A Worldwide Combo
Chicken risotto, chicken and jollof, jambalaya, jerk chicken, and chicken curry are just some of many combinations for rice and chicken.
Gearing Up For Camp Cooking
Whether it’s car-camping, RV-ing, paddling or hiking, you can plan and execute the perfect dish while away from home. Heard of cornbread?
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Let Fibre Put A Spring In Your Step
The Buddha Bowl, Glory Bowl, Poke Bowl; or, more simply, “Bowl” way of eating is a trend now so established that it could be called a norm.
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Cooking Up Connections
Always, a direct way to connect with people is by exploring their cuisine. To read through a recipe, find and assemble ingredients…
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Bison Lessons
Discover the delectable Bison Bourguignon recipe that elevates traditional stew with unique ingredients and flavors.
Mushroom Madness
Discover the amazing Morel Mushroom Frittata recipe that highlights the intense flavors of pine mushrooms and chanterelles.
Classic Reuben Sandwich
The Unknown Chef shares his disdain for sauerkraut alongside his recipe for a classic Reuben sandwich which most people love
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Movie-Night Pizza
Miche walks us through movie-night pizza and Spinal Tap in this easy recipe that can be adapted to suit any occaision
Homemade Chips — Just Like Granny Used To Make
In his latest column, the Unknown Chef show us the long-held British tradition of the ‘chips pan’ and how to make the best chips ever
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
The Unknown Chef shows us how to make homemade Hamburger Helper, to save some time and money with this nutritious and easy meal
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Summer And Fall Camping: Hot Sandwiches
We ventured into Monte Cristo territory, that glorious variation on a grilled cheese and ham sandwich. Remember those?
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Beef Stroganoff (наслаждаться!)
Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish, credited to be more than 250 years old, attributed to a chef of the Russian Nobel family Stroganov
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Listen To Your Friend (Thin The Carrots!)
Miche walks us through thinning the carrots and making a tasty Carrot Top Chermoula plus Salmon Tagine with New Potatoes, Tomatoes and Olives
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Steak & Eggs — Yukon Style!
The Unknown Chef shares his hearty Yukon-Style Moose steak and eggs recipe along with home-made pan-fried hash browns, bacon and beans.
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Pork Chops With Mushroom Gravy
Pork chops, mashed potatoes and peas is my number one comfort food—always has been—and I expect it always will be
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On The Culinary Trail In Scotland
On our last several visits to Scotland, my roommate and I have grown accustomed to eating well in Glasgow restaurants.
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Bacon Wrapped Scallops
What do you think of when you think of bacon wrapped scallops? The Unknown Chef shares his love for seafood with this tasty and easy recipe.
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A Walk In The Woods
We ate nettle and wild garlic pesto on our second night in Scotland, accompanied by garlic bread (why not?) and salad. It was one of the best pestos I’ve ever had.
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BBQ Bison Ribeye Steak With Alaska Crab
Is there anything more northern than Yukon Bison paired with Alaska Crab? The Unknown Chef shares his delicious BBQ recipe this week.
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Curried Prawns Over Rice
While you can never go wrong with prawns, pairing them with a curry sauce is amazing
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Old Memories, New Dishes
Forty-five years ago, I stood in a small kitchen on a Greek island and watched an elderly man do something crazy.
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Pork Stuffed Apples
What goes better than pork and apple? Not much at all! This dish is quick, easy and delicious. As they say, an apple a day…
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Cornish Game Hens
This recipe is succulent, dazzling, easy and a treat for everyone For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cornish game hens, aka Rock Cornish
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
These quick and tasty stuffed breasts are easy to do any night of the week When my wife and I were both working full time
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Pork Leg Roast
This hearty meal is great for a Sunday dinner with the whole family. Do people even cook Sunday dinner anymore? We sure do! Now that
Gnocchi – Out Of Old Cookbooks
A cookbook purge turns into a culinary rediscovery! Michele Genest rediscovers forgotten recipes, including a perfect homemade gnocchi.
