Crisp, golden appetizer cups look like little bird nests. Use them as a base for any number of toppings, such as smoked salmon and cream cheese, or red pepper jelly or goat cheese and roasted red peppers.
This lovely clear soup makes an elegant appetizer for Easter dinner. Be sure to reserve 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the chicken fat when making the stock. Enjoy the leftover crepes with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
Aquaculture salmon or Boston bluefish (pollock) are alternatives to the firm-fleshed monkfish. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent scorching. Serve kabobs on parsleyed, red pepper-studded rice with steamed broccoli or broccoflower.
Boosted with Japanese flavours, this fresh salad pairs nicely with grilled salmon or trout. To trim the snap peas, use a paring knife to snip and pull off the tough strings that run along the length of the pod.
Enjoy our comfy pasta and chick-pea casserole as a vegetarian supper or for lunch. For a nonvegetarian version, replace vegetable stock with chicken stock and add chopped smoked turkey, ham, pastrami, or drained salmon or tuna in chunks.
Breathe new life into leftover brown rice by transforming it into a cold lunch salad. This one gets a boost of flavour from a quick dressing that's savoury, spicy and sweet. For a hit of protein, add leftover salmon or shrimp.
Herbed butters are traditional accompaniments to grilled fish, and the tarragon in this one goes especially well with trout or salmon. For this spectacular presentation, fold back the crisped skin to reveal the pink flesh over which the seasoned butter melts.
Black cod, readily available fresh and smoked on the West Coast, is a popular menu item at Bishop's. Look for it in Asian markets and some supermarkets. Chef Dennis Green says the sauce is also delicious with salmon or roasted halibut.
This flavourful Asian-style sauce makes perfect sticky ribs and wings, or an easy glaze for salmon. Baste with it during the last couple of minutes of cooking to prevent the sauce from burning. You can also serve it at the table for dipping.
Similar in taste and texture to salmon, Arctic char is a common food in Nunavut and across Canada's North. It is typically eaten raw, frozen and dipped in soy sauce, but we've adapted the idea and created a delicious soy-based glaze to go on simple baked char.
