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Spicy Gochujang Tofu

Spicy Gochujang Tofu Excerpted from Savoring by Murielle Banackissa. Copyright © 2024 Murielle Banackissa. Photographs by Murielle Banackissa. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited.

Savoring: Meaningful Vegan Recipes from Across Oceans Hardcover by Murielle Banackissa

A collection of beautiful and inspiring plant-based recipes filled with the flavours of far-reaching influences. Savoring invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in vegan cooking—meal by meal, moment by moment.

There is something so satisfying about choosing to consciously slow down and create a dish without distractions: cherishing the time in the kitchen, celebrating the ingredients that give us life, and slowly transforming them into something magical. Murielle Banackissa—recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer—has spent hours, nights, whole weekends in her kitchen cooking for herself and for others. In Savoring, she shares a collection of her unique plant-based recipes that is both a celebration of those special moments found in cooking (grilling flavour into peaches to top weekend waffles, sitting with mushrooms while they caramelize) and an interweaving of her different cultural influences—from her upbringing in the Republic of Congo, to her mother’s Russian and Ukrainian heritage recipes, and her family’s immigration to Montreal. (more…)

Sriracha Maple Salmon with Avocado Pineapple Salsa

Sriracha Maple Salmon with Avocado Pineapple Salsa excerpted from Cook with Confidence: Over 100 Inspiring Recipes to Cook and Eat Together by Dennis Prescott.

Cook with Confidence: Over 100 Inspiring Recipes to Cook and Eat Together by Dennis Prescott

Unleash your culinary creativity with over 100 delicious recipes from host of Netflix’s Restaurants on the Edge, chef Dennis Prescott. His new book, Cook with Confidence, is packed with approachable recipes and mouth-watering flavours inspired by his global travels and maritime influences from living in New Brunswick. Guaranteed to take your cooking to the next level, this indispensable cookbook gives you all the tips you need to keep your cooking stress-free—and your dining table a place of connection and community.

For Dennis, there’s no greater way to connect with those you love than gathering around a table. And these rock-solid, delectable recipes allow you to do just that! With Dennis as your guide, you can tackle every challenge in the kitchen, including how to make more sustainable seafood choices, how to become a grill master, how to stock your pantry, and how to serve up some beautiful homemade pasta.

Brimming with flavours that pack a punch, these recipes guarantee a menu that will dazzle your friends and family with every bite. Some highlights include:

Delicious snacks and starters, including Beef and Eggplant Fatteh or the Carrot and Coriander Fritters with Turmeric Yogurt
Seasonal salads and succulent sides, like the Miso Butter Mushrooms with Garlic Bok Choy or the Nicoise Salad with Blackened Trout
Savory pastas, including classics like Cacio e Pepe to Roasted Cauliflower Rigatoni with Pangrattato
Plant-forward mains, featuring dishes like the Black Bean Edamame Burgers and Falafel Mezze Bowls
Fresh seafood dishes, like the Ponzu Tuna with Crispy Wontons and Papaya Salad or the Crab Bisque with Rosemary Croutons
Meat-forward mains, including an Orange and Fennel Braised Ragù and the Steak Frites with Creamy Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

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Roasted Veg with Pesto & Leafy Salad

Roasted Veg with Pesto & Leafy Salad excerpted from Sensational Salads: More than 75 creative & vibrant recipes by Kathy Kordalis. Photography by Mowie Kay.

Sensational Salads: More than 75 creative & vibrant recipes by Kathy Kordalis

There’s so much more to salad than just a few salad leaves, tomato, and cucumber on a plate. They are so easy to elevate and take to the next level by experimenting with different flavours and additional ingredients.

Taking inspiration from around the world from Mediterranean olive rich recipes to Asian-inspired noodle salads, this collection of wholesome recipes will encourage even the most prolific salad avoider. Salads can be light and fresh, such as the classic Tuna Niçoise or hearty and filling such as Grilled Chicken Topped Tabbouleh. Filling out salads with grains and pulses will ensure your nutrition levels are topped up and you avoid the afternoon stomach rumbles. They are also the ultimate lunch-on-the-go being easy to pack into containers for a portable lunch or picnic.

With more people aspiring to eat healthier diets, and with such a large variety of fresh and interesting ingredients now readily available, there has never been a better time to experiment and discover new salad favourites. (more…)

Classic Cheeseburger with Homemade Pickles

Classic Cheeseburger with Homemade Pickles excerpted from Summer Feasting from the Fire: Relaxed recipes for the BBQ, plus salads, sides, drinks & more by Valerie Aikman-Smith. Photography by Erin Kunkel.