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Frenched Rack Of Lamb
Impress your guests with The Unknown Chef’s Frenched rack of lamb! A simple, flavorful recipe perfect for any occasion.
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Do You Dare Soufflé?
A few weeks ago, my roommate and I had the conversation common to people in their 60s and 70s: it’s time to divest. We must
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Shish Kabobs
A hearty and delicious meal with no dishes? Sign me up! I love shish kabobs. The jury’s out on whether they are kabobs or kebobs,
Teriyaki Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Enjoy a flavorful, budget-friendly teriyaki-marinated pork tenderloin! The Unknown Chef shares an easy recipe perfect for any dinner table.
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Surf and Turf!
Enjoy steak and lobster at home with The Unknown Chef’s easy surf-and-turf recipe. Delicious, affordable, and indulgent!
Savory Irish Lamb Stew
Nothing beats a warm bowl of Irish lamb stew on a cold night. A comforting recipe filled with lamb, vegetables, and Yukon-inspired flavors.
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Leek and Morel Risotto, Roasted Cabbage and Cheddar
Cozy up with Michele’s leek and morel mushroom risotto recipe. Perfect for winter, this dish combines Yukon flavors with creamy comfort.
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Christmas Turkey (with all the trimmings)
You didn’t really think I’d let Christmas go by without a fantastic roast turkey recipe, did you? For me, Christmas is about spending quality time
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Homemade Pizza
From crispy crusts to creative toppings, this guide will inspire you to experiment and create your own pizza masterpieces.
Prime Rib Roast
Elevate your winter dinners with the Unknown Chef’s prime rib roast recipe. From garlic-infused flavors to creamy whipped potatoes
Cabbage You Say?
I’ve been eyeing up the local cabbages in the grocery store–they’re beautiful–firm and healthy and dense. They’re also really big. I’ve been hesitant, daunted by
Upside-Down Shepherd’s Pie
Upside-down Shepherd’s Pie! This creative twist on a classic dish turns dinner into a fun game for kids and adults alike. Quick, tasty, and bound to be a hit!
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chicken cacciatore with garlic toast
Easy, delicious, and budget-friendly! Unknown Chef shares a hearty Chicken Cacciatore recipe perfect for any occasion.
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BBQ Pork Back Ribs
Mouthwatering BBQ pork back ribs recipe straight from a Whitehorse kitchen, with a touch of humor and culinary flair.
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Creamy Chicken Caesar Salad
This timeless classic pub grub is easy to make, healthy, and you can whip it up in less than 20 minutes When I think back
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Decadence Defined: Steak Oscar
Want to impress? This is one of our go-to’s for birthdays, invited guests and when we just want to indulge in decadence because we can!
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Shanghai Noodles
These oriental style noodles are quick and succulent. Like to wok? Like to eat tasty stuff? Like to have short cooking times with amazing food
Quick & Simple Salmon Dinner
Plate the salmon, then add rice and finally the peas. Garnish with some parsley and go serve an amazing meal to your family and or friends!
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Chicken Thighs Marinated In Soy, Ginger And Sesame
These thighs are great pan fried or grilled. You can put them into a rice cooker with some rice and frozen veg and cook them as a super fast.
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Too Much Kale? Never!
Every year at this time we wish we had staggered our kale planting. It’s all ready at once. We are smothered in kale.
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Green bean fritters
Served hot or at room temperature, these fritters are great with lots of cold wine (and consume both while sitting in the sun!).
