick mushrooms, this recipe is a great way to let those freshly picked beauties shine. If you’re not a person who knows how to... more
Issue: 2018-09-05, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Pork picnic shoulder with peaches and bourbon
Pork and bourbon and peaches—cooked until soft, rich and sweet, with just a bit of acidity. This smashed pork is perfect along with some roasted potatoes or plain white rice. Although, to me, it makes a perfect open-faced sandwich on a toasted... more
Issue: 2018-08-29, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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. more
Sydney Oland
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. more
Sydney Oland August 15, 2018
Five camping food hacks to get you through the rest of your summer
Developing recipes for a campsite is a different beast than developing recipes for a kitchen. Over the past couple months I've stumbled across a couple of really great hacks that make creating awesome meals while camping way easier. And here they are more
Issue: 2018-07-25, PHOTO: Sydney Oland
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. Make sure to wrap your bundles tightly and skewer each end of the... more
Issue: 2018-07-18, PHOTO: Sydney Oland
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. If you happen to have a container of leftover steamed rice from your last Chinese takeout binge, this is a great way to bring a bit of life... more