CA Top 10 traditional Canadian recipes.

Ingredients

• fries, as needed
• 6–8 oz / 170–225 g cheese curds
• gravy, as needed
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Prepare and measure the ingredients before you start cooking.
2. Cook the aromatics or base ingredients first to build flavor.
3. Add the main ingredients for Poutine and cook until the texture is right.
4. Season gradually, tasting as you go.
5. Finish with herbs, sauce, citrus, butter, oil or garnish as appropriate.
6. Serve the Poutine warm, fresh or chilled depending on the traditional style.

Ingredients

• enough pastry for serving or wrapping
• 1–3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp sugar, to taste
• 2–4 eggs
• 1 portion raisins
• 1 portion pecans
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven if baking, then grease or line the pan.
2. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another when relevant.
3. Combine gently to make the base for Butter Tarts, avoiding overmixing.
4. Bake, steam or cook until set and fragrant.
5. Cool slightly, then add syrup, glaze, cream or finishing sugar as the dish requires.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

• 1 portion pie crust
• 1 lb / 450 g ground pork
• 1 lb / 450 g beef
• 1½–2 cups potatoes
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp spices, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Prepare and measure the ingredients before you start cooking.
2. Cook the aromatics or base ingredients first to build flavor.
3. Add the main ingredients for Tourtière and cook until the texture is right.
4. Season gradually, tasting as you go.
5. Finish with herbs, sauce, citrus, butter, oil or garnish as appropriate.
6. Serve the Tourtière warm, fresh or chilled depending on the traditional style.

Ingredients

• 1 portion crumbs
• 1 portion coconut
• 1 portion custard powder
• 1–3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp chocolate, to taste
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Prepare all ingredients and choose a serving dish or individual glasses.
2. Build the Nanaimo Bars in layers, keeping the texture light and even.
3. Taste the cream, filling or syrup and adjust sweetness if needed.
4. Cover and chill until firm and well flavored.
5. Finish with the traditional topping or garnish just before serving.

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 450 g peameal bacon
• roll, as needed
• mustard, as needed
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Prepare the bread, fillings, pickles, herbs and sauce before assembling.
2. Cook or warm any meat, tofu, egg or vegetables that need heat.
3. Layer the Peameal Bacon Sandwich so every bite has filling, crunch and sauce.
4. Toast or press the sandwich if desired.
5. Slice and serve immediately with extra sauce or pickles.

Ingredients

• split peas, as needed
• ham, as needed
• 1–2 cups prepared carrots
• 1–2 cups prepared onions
• bay leaf, as needed
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Warm oil or fat in a heavy pot and cook the onion, garlic or aromatics until soft.
2. Add the spices, paste or seasoning and stir until fragrant.
3. Add the split peas and other main ingredients, then coat them in the seasoning.
4. Pour in stock, water, tomatoes, coconut milk or sauce as needed.
5. Simmer gently until everything is tender and the sauce or broth tastes rounded.
6. Adjust salt, heat and acidity before serving with rice, bread, noodles or salad.

Ingredients

• salmon, as needed
• maple syrup, as needed
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp soy sauce, to taste
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp garlic, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Prepare and measure the ingredients before you start cooking.
2. Cook the aromatics or base ingredients first to build flavor.
3. Add the main ingredients for Maple Glazed Salmon and cook until the texture is right.
4. Season gradually, tasting as you go.
5. Finish with herbs, sauce, citrus, butter, oil or garnish as appropriate.
6. Serve the Maple Glazed Salmon warm, fresh or chilled depending on the traditional style.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• baking powder, as needed
• water, as needed
• 1–3 cups milk
• 1–3 tbsp oil
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Wash, chop and prepare all fresh ingredients before mixing.
2. Combine the base ingredients for Bannock in a bowl.
3. Add dressing, sauce, herbs, citrus or spices gradually.
4. Taste and adjust salt, acidity, heat and texture.
5. Let the dish rest briefly if it benefits from the flavors blending.
6. Serve fresh with bread, rice, grilled food or other dishes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 portion yeast
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp honey, to taste
• 1 portion sesame seeds
• salt, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil

Method

1. Mix the batter or dough until it comes together, then rest it if the recipe benefits from resting.
2. Prepare the filling, toppings or sauce while the dough rests.
3. Shape or pour the Montreal Bagels into the right size portions.
4. Cook on a hot pan, griddle or oven until golden and cooked through.
5. Add toppings, sauce or garnish and serve warm.

Ingredients

• clamato, as needed
• vodka optional, as needed
• Worcestershire, as needed
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp hot sauce, to taste
• 1 tsp–2 tbsp celery salt, to taste

Method

1. Prepare the glass, cup or serving jug and chill it if the drink is usually served cold.
2. Combine the key ingredients for Caesar Cocktail and stir until balanced.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness, strength or acidity before serving.
4. Serve immediately, or chill briefly if you prefer a colder drink.