Gravlax Blini Bites

Gravlax, or cured salmon, is a Scandinavian specialty available in fancy food stores and restaurants. Here, you'll see how easy it is to cure your own for a fraction of the price. Serve with a piquant sauce on bite-size buckwheat pancakes called blini and accompany with a glass of frozen aquavit or vodka.

Perked-Up Pepper Spice Rub

For every 4 servings (1 lb/500 g boneless or 2 lb/1 kg bone-in) meat or poultry, mix 2 tbsp (25 mL) spice rub; 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; and 1 clove garlic, minced (if desired). Rub over meat or chicken; let stand for 10 minutes. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Lemon Pepper Marinade

Marinades are usually acid-oil blends used not only to flavour but also to tenderize meats. Use overnight on marinating steaks to tenderize and on grilling steaks or chicken overnight. Or use for just a few minutes or up to 1 day to add flavour.

Terrific Turkey Stock

Rib Eye Steaks with Great Canadian Steak Spice

Peppery Prime Rib

Poached Pears in Six Spices

Turkey Stock

Chicken Adobo

There are many, many ways to make chicken adobo. I know because I've tried many recipes. I've settled on this one as my favourite.

Sesame Salmon Fillets and Bok Choy