14 Canadian-themed recipes for Canada Day

But the real question is, raisins or no raisins? Photo, Erik Putz.

This July 1, travel coast-to-coast-to-coast enjoying Canada’s bounty with a delicious and patriotic meal featuring menu faves from across the country. Enjoy a bevy of sweet and savoury Canadian recipes, including the best way to make those nostalgic blueberry-filled Dutchie doughnuts at home (no Tim’s run required).

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1. Lobster rolls

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

An East Coast classic wrapped up in a buttery brioche bun. Get this lobster rolls recipe.

2. Nanaimo bar ice cream pops

Photo, Erik Putz.

These bars got their name because they were first created in Nanaimo, BC. Reinvented as ice cream pops, they’re the perfect dessert for your Canada Day BBQ! Get this Nanaimo bar ice cream pops recipe.

3. Classic butter tarts

Photo, Erik Putz.

These indulgent tarts wrap a gooey, sweet filling in perfectly flaky pastry. Get this classic butter tarts recipe.

4. Caesar

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Invented in Alberta in the late 1960s, the caesar is a well-known Canadian classic (and a brunch favourite!). Get the recipe for our pickled pepper caesar here.

5. Dutchies

Photo, Erik Putz.

Hacking a Canadian classic isn’t a task we take lightly, but we insisted on perfecting the Dutchie at home! The dough is impossibly fluffy and rich without being too sweet. A light glaze completes the magic. Get this Dutchie doughnut recipe.

6. Bannock bread

Photo, Angus Fergusson.

Originating in Scotland, bannock (a flat bread, leavened with baking powder rather than yeast) has long been an a staple of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cuisine. Try our sharp-cheddar skillet bannock recipe.

7. Tourtiére

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Traditional French-Canadian fare, this meat pie is a holiday favourite. Get this classic tourtiére recipe.

8. Canadian apples

Photo, Sian Richards.

Canada produces millions of bushels of apples every year. And from apple pie to crumbles, tarts and dumplings, we have loads of apple recipes to enjoy this celebrated fruit.

9. Maple syrup

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Canada produces nearly three-quarters of the world’s maple syrup! And, it can be used for more than topping your pancakes. Try using it as a sweetener, or as we’ve done in this recipe, use it to give bacon an amazing flavour-boost. Get this maple bacon recipe.

10. Peameal bacon

Nothing against regular bacon — but this breakfast classic just isn’t the same without a thick slice of back bacon. Get the recipe for our easy eggs benedict, complete with golden fried peameal.

11. Poutine

Photo, Erik Putz.

Fries, cheese curds and gravy are the hallmark ingredients of this Quebec classic. Here, the traditional Canadian poutine gets a spicy twist — and it’s totally addictive! Get this poutine recipe.

12. Rye and ginger

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

We’ve taken this Canadian mixed drink up another notch by adding a splash of maple syrup! Get this rye and ginger recipe.

13. Fried sweet dough

Photo, Sian Richards.

Invented in Ottawa, the BeaverTail is a classic sweet treat. Try our take on this sweet fried dough, dusted with cinnamon-sugar. Get the recipe.

14. Pacific salmon

Photo, John Cullen.

With a distinct colour and flavour, this fish is always a winner. Get our recipe for cedar-plank salmon here.

Watch: How to make butter tarts

Originally published June 2017; Updated June 2018.

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14 Classic Canadian Recipes, From Butter Tarts To Poutine

Lobster rolls, poutine, caesars, bannock: Celebrate the nation with an array of patriotic foods.

Watch: How to make butter tarts

Watch: How to make butter tarts

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