Coulibiac — a fine pie of salmon, eggs, dill and rice — is nontraditional, but a wonderful fish buffet dish. Although it can be made early in the day, it's best baked fresh for the meal.
This classic French tart is rustic, simple and a perfect showcase for Canada's wild blueberries and local peaches. You can use half wild and half cultivated blueberries as an economic alternative.
This Italian-style tart, called crostata, has a sandy cookie crust that you can also make in a food processor if you want. Use homemade jam or choose your favourite flavour from a market vendor. Serve with softly whipped cream.
Tourtiere is the creme de la creme of pies. Lightly spiced and herbed, this pork pie is especially anticipated for Christmas Eve celebrations, but it's equally tasty throughout the holidays and winter months. Tourtiere is completely make-ahead, delicious when turkey or chicken take over for pork and perfectly complemented by a tangy relish such as chili sauce.
This has been a staple at our Christmas Eve supper for many years. A cherished and passed down recipe.
Manitoba's Ella Anderson sells some of the tastiest bargains in the West, including this memorable dessert.
These individual galettes are spiced with the warm winter flavours of cinnamon and allspice. For a spectacular restaurant-style finish, serve each one surrounded by a drizzle of sauce on the plate and finish with a dollop of whipped cream.
Apples join forces with pears to create a rich, juicy pie, perfect for family dining or for potluck or buffet suppers. Use a cooking apple such as Ida Red, Northern Spy, Winesap or Gravenstein.
The luscious tang of fresh plums tastily complements the sweetness of almonds in this summer showcase pie.
