Crab Cakes

Sweet Dungeness crab is the star of the show in these crab cakes, they have just enough breadcrumbs to hold them together. Buy whole crab and cook and pick it yourself, or buy pre cooked crab meat from your fish monger.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
1 lb (450 g) cooked Dungeness crabmeat, picked through to remove any shells and cartilage
2 eggs
1½ cups (375 ml) bread crumbs, divided
2 tbsp (30 ml) creole seasoning, divided
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon zest, divided
3 tbsp (45 ml) finely chopped fresh dill leaves, divided
3 tbsp (45 ml) finely chopped fresh chives, divided
3 tbsp (45 ml) mayonnaise, divided
2 tsp (10 ml) salt, divided
2 pinches pepper, divided
1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, plus more if needed
¼ cup (60 ml) crème fraîche or sour cream
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
greens, for garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, place crab, eggs, ½ cup (125 ml) bread crumbs, 1 tbsp (15 ml) creole seasoning, 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest, 2 tbsp (30 ml) dill, 2 tbsp (30 ml) chives, 1 tbsp (15 ml) mayonnaise, 1 tsp (5 ml) salt and 1 pinch pepper. Mix just until combined.
  2. Spread remaining 1 cup (250 ml) bread crumbs on a plate.
  3. Form crab mixture into 8 crab cakes. Roll in bread crumbs and set aside.
  4. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add oil and butter and heat until butter foams. Fry crab cakes for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden. Add more butter if pan is dry after crab cakes have been flipped.
  5. In a small bowl, mix crème fraîche, lemon juice and remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) creole seasoning, 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest, 1 tbsp (15 ml) dill, 1 tbsp (15 ml) chives, 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise, 1 tsp (5 ml) salt and 1 pinch pepper.
  6. Serve 2 crab cakes per person with herb sauce, greens and lemon wedges.
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Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas

Here's a classic fish and chips recipe for crispy battered fish and twice cooked chips. The mushy peas are made with frozen peas instead of the traditional dried which gives the dish a nice fresh flavour and bright colour. To make all 3 components so they’re ready to serve at the same time, start by making Double-Fried Chips through step 4. While chips are chilling in refrigerator, make Mushy Peas and keep warm until ready to serve, and prepare Fish recipe through step 3. Now do second fry of chips (step 5 of Double-Fried Chips recipe), then use same oil to fry fish (steps 4 and 5 of Fish recipe).
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Ingredients

Serves 4
FISH
1½ lbs (680 g) halibut or cod
4 tsp (20 ml) salt, divided, plus more for seasoning
2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour, divided
2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch
1 tsp (5 ml) pepper, divided
1½ cups (375 ml) pale ale beer, cold
1 tsp (5 ml) paprika
1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve
tartar sauce, to serve
DOUBLE-FRIED CHIPS
vegetable oil, for frying
2 lbs (900 g) yellow potatoes, peeled, cut into ½-in (1.25 cm) chips
salt, to taste
MUSHY PEAS
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 × 15 oz (425 g) can green peas, drained
½ cup (125 ml) frozen petite peas, blanched in hot water
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 pinch pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) water

Instructions

  1. To make the fish, cut fish into 8 equal pieces, about 3 oz (85 g) each. Season with 2 tsp (10 ml) salt and let sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove excess moisture with paper towel.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup (250 ml) flour, cornstarch, ½ tsp (2.5 ml) pepper and beer until no lumps remain.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine remaining 1 cup (250 ml) flour, ½ tsp (2.5 ml) pepper and 2 tsp (10 ml) salt with paprika and garlic powder, and mix well.
  4. Fill a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan one-quarter full with vegetable oil (or just use same pan and oil used to fry chips). Heat over medium-high heat to 375 F (190 C).
  5. When oil is hot, prepare fish. Working in batches, dredge fish in dry flour mixture, shake off excess flour, then coat in beer batter. Carefully place fish into oil, laying it down away from you. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a rack. Season with salt while fish is still hot. Repeat with remaining fish.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, Double-Fried Chips and Mushy Peas.
  7. To make the chips, fill a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan halfway with oil. Heat over medium-high heat to 300 F (150 C).
  8. Meanwhile, rinse chips in cold water until water runs clear. Drain, then dry well with paper towel.
  9. Working in batches, fry chips in hot oil for about 10 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally so they don’t stick. They should be pale.
  10. Remove from oil and drain well. Cool chips to room temperature, then chill in refrigerator until cold.
  11. When ready to serve, heat same saucepan of oil over medium-high heat to 400 F (200 C). Fry chips in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with salt. Repeat with remaining chips, bringing oil temperature back to 400 F (200 C) before frying next batch.
  12. To make the mushy peas, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and green onions. Sweat until onions are soft. Add green and petite peas, salt, pepper and water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until peas are heated through.
  13. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until chunky. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  14. To make all 3 components so they’re ready to serve at the same time, start by making Double-Fried Chips through step 4. While chips are chilling in refrigerator, make Mushy Peas and keep warm until ready to serve, and prepare Fish recipe through step 3. Now do second fry of chips (step 5 of Double-Fried Chips recipe), then use same oil to fry fish (steps 4 and 5 of Fish recipe).
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Tres Amigos