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Kimchi and Cheddar Quesadilla
Kimchi and cheese are truly a magical combination of both flavour and texture. Crunchy, spicy, fermented, with gooey and rich…
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Picnic Macaroni Salad
Make this salad the day before you want to serve it, to let everything mellow and come together. If you’re looking for something…
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At The End Of The Yellow Brick Road
When you’re driving along the Mud Bay Road in Haines, Alaska, just before you turn onto the Chilkat State Park Road malarky…
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Spatchcock Chicken
Spatchcocking your bird will help you get a really moist final product. Essentially, by making your meat all roughly the same…
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Fried Rice With Garlic, Tofu And Scallions
Easy on the wallet; and easy. in general. Feel free to add more vegetables and top with a soft egg, if you’re feeling fancy.
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Shrimp Saganaki — A Summery Treat
Who remembers the Greek restaurants of the ’80s, when Saganaki Opa! was on the menu? The waiter would arrive tableside…
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Mushroom And Sesame Pancake
The texture of shimeji mushrooms really lends itself to a sort of pancake. But you could really use just about any mushroom…
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grilled ham and cheese
It’s a classic for a reason. Toasted ham and cheese is good at any time of day. From first thing in the morning to late night snack…
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Spring Flavours
Two fortuitous culinary events coincided in recent weeks. The first was an offering of last year’s Taku River Coho salmon…
Chicken Liver Toasts With Brandy And Arugula
Halfway between your Granny’s chopped liver and some sort of pâté, these simple toasts come together quickly and feel a bit fancy.
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Chicken Thighs With Tangerine, Shallots and Garlic
Roasted citrus fruit (alongside savoury ingredients) are great in the winter. Citrus is in all the groceries and is lovely and juicy…
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Olive Oil Poached Garlic Pasta
A simple seasoned oil is a homemade way to make your life simpler and yummier. Experiment with different ingredients, lemon a day…
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A Warming Stew For Cold Winter Nights
When the winds of winter howl, it’s time to welcome the warming flavours of South Asia and the Middle East. This recipe came about…
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Avocado And Surimi Salad Rolls
Surimi is another name for imitation crab, and it’s a fantastic low-cost ingredient that belongs in everyone’s fridge.
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Austrian-Style Frankfurter And Bacon Dumplings
Traditionally, these would not be filled with hot dogs, but something more like kielbasa. Honestly, this little change really ups the flavour…
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Garlic-Roasted Cauliflower
Low-effort vegetables are essential at this time of year. When all you want is rich, comforting food that’s easy…
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Mushroom Pasta Risottata
Holidays are wonderful and special, but also very expensive! Cooking a short-style pasta, using the same technique as risotto…
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Mile-High Donut Breakfast Sandwich
There’s something about this time of year that really brings out the excess, and that is what this sandwich is about. It’s salty, it’s sweet.
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Pasta Extravagances
In my house we take liberties with pasta sauce. Left to his own devices, my roommate will throw in juniper berries, birch syrup, preserved…
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Sautéed Ruffed Grouse Breasts In Madeira And Cranberry Sauce
We met Roger Kempanien in a youth hostel on the outskirts of Gällivare, an iron-mining town in northern Sweden. My husband and I…
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Hot dog, Red Onion and Russet-potato Hash
I miss summer already, and to me summer means endless hot dogs. Here’s a quick and cheap hash that has some flavours of summer.
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Sausages and Lentils
Healthy, fast and cheap. Lentils and sausages are an easy-to-prepare meal that you can serve with a simple green salad and some crusty bread.
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Use Up That Burger!
