12 Delicious East Coast-Inspired Recipes
Canada’s East Coast is just as well known for its laid-back lifestyle as it is for its seafood. The east coast kitchen party, a casual gathering filled with food, music and song, gets its name from house parties that result in everybody congregating in the kitchen by the end of the night. Sound appealing? We think so too. Below, recipes to get a bit of fresh, relaxed East Coast flavour.
Easy Boiled Lobster
To add a bit of luxury, include lobster. Here, we make it simple to cook at home. If you’re not ready to dive into making fresh lobster yet, most supermarkets with a seafood counter will cook the lobster for you. Get this boiled lobster recipe (and serve it with brown butter caper sauce).
Rum And Coke Pulled Pork Sandwich
The classic mixed drink is a favorite of East Coasters—and these sandwiches will be too! Place the pork in the slow-cooker in the morning and it will be ready by dinner, leaving you more time to spend with your guests. Get our rum and coke pulled pork recipe.
Gourmet Grilled Corn With Herb Butter
Cooking corn on the barbecue brings out its natural sweetness, then a fragrant herb butter takes it to the next level. Cut the cobs in half to make them easier for guests to hold. Get our gourmet grilled corn recipe.
Dark And Stormy Mojito
Ginger beer and rum (one of the east coast’s favourite spirits), get a fresh twist in this cocktail recipe that is perfect for warmer weather. Get our dark and stormy mojito recipe.
Savoury Caramelized Onion Dip
Crunchy raw vegetables and thick-cut potato chips make ideal vehicles for this creamy party dip. Get our savoury caramelized onion dip recipe.
Lobster Rolls
These rolls are indulgent, yet still have a rustic feel, making them perfect for a casual get-together. Get the lobster roll recipe.
Shrimp cocktail platter with dips
A trio of dips ensures there’s something for every taste on this shrimp platter, and it only takes 10 minutes to make all three. Get the cocktail shrimp platter recipe.
Smoked Trout Chowder
Set a pot of this hearty chowder on the stove and allow guests to help themselves. Supply big mugs for serving the chowder instead of bowls, making it easier for people to hold as they stand. Get the smoked trout chowder recipe.
Cedar Plank Salmon
Two centre cut fillets of salmon make enough for a crowd, and the cedar planks give the fish a delightful smoky flavour. Get our cedar plank salmon recipe.
Baby Red Potato Salad
Baby potatoes’ creamy texture lends itself nicely to potato salad. (They also hold their shape well, so leftovers — if there are any — will be equally fantastic.) Get our baby red potato salad recipe.
Blueberry-Lemon Cheesecake Bars
An East Coast-inspired treat. Blueberries, lemon and cream cheese are a perfect blend of sweet and zesty flavours. Get our blueberry lemon cheesecake bars recipe.
Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Rolls
Topped with melted garlic butter and fresh parsley, these rolls could very well steal the show! Warm them up in the oven until just before guests arrive so they can be served with a little steam. Get the pull-apart garlic bread rolls recipe.
Very Berry Galette
This fuss-free tart is full of juicy berries and just as delicious as any deep-dish pie. Get our very berry galette recipe.
Newfoundland And Labrador Christmas Slush
In other parts of the world, Christmas punch recipes abound, but in Newfoundland and Labrador, it's all about the Christmas Slush—a shockingly easy batch cocktail recipe traditionally made in a salt beef bucket. Get Gabby Peyton's Newfoundland and Labrador Christmas slush recipe.
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