Explore Recipes From Award-Winning Canadian Cookbooks
Canadian chefs and authors gathered at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto recently for Taste Canada‘s annual cookbook awards ceremony.
An astounding seven cookbooks recently featured in House & Home took home awards. In the Single-subject category, Bread Etc. by Matthew James Duffy received silver, and, in the Health, Lifestyle or Special Diet category, Tahini Baby by Eden Grinshpan got silver, and Two Chefs in the Garden by Lora Kirk and Lynn Crawford won gold. Cosimo Mammoliti’s La Cucina di Terroni was awarded silver and My Cypriot Table by Irene Matys earned gold in the Regional/Cultural category.
And, in the General category, the biggest award of the night, Arthurs: Home of the Nosh by Alexandre Cohen, Evelyne Eng and Raegan Steinberg was honoured with silver and Andrea Buckett’s The Essential Cottage Cookbook won gold.
Find recipes from these top Canadian cookbooks below!
Classic Artisan Bagels
Baker Matthew James Duffy shares his bagel recipe that’s a cross between New York–style and Montreal-style. Feel free to get creative with toppings, such as poppy, sesame or flax seeds.
Rosemary-honey Halloumi Fries
Salty, crispy and crunchy, these halloumi fries from Eden Grinshpan are an ideal appetizer or snack. When drizzled in honey, the fries are a perfectly balanced bite.
Ultimate Shroom Shawarma
This hearty and earthy vegetarian shawarma is an innovative take on a classic. Also find the recipe for Eden Grinshpan’s garlic tahini, which she drizzles over top.
Quinoa Carrot Oatmeal with Maple Syrup Caramelized Pears
Try this quinoa oatmeal recipe from Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk’s book for your next breakfast. It’s layered with flavour from caramelized pears, toasted nuts and cinnamon.
Terroni’s Spaghetti al Limone
If you’ve dined at Terroni, you know the spaghetti al limone is a classic. Bring a taste of Italy home by making this pasta at your next family gathering.
Keftedes (Cypriot Meatballs)
Pork, beef and potatoes come together with parsley and mint in these cypriot meatballs by Irene Matys. Serve them with a yogurt sauce, fries and fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
Baklava Butter Tarts
Irene Matys blends two desserts: the ultimate Canadian butter tart and a Greek Cypriot favourite: baklava. The result is a an aromatic and rich sweet treat made with phyllo dough.
Latkes With Roasted Applesauce
Serve these latkes with a dollop each of sour cream and applesauce, chives and grated horseradish. Check out an array of Jewish favourites in the Arthurs cookbook, from the popular Montreal restaurant.
Deli Sprinkle Cookies
Colourful and delicious, these cookies are super simple to make and only have six ingredients. Even kids can join in on the process!
Grilled Zucchini and Mozzarella Salad with Pesto
Andrea Buckett is a go-to source for cottage-friendly recipes, and her recent release, The Essential Cottage Cookbook, goes above and beyond. This zucchini salad is the perfect side, tossed with a homemade basil pesto.