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Eric Akis: Battle of the Super Bowl snack food

Eric Akis: Battle of the Super Bowl snack food

The Super Bowl is this weekend, and millions of Canadians will join their American brethren and make a聽date with friends to watch the National Football League final on聽television. If you鈥檙e the host, you鈥檒l need to聽serve some food.
Eric Akis: Cabbage rolls with all the frills

Eric Akis: Cabbage rolls with all the frills

Cabbage and barley are nutritious, humble, budget-friendly ingredients that work well together.
Eric Akis: Cock-a-leekie for the Bard

Eric Akis: Cock-a-leekie for the Bard

Robbie Burns Day is Friday and suppers will be held around the world to celebrate this Scottish Bard who died in 1796. His poems will be read, toasts will be made and foods such as haggis will be served as a main dish.
Eric Akis: Teriyaki salmon with wasabi mashed potatoes and snap peas

Eric Akis: Teriyaki salmon with wasabi mashed potatoes and snap peas

In the winter, for a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of fish dinner, I enjoy roasted salmon fillets with mashed potatoes.
Eric Akis: Simple fare of sausage and potatoes, fancied up

Eric Akis: Simple fare of sausage and potatoes, fancied up

Childhood meal given gourmet flair with homemade mustard, honey-vinegar beets
Eric Akis: Lentil ragu on pasta with Asiago cheese rolls fit meat-free bill

Eric Akis: Lentil ragu on pasta with Asiago cheese rolls fit meat-free bill

If you want a hearty, almost meaty-tasting sauce for pasta that contains no meat, dried green lentils are a good substitute.
Eric Akis: Tandoori chicken is heaven from the spice rack

Eric Akis: Tandoori chicken is heaven from the spice rack

Today鈥檚 recipes stirred to life when, during my holiday break, I took stock of what was in my spice drawer and found numerous items to flavour a meal with, Indian-style.
Eric Akis: Entertaining on the half shell

Eric Akis: Entertaining on the half shell

Sparkling wine adds zest to oysters served up two ways during the festive season: one raw, one baked
Eric Akis: Front and centre with side dishes

Eric Akis: Front and centre with side dishes

Christmas dinner will be served next week and folks will soon decide what side dishes will accompany the main dish. If you鈥檙e looking for suggestions, I have four recipes for you to consider.
Eric Akis: Try a roast for a celebratory feast

Eric Akis: Try a roast for a celebratory feast

Beef strip loin served with red-wine sauce is a sumptuous centrepiece to a festive meal