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Eric Akis's Sunday Dinner: Try sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sockeye Japanese-style

Eric Akis's Sunday Dinner: Try sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sockeye Japanese-style

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sockeye salmon is in season, so today I’ve chosen fresh sockeye fillets to create a flavourful Japanese-style summer meal for four.
Eric Akis: Delicious cakes have a local flavour

Eric Akis: Delicious cakes have a local flavour

If you fancy doing some summer baking that incorporates in-season fruit, today I have two classic cake recipes for you. One is a coffee cake with a cinnamon-spiced topping that is flecked with a generous amount of wild blackberries.
Eric Akis: Rack of lamb makes great supper

Eric Akis: Rack of lamb makes great supper

A bounty of herbs in my garden, ripening fruit on my blackberry bush and a beautifully frenched rack of Vancouver Island lamb I bought at a butcher shop inspired today’s recipe.
Eric Akis: Celebrate sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Day with a burger

Eric Akis: Celebrate sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Day with a burger

On this provincial holiday, go local with fresh, Island-raised beef that will make a patty packed with flavour
Eric Akis: A salmon and salad success

Eric Akis: A salmon and salad success

A popular way to create a summer meal is to grill a protein on a barbecue and serve it with a salad. I did that recently, focused on using in-season ingredients, and ended up creating a flavourful, colourful dish perfect for the season. sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Eric Akis: Bruschetta buffet perfect for summer entertaining

Eric Akis: Bruschetta buffet perfect for summer entertaining

I recently invited friends over for a drink on our deck, and thought bruschetta would be something nice to snack on. The next decision to make was how to top them.
Eric Akis: Prime rib is ideal summer steak

Eric Akis: Prime rib is ideal summer steak

My wife and I don’t eat steak very often, but in the summer when we do, we most often choose a tender, juicy one large enough to serve two that I’ll grill on my barbecue.
Recipes: Go Greek, it’s pure ambrosia

Recipes: Go Greek, it’s pure ambrosia

Moussaka recipe from New York City restaurant has 25 ingredients, while baklava is an irresistible dessert
Recipes: Make your own buns for burgers

Recipes: Make your own buns for burgers

Don’t just grab the first thing you see in the supermarket — try baking the sandwich bread you prefer
Eric Akis: Filling Asian flair in a bowl

Eric Akis: Filling Asian flair in a bowl

If you feel like a salad, want to eat something barbecued and desire a dish rich with Asian-style flavours, today’s recipe is designed for you. It combines all three of those things in a bowl, creating a Vietnamese-style meal perfect for summer.