Feasting from the Fire: Relaxed recipes for the BBQ, plus salads, sides, drinks & more by Valerie Aikman-Smith. Summer is the time of year when people are most likely to spend time together outdoors, and there’s no better way to do it than with a great BBQ. The summertime entertaining vibe is all about relaxed food, which is why we all love grilling. Nothing beats the smell of char-grilled meat and vegetables, or the taste of sweet corn on the cob as you dig into the juicy kernels. Combining fresh flavours with exciting grilling techniques including cooking on a fire pit grill, salt block cooking, and cedar-plank smoking,

Valerie Aikman-Smith presents her recipes for perfect summer food. From delicious seafood including Baja Fish Tacos with Blistered Jalapeños, Grilled Snapper in Banana Leaves, and Mezcal Lime Shrimp on Salt Block, to feasts for meat-lovers such as Jerk Pork with Mango Chutney and Grilled Honey Plantains, Portuguese Piri Piri Poussin and an All-American Burger.

Valerie includes fabulous vegetable dishes from Grilled Zucchini Flowers with Shiso Lemon Salt to Roasted Cauliflower with Walnut Romesco. Desserts designed to round off an alfresco feast include Matcha Ice Cream with Black Sesame Praline or a classic Grilled Banana Split with Dark Chocolate Sauce. Finally, if all the heat has made you thirsty, try a Basil Aperol Spritz with Flowering Herbs, Sicilian Slush Cocktail, or a Watermelon Margarita. (more…)

Eating my way through Boston – Spring 2024

ShackBurger® – Angus beef cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted bun.

Shake Shack – 322 Washington Street, Boston, 02108

Cold Lobster Roll and French Fries – Eventide Fenway, 1321 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Eventide Fenway, 1321 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Boston Common, 39 Tremont St, Boston, MA

Tasty Burger, 6 Van Ness St, Boston, MA

The Big Tasty and Fries – Tasty Burger, 6 Van Ness St, Boston, MA

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Bacon Veggie Burgers

Bacon Veggie Burgers excerpted from BBQ Pit Boys Book of Real Guuud Barbecue: Grilling, Slow Roasting and Smoking, Beer-can Burgers, Fireball Whiskey Meatballs, Venison Stew, Stuffed Alligator, Rubs, Marinades and More!

BBQ Pit Boys Book of Real Guuud Barbecue: Grilling, Slow Roasting and Smoking, Beer-can Burgers, Fireball Whiskey Meatballs, Venison Stew, Stuffed Alligator, Rubs, Marinades and More!

With over 2.2 million subscribers, and more than 1 billion views, the BBQ Pit Boys are by far the most-watched barbecue cooks on YouTube. And they are Facebook’s number 1 BBQ show.

They have millions of people in their online BBQ “community” — the largest in the world — and there are good reasons for that.

Dressed casually in black T-shirts, jeans and sunglasses, the BBQ Pit Boys are the antithesis of your typical cooking-show host with their usual fast patter and gleaming kitchen countertops. Instead they show backyard grillers how to make great BBQ with a few simple elements: charcoal, a grill, a sharp knife and marinades or rubs. And they do it in a low-key, Southern-inflected and confident way, with blues music in the background and an average-joe script.

Their videos have taught millions of people how to grill and slow-barbecue steaks, fish, pork shoulder, lamb and sides like onion wedges and ears of corn — and make it fun. Those viewers go back to the BBQ Pit Boys content over and over. They are a loyal audience who will strongly identify with a book. (more…)

Sumac-Roasted Eggplant with Maple Tahini Drizzle

Plant Magic by Desiree Nielsen. Copyright © 2024 Desiree Nielsen. Photography and illustrations by Gabriel Cabrera. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.

In Plant Magic, Desiree shares approachable ways to incorporate plants into your meals, along with how to dial up your pantry and tricks for coaxing the best out of simple foods like beans, grains, and vegetables. Plant-based cooking doesn’t have to be expensive, time consuming, or restrictive.

Whether you’re craving morning things, stuff on bread, one pot (or pan) dishes, salads, tasty noodles, really good sweets, or everyday tonics and potions, Plant Magic makes cooking and eating joyful. Full of tips and tricks, stories and easy ingredient swap-outs, Desiree shares delicious recipes for some of your favourite dishes that just happen to be plant-based. Celebrate the joy and pleasure of eating well and enjoying nourishing food.

Get ready to make Earl Grey Breakfast Loaf; An Easy, Cozy Lasagna; Lemony Chickpea and Potato Stew; Cumin Lime Black Bean Burgers; Sunshine Panzanella; Black Olive and Za’atar Focaccia; Tempeh Nachos; Rocky Road Blender Brownies; Carrot Cake with Cashew Frosting; and Hibiscus Lemonade.

