Michael Smith's Favourite Maritime Seafood Chowder

Michael Smith, P.E.I.'s culinary ambassador, shared his favourite chowder recipe with us. Made with easy to find ingredients and fresh Maritime seafood, it's sure to become a favourite in your home too. The chowder can be made a day or two in advance and reheated to serve. In fact, the chowder actually benefits from a night in the refrigerator: The extra time allows the flavours to really come together.

Grilled Trout with Tomato Tomatillo Salsa

Lake trout has gathered many names across the country, such as grey trout and salmon trout. But no matter what it's called, it's ideal for the table. Tomatillo, a small green sour fruit with a paperlike husk, is a key ingredient in many Latin American green sauces. In Canada, buy them fresh during the late summer or canned all year round.

Grilled Halibut Fillet with Confit of Peppers

Flaky halibut and colourful sweet peppers make a stunning and delicious salute to British Columbia.

Broiled Salmon With Sweet Corn and Barley Risotto

Pot barley takes a bit longer to cook than the arborio rice commonly used in risottos, but it doesn't require constant stirring and is packed with fibre. Chervil is a mild aromatic herb with a subtle anise flavour; use parsley if you can't find any.

Crispy Tilapia with Lemon-Herb Mayo and Oven Fries

Tilapia has a mild, subtle flavour with wide appeal. For the most sustainable choice, opt for tilapia that's farmed from North America, Ecuador or Indonesia. Sprinkle the crispy fillets with chopped fresh parsley just before serving, if desired. Cost: $3.10 per serving

Halibut With Chanterelle Cream Sauce

Halibut and chanterelle mushrooms were and are an important part of Haida food culture. This flavourful recipe contains dried chanterelles because they're much easier to find than fresh. If you're fortunate enough to find them, substitute 1/2 cup fresh, chopped, for the dried; then replace mushroom soaking liquid with dry white wine and omit lemon juice.

Vietnamese-Style Sauce

Rice Vermicelli Salad

Vietnamese Vermicelli with Grilled Beef

Rice vermicelli is easy to find among the Asian noodles in an increasing number of grocery stores. You can substitute 2 cups (500 mL) rinsed drained cooked vermicelli pasta.

Poached Salmon Steaks

Serve this quick and easy salmon with Egg Sauce, green salad and mashed potatoes.