Kebabs highlight Canadian beef, bison
Fresh local ingredients take centre stage in Arctic char, kebab recipes
Canadian cuisine can be hard to define, but one thing is for sure: From sea to shining sea, our country produces an abundance of delicious local food. Whether it’s produce, grains, legumes, livestock or seafood, it won’t be difficult to find something Canadian to help you celebrate Canada’s 151st this weekend.
A relative of salmon and trout, Arctic char can be easily found in most supermarkets.
Our Arctic Char en Papillote is a classic preparation. The fish, carrots, and leeks gently steam in the parchment packet, so that it comes out tender and flavourful, as it is infused with the flavours of butter, lemon and dill.
Feel free to substitute your favourite summer vegetables, like zucchini or fennel. The fish and vegetables can also be wrapped in foil instead of parchment paper for cooking on the grill or over a campfire.
Our Beef and Bison Kebabs highlight two well-known Canadian meats. Tender cubes of beef and bison sirloin are marinated in a sweet and spicy mixture of parsley, shallots, lemon, garlic, honey and Sriracha, then threaded on skewers with red peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion and mushrooms and quickly grilled for a colourful and tasty dish. Calgary-based ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen has been providing advice on food, cooking, recipes and other household topics for more than 80 years. Their cookbooks include Everyday Delicious and From the Grill.