Poached pears can be served atop fresh greens with shaved Parmesan, or with sweetened whipped cream for a simple dessert. These cider-poached pears are the autumn treat you’ve been looking for. Read more…
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Recipe: La Pasta Clam Fettuccine
Chef Aaron Lawrence of La Pasta shares his recipe for saffron fettuccine with clams. Read more…
Recipe: Stinging Nettle Pesto
Perfect for a dip, spread or pasta sauce. Read more…
Turmeric Tequila Smash: Summer in a Glass
A little bit savoury, a little bit sweet — this chilled and delicious tequila-based cocktail is summer in a glass. Read more…
Apple Recipes: Pork Loin Chops
Looking for the perfect fall meal? With this main course, red cabbage and apples make a colourful and healthful backdrop for tender pork loin chops. Read more…
DISCOVER HUMBOLDT SQUID: SQUID SALAD WITH ROASTED RICE
Squid typically appeals to more adventurous eaters in North America. Besides pub-style calamari, this preparation is a gateway dish: forgo the tentacles (first time around) if you think they look too intimidating in a salad. The roasted rice adds a nutty flavour and great texture—and a guessing game with your guests. Want more seafood recipes […] Read more…
Celebrate Halibut Season With a Healthy Recipe From Inspiralized
To celebrate halibut season, try this elegant Halibut en Papillote with Butternut Squash recipe from the Inspiralized cookbook by Ali Maffucci. Read more…
WINTER COCKTAILS BRING ON THE WARMTH
With colder weather on the way, it’s the perfect time to wrap your chilly fingers around a warm and steaming drink. So take the shaken, stirred and on-the-rocks cocktails off the menu until spring and indulge in something a little sweet, comforting and toasty. Read more…
HOLIDAY APPIES WITH AN EXOTIC TWIST
With the holiday season here, YAM brings you tips, strategies and recipe ideas for creating delicious and wow-inducing appetizers for your next festive soirée. From Spanish-inspired tapas to bacon-infused popcorn toppings, these appies will wake up your guests’ taste buds. Read more…
BRING COASTAL FLAVOURS TO YOUR HOLIDAY FEAST
Surrounded by sea, with rich soil, ancient forests and sustainable farms, Vancouver Island is a culinary heaven. YAM asked Sooke Harbour House, one of the Island’s most lauded culinary establishments, to celebrate West Coast flavours by creating a holiday feast that is sure to be the beginning of a coastal tradition. Read more…