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Canadian Cuisine

Poutine

Poutine is a quintessential Canadian dish made from French fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in gravy. 1)

Butter Tarts

Butter tarts are sweet pastries made with a filling of butter, sugar, and eggs, often with additions like raisins or pecans. 2)

Tourtière

Tourtière is a traditional meat pie originating from Quebec, often made with a mix of meats and spices, encased in flaky pastry. 3)

Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars are a popular no-bake dessert made with layers of a crumbly base, custard-flavored middle, and a chocolate topping. 4)

BeaverTails

BeaverTails are a type of fried dough pastry that's stretched to resemble a beaver's tail and often topped with various sweet toppings. 5)

Maple Syrup

Canada is known for producing high-quality maple syrup, often used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast foods. 6)

Bannock

Bannock is a type of flatbread, often made by indigenous peoples in Canada and enjoyed with savory or sweet toppings. 7)

Peameal Bacon

Peameal bacon, also known as back bacon, is a type of Canadian bacon rolled in cornmeal and often enjoyed in sandwiches or breakfast dishes. 8)

Ketchup Chips

Ketchup-flavored potato chips are a popular snack in Canada, offering a unique and tangy flavor. 9)

Jiggs' Dinner

Jiggs' dinner, also known as “boiled dinner,” is a Newfoundland dish made from boiled salted beef or pork with vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. 10)

Caesar Cocktail

The Caesar cocktail is a Canadian cocktail made from vodka, Clamato (tomato and clam juice), hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, often garnished with a celery stick. 11)

Pacific Salmon

Canada is known for its high-quality salmon, including Pacific salmon varieties like sockeye, chinook, and coho, enjoyed smoked, grilled, or baked. 12)

Elk and Bison

Game meats like elk and bison are often enjoyed in Canada, offering lean and flavorful protein options. 13)

Ketchup and All-Dressed Chips

Ketchup-flavored and “all-dressed” chips, which are flavored with a mix of spices, are popular chip flavors in Canada. 14)

Blueberry Grunt

Blueberry grunt is a dessert made from cooked blueberries topped with dumplings, often served warm and sometimes accompanied by vanilla ice cream. 15)