Other meaty-fleshed fish, such as grouper or tilapia, can replace the red snapper. Serve with steamed green beans and Fried Plantains (see below).
Fresh ingredients, ready-made pasta and an easy dressing come together deliciously in this hearty salad.
This colourful salad, topped with sweet, plump scallops, is perfect for a casual alfresco dinner. For a succulent, golden crust, pat the scallops dry before searing. Serve with flatbread, pita wedges or a crusty baguette.
Lean, mild haddock tops the list when Maritimers choose fish. This dish, with its colourful mosaic of seasonal produce, is featured at the Lodge and is adapted from the version published in New Flavours: Lighter and Healthier Fine Dining at Home (Formac Publishing, 1997) by Elaine Elliot and Virginia Lee. You can also use cod or halibut.
Grilled sardines is perhaps the most iconic dish of Portuguese cuisine. Here it is served in a simple yet elegant way.
You can use any type of sausage for these sweet glazed kabobs – also try honey garlic or hot Italian. Using metal skewers saves you the 30 minutes it would take to soak bamboo skewers.
Serve this simple and pretty pickle as a garnish for roast lamb or pork, as a table condiment with Mexican seafood dishes or as a taco topping.
Strip loin steaks are an inexpensive option for a simple meal, but you can substitute any other cut of grilling steak. Use a large metal spatula when turning the onions on the grill to prevent them from falling apart.