Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder
Chock-full of a variety of seafood, fish and vegetables, this rich soup is inspired by a similar chowder served at the Masstown Market, near Truro, N.S. Enjoy a hearty bowlful with Buttermilk Biscuits.
Chock-full of a variety of seafood, fish and vegetables, this rich soup is inspired by a similar chowder served at the Masstown Market, near Truro, N.S. Enjoy a hearty bowlful with Buttermilk Biscuits.
Earthy spiced ribs are delicious plain, but they also go perfectly with this tangy sweet pineapple relish that comes together in minutes. If you're a spice addict, kick up the heat even further by doubling the cayenne.
This aromatic curry starts with a practically prep-free sauce that gets its potent flavour from garam masala, a finely ground blend of cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, mace and cloves. To save time on prep, look for the ready-made mix in the spice aisle.
Ontario
This dish comes from Ontario's large South Asian community. Look for curry leaves in Asian markets (freeze leftovers in a resealable bag for up to three months). If you can't find them, this dish is still tasty without them. Serve with steamed basmati rice.
Fresh herbs, lemon and a hint of cayenne transform simple cauliflower and inexpensive drumsticks into an elegant meal. Keep a close eye on the chicken once you set the broiler; it can quickly go from perfectly golden to burned if you aren't careful.
To serve this fairground treat as a fun appetizer, cut the hotdogs into four or six pieces and serve with ballpark mustard as a dip. You can find nitrate-free hotdogs in the organic section of the grocery store or at specialty food shops. You will need about 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick wooden skewers, cut in 6-inch (15 cm) lengths.
Succulent chunks of chicken and colourful skewers of fruit and vegetables make a pretty plate. Setting part of the marinade aside for basting the chicken ensures that you don't transfer raw chicken juices to the cooked food.
Traditional Portuguese piri-piri chicken is notorious for its spiciness. This version mixes a little bit of that heat with classic North American barbecue flavours. Grilling the chicken over indirect heat allows it to cook through without charring the skin.
Poach only three or four eggs at a time so you don't crowd the pan. For best results, use the freshest eggs possible. Serve with sliced fresh fruit or a light green salad.
This dip is best served warm and bubbly, so it's worth rooting around in your basement to find that long-hidden fondue set. Serve with blanched asparagus or broccoli, boiled potatoes or sliced apple. If you don't have Calvados on hand, you can make the fondue without it, but it kicks it up a notch.