Featuring gorgeous photography throughout, Plant Magic shows you just how delicious plant-based food can be and that sometimes, healthy eating looks like a kale salad and sometimes, it looks like cake. (more…)

Sumac Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Many garden-variety flowers are not only lovely to look at, they’re also unique additions to any meal. Curious to learn how? Just ask Nikki Fotheringham—gardener, home cook, and forager—who grows flowers in the meadow behind her house and turns them into edible products that she sells in her farm store.

In Taste Buds, Nikki shares her recipes for baked goods like the Lemon Elderflower Cake, preserves like the Rose Jam (perfect on scones or alongside a charcuterie board), savoury dishes like the Flower Pasta with Marigold Pesto, and wildflower drinks like the Lavender Love Martini. Inside, you’ll find:

Over 90 Recipes Featuring Flowers: Each recipe highlights the natural flavours of flowers, all organized in stunning colour-coded chapters.
A Guide to 15 Flower Varieties: Learn to identify and forage different flowers, from well-known favourites like hibiscus, lavender, peonies, and roses, to unexpected novelties like sumac, cornflowers, cattails, and more.
Tips and Tricks for Growing Flowers: Make sure your garden sets you up for success in the kitchen, with plenty of info on how to grow and care for your plants.

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Seafood-Stuffed Artichokes

Seafood-Stuffed Artichokes excerpted from The Krause Berry Farms Cookbook by Sandee Krause. Copyright © 2024 Sandee Krause. Photographs by Heather Cameron. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited.

In the decades since its beginnings as a single acre of strawberries, Krause Berry Farms has flourished under the care and passion of the Krause family. With their unwavering commitment to ethical and sustainable agriculture, the Krauses have grown their Fraser Valley estate into 200 acres devoted to mixed produce, four kitchens, a market, a bakery, a waffle bar, an ice-cream shop, and an award-winning winery. Year after year, close to half a million visitors make their way to Krause Berry Farms to revel in a day of family fun and feast on tasty home cooking, leaving with baskets of berries and lifelong memories.

Now, some of their most beloved recipes are available for all in The Krause Berry Farms Cookbook. Inside this book you’ll find recipes for every meal, snack, and celebration that a cook or baker of any skill level could tackle, including:

Breakfast and Brunch: Wake up with Krause Berry Farms’ Sensational Cinnamon Buns, Auntie Dona’s Overnight Brunch Eggs, or their famous Waffles.
Soups: Enjoy a hearty Apple, Cheese, and Cider Soup, Roasted Corn Chowder, or French Onion Soup.
Main Meals: Feast on wonderful spreads with loved ones such as Corn on the Cob, Six Ways, Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, Farmers Eat Quiche, or have a pizza party with their popular Roasted Corn Pizza.
Breads and Muffins: Munch on Hearty Multigrain Bread or Blueberry Muffins.
Cookies and Bars: Satisfy your sweet tooth with Berry Farm Cookies, Gingerbread People, Gluten-Friendly Almond Crescents, or Colourful Nanaimo Bars
Cakes and Desserts: Celebrate a special occasion with Berry Merry Christmas Fruitcake or Peach Cobbler.
Pies and Tarts: Bring a piece of the farm to your table with Krause Berry Farms’ famous Strawberry Custard Pie, Apple Pie, and Pecan Butter Tarts.
Drinks and Snacks: Serve up an Old-Fashioned Berry Milkshake, Sangria, or Hot Berry Mulled Wine and snack on Fresh-Cut Strawberry Salsa or Roasted Casa Corn Dip.

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Spaghetti Puttanesca

Milk Street Noodles: Secrets to the World’s Best Noodles, from Fettuccine Alfredo to Pad Thai to Miso Ramen by Christopher Kimball

It’s time to twirl and slurp bowls of pasta, ramen, spaetzle, lo mein, and more with 125 recipes for noodles from around the world, from the James Beard Award-winning team at Milk Street.

Nearly every culture serves some sort of noodle, from fettuccine, ramen and spaetzle, to lo mein, gnocchi and udon. So we traveled the world to learn the secrets to the best pad Thai, Italian ragu, spicy North African couscous and buttery Turkish noodles flecked with feta.

In Italy, we were taught the real fettuccine Alfredo—so much lighter, simpler and more satisfying than what we knew.
In Sapporo, Japan, we learned how to develop the deep umami flavors of miso ramen with minimal time and effort.
And from Ho Chi Minh City to Lima, we learned the art of the quick noodle stir-fry, from Vietnamese shrimp noodles to Peruvian chicken and pasta

The world of noodles also includes cool salads, steaming soups, plump dumplings and bowls of well-sauced shapes of all kind. Noodles are a perfect canvas for spring and summer vegetables, as well as hearty wintertime baked casseroles. And if speed is your need, try hoisin-ginger noodles or our cheesy one-pan cacio e pepe, both ready in 20 minutes. (more…)

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