Combining the roundness of reposado tequila, the brightness of citrus and the warmth of cinnamon, this cocktail delivers a harmonious blend of flavours with a refreshing twist.
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Ingredients

Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) El Jimador Reposado Tequila
2 oz (60 ml) fresh orange juice*
¼ oz (7.5 ml) fresh lime juice*
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, orange juice, lime juice and pinch of ground cinnamon. Add cubed ice and shake vigorously. Pour the entire contents of the shaker into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
  2. * Tip: Pre-strain the pulp from your fresh citrus juices for a more enjoyable cocktail experience.
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Canadian Lemonade

Crafted with Canadian whisky, maple sweetness and zesty lemon, this cocktail delivers a refreshing combination of flavours, embodying the true northern spirit.
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Ingredients

Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Forty Creek Barrel
Select Canadian Whisky
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 oz (30 ml) maple syrup
3 oz (90 ml) water
1 lemon wheel, for garnish
1 sprig fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine whisky, lemon juice, maple syrup and water. Add cubed ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain over cubed ice in Collins glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel and thyme sprig.
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Margaux

Smooth white rum meets grapefruit’s tang, brought together by honey’s unique character in this refreshing cocktail, offering a perfect balance of flavours.
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Ingredients

Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Bacardí Superior White Rum
¼ oz (7.5 ml) Honey Syrup*
1½ oz (45 ml) fresh pink grapefruit juice
grapefruit peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, Honey Syrup and grapefruit. Add cubed ice and shake vigorously. Fine stain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
  2. * 3:1 ratio of honey dissolved in hot water. Allow to cool before using.
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Thai Pork Laab

Laab is a spicy, sweet, and tangy dish packed full of umami and bright herbs. It comes together so quickly. Think of it as a meat salad or a quick stir-fry. Try it in rolls with the cabbage and rice, or take bites of it between bites of rice and vegetables. Pair this dish with Our Story Sauvignon Blanc or Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc beer.
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Ingredients

Serves 4 to 6
2 tbsp (30 ml) raw jasmine rice
2 tsp (10 ml) red pepper chili flakes (or to taste)
1 lb (450 g) ground pork
2 tbsp (30 ml) water
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
3 tbsp (45 ml) fish sauce, plus more if needed
1 tbsp (15 ml) granulated sugar
1 to 2 Thai (bird’s eye) chilies, thinly sliced (or to taste)
¼ cup (60 ml) roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup (60 ml) roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lime juice
1 small cucumber, sliced, to serve
1 small cabbage, cut into 4 to 6 wedges, to serve
cooked jasmine rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. In a small frying pan over medium-high heat, toast raw rice until golden brown. Transfer to a spice grinder or small food processor and grind into a powder. Set aside.
  2. In same frying pan over medium-high heat, toast chili flakes until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. In a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat, cook pork with water, stirring constantly to break it up. Cook until no pink remains, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off heat.
  4. Add green onions, shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, Thai chilies and toasted chili flakes. Stir to combine, then let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Add mint, cilantro, lime juice and toasted rice powder. Mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve with cucumbers, cabbage and jasmine rice.
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Sabich

