CANADIAN RECIPES

Fried dough pastries made of whole wheat flour, fried and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, are a popular Canadian treat.

There's a new meat pie in town: The Acadian pie, traditionally eaten at Christmas that hails from the Maritimes.

Make your own delectable custardy tarts instead of buying them. We've subbed in the very Canadian ingredient maple syrup for the more common corn syrup. Plus, we've included variations on the classic, with chocolate and pecans instead of raisins.

Super easy no-bake bars with a chocolate crumb base topped with a custard icing layer all topped off with a chocolate ganache topping!

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We've turned the classic B.C. bar into an easy three-step pie—all without the need of an oven! Custard powder gives softened ice cream the same taste as the bar's signature creamy filling; pour it over a nutty crust and top with ganache for a minimal-effort dessert that wows.

True Maritimers know lettuce doesn't really belong on a donair—after all, it's about the spiced meat and sweet, garlicky sauce—but adding this leafy green cuts the richness and provides great crunch.

Chunks of buttery shortbread and a sweet butterscotch ripple make this ice cream taste just like Canada's favourite tart. If you like raisins or pecans in your butter tarts, swirl a small handful into the ice cream when you add the butterscotch and the cookies.

Tourtiere is the creme de la creme of pies. Lightly spiced and herbed, this pork pie is especially anticipated for Christmas Eve celebrations, but it's equally tasty throughout the holidays and winter months. Tourtiere is completely make-ahead, delicious when turkey or chicken take over for pork and perfectly complemented by a tangy relish such as chili sauce.

We've married the traditional flavours of the beloved nanaimo bar with an éclair to create an especially rich pastry.

The best part about this classic poutine? The gravy is made using store-bought broth, so you don't have to make your own. With a few added aromatics, it has all the intense, meaty flavour of homemade. If you're really pressed for time, use frozen fries and be done in about 30 minutes.

The Best Classic Canadian Butter Tarts - there's a reason why we have a national obsession with these sweet, buttery, caramel-y tarts. I've sampled them in many places across the country and this thick pastry version is my favorite. Don't do the raisin debate, just leave them out if they are not your thing. Everyone should be able to enjoy them as they like them.

The bold flavours of Japanese togarashi, ginger and miso add a trendy twist to the beloved burger.

This Acadian version of chicken and dumplings combines the comforting flavours of carrots, potatoes, and chicken into a hearty autumn dish. Like most soups and stews, leftovers - if there are any - taste even better the next day.

Celebrate Acadian cuisine with these scrumptious home-cooked meals that are chock-full of tradition. From classic meat pie to hearty chicken fricot, discover the delicious recipes that make Acadian fare so distinct.