Carrot, Red Lentil & Lemon Soup
Oct 12, 2023
Succulent pickerel is widely regarded as one of Canada's best fish. On the lakes of northern Saskatchewan, locals catch their own to pan-fry, but visitors make a point of stopping by Amy's for this dish by chef James Smith. You can also use trout, whitefish or perch.
Spring-themed sugar cookies (such as bunny, carrot, duck, egg and butterfly shapes) welcome the season. Paste food colouring works best for creating pastel hues. Go for multicoloured polka-dots or choose just one colour and white. You'll need many piping bags, but if you have only one, use plastic sandwich bags, cutting away a corner tip of each to pipe through.
You can make the custard and cake for this shaggy white-on-white dream two days ahead and assemble the final product at your leisure. Just don't throw away the egg whites — you'll need them for the buttercream!
A dried herb mix is a flavourful base for dips. Visit the bulk food store and get enough for everyone on your gift list.
Flattening (a.k.a. spatchcocking) a whole chicken makes it easier to carve and helps it cook quickly and evenly throughout. Once you become comfortable with this method, customize the recipe by switching up the herbs and seasoning.
The atmosphere at The Economy Shoe Shop on Argyle Street in Halifax is über-fun and laid-back. They serve these home-style cakes as an appetizer, but they're substantial enough for a main course, especially when accompanied by a green salad and a fantastic local beer such as Propeller Bitter Ale.