This Israeli sandwich is a satisfying vegetarian choice. Packed full of vegetables, it has everything you need in a sandwich: something saucy, something pickled, something crunchy and some protein from the eggs and hummus. All components can be prepped ahead of time, making it a breeze to put together when you’re pressed for time! Pair this sandwich with Quails' Gate Rosé or Luccarelli Primitivo Puglia.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
2½ tsp (12.5 ml) salt, divided, plus more to taste
2 large eggplants, cut into 1-in (2.5 cm) slices
2 large eggs
vegetable oil, for shallow frying
¼ cup (60 ml) tahini
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) water, plus more if needed
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup (60 ml) store-bought hummus
4 pitas, heated according to package instructions and cut in half
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
¼ cup (60 ml) pickled turnips, drained and dried on paper towel
hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Salt both sides of eggplants with 2 tsp (10 ml) salt and let sit for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, wipe off excess moisture with a paper towel.
  2. For the eggs, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Carefully add eggs and bring water back to a boil. Turn heat down to a high simmer and cook for 7 minutes. Remove eggs from saucepan and drop in an ice bath for 3 to 5 minutes. Peel, cut into quarters and set aside.
  3. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat 1-in (2.5 cm) oil to 350 F (175 C). Fry eggplant slices until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel, then set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, mix tahini, ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt, garlic, lemon juice and 1 tbsp (15 ml) water until smooth. If needed, add 1 tsp (5 ml) water at a time until sauce is consistency of ketchup. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
  5. Season cucumbers and tomatoes with salt and pepper.
  6. To assemble, spread 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 ml) each of tahini sauce and hummus between each pita. Divide eggplant slices, eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, pickled turnips and hot sauce (if using) between each pita and top with extra tahini sauce to taste.
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Tuna Spaghetti

This tuna spaghetti dish is made mainly of ingredients most folks have in their pantries. It’s light but comforting and a great addition to your weeknight meal arsenal. It’s also very flexible; you can adjust the spice, add some tomatoes, or include a green vegetable. Spinach, chopped broccolini, kale, peas, and zucchini all work well. You could also brown the garlic for some nuttiness or even use pre-roasted garlic for a sweet, mellow flavour. The possibilities are endless! Pair this recipe with Terre Di Chieti Zaccagnini Tralcetto Pinot Grigio or Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer.
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Ingredients

Serves 2 to 3
salt, for cooking spaghetti, plus more to taste
½ lb (225 g) spaghetti
¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) capers, dried on paper towel, divided
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 anchovies packed in oil
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) jarred crushed Calabrian chilies or red pepper chili flakes, to taste
3 × 5 oz (140 g) cans tuna in olive oil (oil is used in recipe so do not drain)
1 × 15 oz (425 g) can cannellini beans, drained
1 tsp (5 ml) caper brine
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
1 lemon, zest and juice

Instructions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) capers and carefully fry until they pop. Remove capers and set aside. Turn off heat and let oil cool for 2 minutes.
  3. Roughly chop remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) capers and place them in frying pan along with garlic, anchovies and pepper. Let cook in residual heat until garlic is soft. Turn heat to low if needed. Once garlic is soft, add chilies, tuna and its oil, cannellini beans and caper brine. Mix, breaking tuna into large chunks.
  4. Once spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup (250 ml) cooking water. Drain spaghetti and add to pan with ¼ cup (60 ml) cooking water. Toss well, adding more cooking water as needed if pasta is dry. Add parsley and lemon zest and juice, and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley.
  5. * Tuna canned in olive oil will result in a better taste, but if you only have tuna packed in water, drain water and add an extra 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil to the recipe.
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Prawn Roll

This summer, give a BC twist to the East Coast lobster roll by using prawns instead of lobster. You can use any size prawn you like; just adjust the size of the cuts. You can even use pre-cooked shrimp to make it very easy! These prawn rolls pair beautifully with 33 Acres of Ocean West Coast Pale Ale or Quails' Gate Riesling.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
Salt, for cooking, plus more to taste
1 lb (450 g) prawns, peeled and deveined
½ cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 pinch lemon zest
2 tsp (10 ml) Old Bay seasoning
2 tsp (10 ml) fresh chives, finely sliced
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
pepper, to taste
4 brioche hot dog buns, unsplit
3 tbsp (45 ml) butter
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. If using pre-cooked prawns, skip this step. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat and season with salt. Add prawns and cook until opaque all the way through and their internal temperature reaches 145 F (63 C); cooking time will vary depending on size of prawns. Remove from water and shock in a bowl of ice water to cool completely; time will depend on size of prawns. Drain and dry well.
  2. If necessary, cut prawns into bite-sized pieces, about 1-in (2.5 cm).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine prawns, mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, Old Bay, chives, Worcestershire sauce, parsley and pepper. Mix and adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
  4. Trim off lengthwise sides of hot dog buns and discard trim. Slice buns halfway down middle (from top to bottom).
  5. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Melt butter, then add buns cut-side down. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  6. Divide prawn mix between each bun and serve with lemon wedges.
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