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: 2019-02-13, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
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. It’s also a great way to get people who usually shy away... Read more
Issue: 2019-02-06, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Cream of curried cauliflower soup
If you’re looking to make this simple soup vegan, simply swap the tin of evaporated milk for a tin of coconut milk, and the butter for coconut (or olive) oil. You can also beef up this soup by adding all sorts of hearty vegetables—think carrots... Read more
Issue: 2019-01-30, PHOTO: Sydney Oland
Skillet brown butter chocolate chunk cookie
Big, squishy, gooey cookies are the best. And cookies that don’t require the use of a mixer (or some serious gym rat-level hand mixing) and are pressed into a pan instead of individually scooped are truly the height of human innovation... Read more
Issue: 2019-01-23, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Buttermilk scones
Once you work buttermilk into your culinary repertoire, you’re going to wonder how you ever got on without it. It will add a bit of rich, sour, tanginess to both your baking and your cooking. This quick scone recipe is a good way to give... Read more
Issue: 2019-01-16, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Pork tenderloin with mandarins
A healthy, weeknight alternative to that festive holiday ham. Lean pork tenderloin, some bright mandarin oranges and a few bits of bacon make this fast work night roast feel a bit special... Read more
Issue: 2018-12-19, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Bacon wrapped mushrooms with maple garlic glaze
The holiday season is all about eating and drinking and sharing time with people you love. While spending all day fussing over a massive feast has its time and place, having a couple of quick recipes that you can pull together quickly, after a... Read more
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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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)... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read more