Beef Patties with Cheese & Olives
Nov 2, 2022
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.
Use what is fresh and available from the garden in this traditional vegetable stew called ciambotta. Many recipes also call for eggplant, but in my family it's always made with vegetable marrow. Use whatever summer squash you have and serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Cocoa powder might seem like an unusual ingredient to add to a savoury stew, but it adds an extra hit of toasty richness and colour, but without any of the sweetness you might associate with dessert. It’ll be your new favourite secret ingredient!
Family-favourite roast beef is a Sunday-dinner staple. Add this recipe to your repertoire, and you’ll find yourself coming back to it time and time again.
A fried coating of sweet potato starch gives this chicken its uniquely chewy yet crispy texture. Sweet potato starch is a specialty product in Taiwanese and Fujian cooking. It is available in fine and coarse grind; coarse is best for frying. Buy it at a Chinese or Korean grocer. No other starch produces the same texture, but if it's unavailable, you can use cornstarch.
Grilled corn is the ultimate summer side. Brushing the aioli onto the corncobs during grilling allows it to cook. If raw eggs are a concern for you, discard the remaining aioli rather than serving it at the table. If you prefer, substitute with our Sriracha Mayonnaise.
The key to a good risotto is the stock, so be sure to follow Cooked Lobster and Stock. For entertaining, prepare the lobster and stock ahead then finish the risotto once guests arrive. At the Opera Bistro, chef Axel Begner tops his lobster risotto with Bleu Geai, a mild blue cheese from New Brunswick's artisanal cheese house La Bergerie aux Quatre Vents.
Nutritious, versatile and totally delicious, homemade hummus is the perfect snack any time of day.
