Our first prize winner in the 2nd Annual Fall Festival Pie Contest! Baker Sandy Pell shares her award-winning recipe with you.

A part of the fish carcass that is often overlooked during the filleting of a fish is the spine itself. A thrifty cook will notice that there can be a good bit of meat left on the spine when fish fillets are removed. Using a spoon, you can scrap off the meat, chop it coarsely, and use it to make tartar.

BC Spot Prawns, Shaoshing wine, sambal oelek SERVES : 6

Using white wine or sake, lots of fresh seafood, bacon, veggies, fresh herbs, and other seasonings, it’s a rich and hearty meal that’s best enjoyed on the coast.

Cheese fondue is great way to entertain, especially during the Fall and Winter. Use your imagination and substitute different hard to semi-hard cheeses for different flavours. You can also spice it up by using combinations such as Jack cheese with Jalapeno etc. Serves 4

This is an everyday pasta that is easy to make and very tasty by itself or as a side dish to roasted meats. Substitute egg noodles or rotini for variety. Spicy or hearty greens like watercress or wilted chard and kale are also very good. Serves 4