Traditional Quebec Cooking

Canada’s culinary treasure revealed in recipes, stories and photographs Canada has a culinary treasure in Quebec, one that is not perhaps as celebrated as it could be, at least outside of that distinct and gloriously food-obsessed region. Julian Armstrong, longtime food writer for The Montreal Gazette, has spent her career eating, cooking, thinking and writing about Quebecois food. Quebec, A Cookbook is the result of those years of delicious effort. Quebec has a cuisine firmly based on French foundations, but blended and enriched over the years by the cooking styles of a variety of immigrant groups, initially British and American, more recently Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern and Asian. More than in any other province or region in Canada, people in Quebec are passionate and knowledgeable about their food. The restaurant scene is robust, not just in Montreal and Quebec City—you can go to just about any small town in La belle province and have a splendid meal. Farmers, purveyors, chefs, casual and dedicated home cooks all are poised in every season to produce or procure the perfect, seasonal ingredient; not for them the out-of-season asparagus from Chile. Quebec is where you can truly experience what food tasted like before the industrial food complex. Here unpasteurized milk and cheese is commonplace; indeed there is a herd of cattle descended from cows brought from France by Samuel de Champlain producing dairy just for this purpose. Imagine that in Ontario! Of course, Quebec is big news in the global foodie world these days, with Martin Picard (Au Pied de Cochon), Dave Macmillan and Fred Morin (The Art of Living According to Joe Beef), and even our own Chuck Hughes showing off the joys of dining in this great province. But there is much more still to discover about Quebec, from restaurateurs certainly, but also from farmers, foragers, artisanal cheese and bread makers, home cooks, and so many more. These people, their stories and recipes, will make up the bulk of Quebec: a Cookbook. It is high time for a comprehensive celebration of Quebecois cuisine.

Start a journey to improve your cooking by learning about the exciting food from Quebec. This is a place where food mixes old traditions and new ideas, showing the French-Canadian background of the area. This book has 30 different recipes that show what Quebec's food is all about. You'll find famous dishes like Poutine and tasty Maple Glazed Salmon. These recipes keep the original taste but are made for today's kitchens. They are a great addition to your recipe collection. The recipes are true to Quebec's cooking, thanks to the skilled chefs from there. Every bite takes you right to Quebec. The instructions are clear and easy, so even if you're new to cooking, you can make these famous dishes well. But there's more than just recipes. As you make each dish, you'll learn about the stories, history, and traditions behind them. This makes every meal more special. This book is great for anyone who loves trying new foods or for experienced cooks looking for new ideas. It's also a wonderful gift for someone who loves food, giving them many delicious meals and a connection to Quebec's culture. Get ready to explore Quebec's kitchens, with expert guidance. Enjoy a range of tastes, both salty and sweet, and let the stories behind them inspire your love for cooking. Your journey into Quebec's food world is waiting!

Take a culinary voyage through the diverse regions of la belle province. From the habitant-influenced dishes of the Saguenay to the gastronomic hotspots in the Laurentians to the hearty cooking of the lumber camps of the Mauricie, join Gazette food editor Julian Armstrong on a journey through the past and present of Quebec cuisine. Along the way meet local chefs and producers, find out about the province's top restaurants and auberges, discover "not-to-be-missed" sights and learn more about the history of this fascinating part of Canada. The 114 recipes range from much loved dishes of colonial times to the freshest gastronomy of today's chefs. Whether going down memory lane to revisit old favourites or making your first discovery, let A Taste of Quebec guide you on your explorations of this beautiful and diverse land. Bon appetit.

History and cooking in Eastern townships with more than 100 recipes.

From the acclaimed and multi award-winning chef J-C Poirier of St. Lawrence restaurant comes a stunning, lyrical cookbook with over 125 recipes that celebrate the classic dishes of Québec and France. WHERE THE RIVER NARROWS is a loving homage to Chef Jean-Christophe (J-C) Poirier’s home province, Québec—the phrase is a direct translation of the Algonquin word “kebec,” describing the area around Québec City where the St. Lawrence River is hemmed in by towering cliffs. Québec is where J-C’s love for the nostalgic beauty of French cooking began. In his debut cookbook, he shares recipes from both cultures, Québécois and French, and the intersections between them—whether from the menu of his Michelin-starred Vancouver restaurant, St. Lawrence, or his kitchen at home. With over 125 beautifully photographed recipes, J-C provides a full look at French and Québécois cooking with classic dishes like Tourtière, Pot-au-Feu, Tarte au Sucre, and Tarte Tatin, along with bistro favourites like Steak with Peppercorn Cream Sauce and Chocolate Mousse that your friends and family are sure to love. For those who are devoted fans of St. Lawrence, where J-C showcases time-honoured traditions in a transportive dining experience, readers will find his signature dishes, like the famous Pâté en Croûte, Coquilles St-Jacques à la Parisienne, and Tarte au Citron Flambée au Pastis. Readers seeking reliable recipes for the basics and mother sauces of French cuisine can earmark the Chef ’s Essentials chapter as their go-to resource. And to finish it off, a Menus section with suggestions for pairing dishes, selecting wine, and other tips and tricks, will help you pull off the feast of your dreams. Interspersed throughout are essays where J-C shares the full breadth of his culinary experience, his life as a chef and restaurateur, and how he cooks for his family at the end of a long day. With his magnetic yet dry sense of humour, you’ll hear J-C’s voice as you recreate his most beloved dishes. Whether you’re an adventurous home cook or an armchair traveller, this enchanting book is just as much a pleasure to read as it is to cook from.