So you checked the freezer to get something for supper and were surprised to see how many moose- and/or bison-burger packages…
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Sour cream And Onion Egg Tacos
An easy breakfast play on a classic potato chip. When you’re chopping the green onions, try to keep the white bits…
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Gnocchi are easy to make with pantry ingredients and are just enough of a project for a lazy weekend afternoon. Try them served with…
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Hunting Casserole
Sometimes a hunting trip goes well, and sometimes it doesn’t. This recipe works for this time of year because whether…
Pasta With Garlic-Toasted Bread, Chillies And Eggs
Cooking torn bread in garlic-and-chili-infused butter gives the final dish little pockets of flavour and texture…
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Fried Fish Sandwich With Arugula And Tartar Sauce
If you’d like to scale up (or down), for this recipe, the batter is equal parts beer and flour, which makes it easy to serve one person…
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Meatloaf is Marvellous, Hot or Cold
A couple of weeks ago we dropped in on a friend on our way to Pine Lake, near Haines Junction. Just as we were leaving, he said…
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Eggplant Bits With Comeback Sauce
Eggplant is controversial, but even the most skeptical can appreciate these juicy little bits. Especially when dipped in comeback sauce…
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Toasted Garlic-Fried Eggs
Once you get good at these eggs, the butter will be browned and nutty, and the garlic will take on that perfect sweetness…
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Fried Eggplant
A recipe for Fried Eggplant by our Seasonal Recipes Columnist Sydney Keddy. The trick to really great fried eggplant is flouring it twice.
Chicken Cutlets With Lemon And Greens
Simple fried chicken served on greens with a light lemon dressing. This whole meal comes together in 20 minutes and feels light and fresh.
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Green It Up! It’s Dandelion Season!
About a month ago I visited the first place I ever picked dandelions: a small, pebbly beach on the Greek island of Alonissos…
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Rice Sticks With Chili Oil And Cucumber
A well-stocked pantry can be everything when you lead a busy life, and this recipe is mostly a lesson in what can be done…
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Sloppy Carbonar-ish
Firstly, there is always a risk of food poisoning when consuming raw or undercooked eggs, so please don’t try this recipe…
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Fried SPAM and Surimi Salad Sandwiches
Surf and turf at its finest.
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Taco Smash Burger
Burger meets taco. It’s the best of both weeknight staples. Try seasoning the beef with taco seasoning if you’re feeling more taco…
Tuna Rice Balls
Tuna rice balls wrapped in roasted seaweed sheets is a wordy way of saying Tuna Onigiri. You can fill these rice balls…
Tower of Beauty: Homemade ‘Lamburgers’
At the end of August 2021, I picked up a lamb shoulder roast from the Takhini River Ranch booth at the Fireweed Community Market…
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Gin And Dill Gravlax
This recipe works well with a fish from the store or a fish from the river. Adding a couple bags of tea to the cure adds a bit of tannic…
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Springy Flavours
Low-bush cranberries and lemon are two flavours that shout out “Spring!” at this time of year. The swans are flying overhead…
Toasted Ham, Cream Cheese And Strawberry Preserve
AKA Elena Ruz Sandwich, this is the lesser known version of the classic Cuban sandwich. The true version is made with sliced turkey…
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Chicken and Green Bean Rice Vermicelli
Lemongrass and ginger are the all-stars to this fast dinner. If you are a person who meal preps, the chicken and green bean portion….
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The Venerable Pork Belly
I love cooked fresh pork belly, the exquisite combination of crispy skin, luscious fat and tender meat that chefs in the Yukon do so well.
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Fennel, Green Beans and Quinoa
Fennel, Green Beans and Quinoa – Warm or cold, this simple selection of ingredients tastes fresh and perfect for a simple spring meal.
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Fibre, Fibre, Fibre!
In January I stopped eating fresh vegetables, and my roommate quit his granola habit. We just didn’t feel like it anymore.
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Soup Season
Soup is just the best for the busy cook, especially in February when the light’s coming back and we’re rushing in from…
Finger Food For Dark Nights
The MI5 agents came into the house by stealth, wrapped in worn, crinkled purple tissue paper. The package nestled under the tree…
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Fried Okra With Spicy Mayo
Okra can be polarizing. Some people are really turned off by the texture, which can tend towards slimy. But if you embrace the slime…
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Turkey Salad with avocado
These types of Thai-inspired salads are also called larb or laap. They pair intensely-seasoned ground meat, with bright herbs…
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Road Snacks For White Line Fever
On November 26, my sister and I pulled into the Husky gas station at Hope, just off the Trans-Canada Highway.
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