Recipes

This classic take on a Canadian favourite blends two of our country’s favourite pastimes: fishing and quaffing

Warm up your day by making these sassy skewers... while you’re out on the ice!

This easy-to-prepare dish is my most successful lake trout recipe. It makes for an impressive presentation when hot, with the foil pulling away the skin to reveal the tasty pink flesh. Serves: 6-8 1 lake trout (4 to 8 lb) Salt and paprika, to taste 2 tbsp lemon juice Vegetable oil Lemon wedges Parsley...

Recipe + bonus video: How to make wild turkey pot pie—hearty comfort food for the whole family

This sit-down appetizer is great served before a Thai-style venison stirfry, or slow-roasted duck. 4 grouse breasts, boneless and skinless Salt and white pepper, to taste Butter 1/4 cup cream 2 dozen green grapes 1/3 cup pistachio nuts Season grouse with salt and pepper. Sauté in butter over medium heat. When cooked through, remove from pan. Add cream...

For an ice-fishing feast, make this hearty chowder out on the hardwater

Lemon and oregano are great complementary flavours to venison steak. Be sure to prepare these tasty—and easy to make—steaks at least two hours before grilling to let the flavours sink in. Serves: 4 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 4 venison steaks or chops 1 tsp ground oregano Salt and black pepper, to...

On steamy summer evenings, who wants a hot meal? For a cool alternative, try this delicious smoked salmon dish. No salmon on hand? Any smoked fish will do, although salmon and trout make for the most flavourful pasta salad. Serves: 4 8 oz penne, uncooked 1/2 cup radishes, sliced 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 1/2...