Tourtière is more than just a meal — it’s a labour of love. From the fragrant, herby pastry to the spiced, hearty filling, every step is worth it for the warmth it brings to the table. Perfect for cold winters or festive gatherings, this pork tourtière is a dish that celebrates family, tradition, and the joy of sharing good food.
Category: Dinner
Discover our dinner recipes collection for inspiring meals, featuring diverse cooking styles, a variety of cuisines, and seasonal ingredients to delight every palate.
Zesty Lemon Parsley Soup with a Soft-Boiled Egg
A comforting bowl any time of year, this lemon parsley soup is simple, nourishing, and topped with a soft-boiled egg for a silky finish. Perfect for using what you have on hand and warming both body and soul.
Flank Steak with a BBQ Marinade
Flank steak makes for a delicious and quick weeknight supper. Ralph marinates it in a gentle BBQ-style sauce, then grills or slices it, which we sometimes share with chopsticks while watching golf.
Oma Marion’s German-Style Warm Potato Salad with Bacon
Inspired by Oma Marion, Ralph’s mother, this warm potato salad blends tangy vinegar, smoky bacon, and fresh parsley into a hearty, comforting dish.
Smoky Duck Breasts on a Charcoal Grill (with Charred Tomatoes)
Smoky duck breasts, seasoned with herbes de Provence and grilled over charcoal, combine tender meat, crisp skin, and the aroma of open-fire cooking. Grilled tomatoes add a sweet, charred balance over fresh arugula and soft mozzarella. Top with freshly grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil for a simple yet elegant dish where smoky, savoury, and fresh flavours come together beautifully.
Grilled Pizza (Flammkuchen) with Potato, Red Onion, and Gouda Cheese
Crispy, smoky, and packed with flavour—this grilled Flammkuchen-style pizza features potato, red onion, crème fraîche, and young Gouda. Learn how to grill it to perfection or bake it in your oven, with tips for freezing dough, customizing toppings, and reheating leftovers correctly.
Moroccan-spiced Leg of Lamb
Our friends had us over dinner and served Moroccan Chicken Tagine, a delicious stew made with chicken, Moroccan spice, olives, orange peel, and more made in a tagine (a clay cookware).
To our delight, they gifted us a bag of the Moroccan spice blend they used in the dish, which we have since used on chicken legs and this recipe for leg of lamb.
Flame-grilled Salmon with a Nordic Rub
This flame-grilled salmon recipe features a Nordic rub—moist, flavourful, and layered with earthy, smoky notes. Easy to make on a BBQ or charcoal grill, it’s perfect for sharing with friends.
Smoked Beef Brisket on a Charcoal Grill
Smoked Texas-style brisket done low and slow on a charcoal grill. This recipe uses a simple 3-ingredient rub, cherrywood smoke, butcher-paper wrapping, and an overnight rest for tender slices with great bark and flavour.
Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter’s Chicken)
A rustic Italian classic, this Chicken Cacciatore is rich, hearty, and full of flavour. Tender chicken is simmered in a savoury tomato and herb sauce with pancetta, making it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or satisfying leftovers.