Quick & Easy Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder Recipe | The Canteen Cooks

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @koru9780
    @koru9780 3 года назад +20

    I grew up on the east coast (NB, Quebec, PEI, NL) and have been cooking chowders for 55 years. I made a very standard (boring but tasty) clam chowder for many of those years until I started making my own fish stocks and experimenting with different combinations of seafood. My absolute favourite combination was only last week: (no bacon) halibut bone stock, liquid from home smoked salmon and a bit of the salmon, blue lipped NZ mussels, clams, scallops. I use many different combinations from whatever is available (halibut cheeks or ling cod are great but rarely have lobster where i live). Summer savoury and/or thyme are my preferred herbs. Just remember folks, chowder is delicious however you choose to create it. Lovely to see chowders on the mainstage. Thanks.

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад

      Those all sound like great ideas. We completely agree! It's important to make chowder your own! Thanks for watching.

    • @THOMASMAIKA-j3y
      @THOMASMAIKA-j3y 11 месяцев назад

      I am soooo glad you said Quebec properly and not " KAH BECK".

  • @mlho3426
    @mlho3426 2 года назад +5

    Seasons' greetings from Singapore. Canadians make the best seafood crowder. This reminds me of the wonderful years in Acadia!

  • @JumbaFan
    @JumbaFan 3 года назад +2

    I've made this a few times now, and it's one of my dad's favorites! It's not cheap to make where I live, but it is absolutely delicious, and it's in our repertoire for special occasions. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @edwardstevensjr9506
    @edwardstevensjr9506 Год назад +1

    I love a good seafood chowder thanks for sharing this recipe with us

  • @MrWhiterocket
    @MrWhiterocket 18 дней назад

    Thank you for making a wonderful recipe.

  • @counterculture10
    @counterculture10 Месяц назад

    I used this recipe. It came out great! Thank you.

  • @carolboyd3210
    @carolboyd3210 3 года назад +6

    You have just made me want to cook up a chowder for the first time in my life. It truly looks absolutely lovely and screams winter comfort food. Thank you so much!

  • @cg1906
    @cg1906 3 года назад +4

    Made this for dinner tonight, didn't have a lemon but I used a lime for zest and let me say it was AMAZING thank you! I had been craving this all day

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад +1

      So that you enjoyed it. It’s such a comforting dish!

  • @jacqueshamelin4820
    @jacqueshamelin4820 Год назад

    Merci Renée. J'ai suivi vos instructions et le résultat s'est avéré délicieux. 🙂

  • @utuber1a
    @utuber1a Год назад +1

    Your recipe is very much appreciated by this Cape Cod (or now Cape Codless) Massachusetts USA cook. Thanks for the imaginative modifications and adjuncts for a seafood chowder. I will be cooking this for my family this week.

  • @kford47
    @kford47 3 года назад +1

    Living in the Yukon and it is still WINTER here...snowing again tonight! Just finished a huge bowl of this chowder, Delicious! I had never cooked with Haddock before and the addition of the Smoked Oysters kind of made me quiver, every other ingredient I was in love with. So happy I followed your recipe to a tee. Going to share this with friends who love chowder. Now I just have to make the biscuits to go with my next bowl. My sister lives in Stillwater Lake, NS and I have encouraged her to get her Chowder/Biscuits going.

  • @donnacarroll1337
    @donnacarroll1337 4 года назад +10

    Hi. Chowder looks absolutely delicious. I would never have thought to add the smoked oysters or the smoked haddock. Can’t wait to try it. . It’s been years ago that I read and enjoyed you newspaper column. Still have a few of the recipes. Thanks for sharing on you tube.

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  4 года назад +2

      The smoked oysters and haddock set this recipe apart and it’s why we love it. It feels like forever ago since the Herald column! Thanks for continuing to follow along all these years later!

  • @teedennison3850
    @teedennison3850 Год назад +2

    I made it with salmon,shrimp,scallops and it was great

  • @donikkamullins7994
    @donikkamullins7994 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have been making this for about a year now. I have added clam juice and clams. I cannot find smoked fish right now. So I use tilapia. And it is wonderful!!! thanks! 💜

  • @2010redshift
    @2010redshift Год назад +8

    Only watched as far as 1:22 minutes, after you sought reassurance three times already from the bloke off camera. Cooking with confidence is key, man!

    • @rml3wood
      @rml3wood 3 месяца назад

      That makes you a turd. Respect between spouses demonstrates respect for other people... Hope you're sterile

    • @rml3wood
      @rml3wood 3 месяца назад

      Your channel is totally empty, LOSER

  • @gloriamaggs5453
    @gloriamaggs5453 3 года назад +2

    Love your version of seafood chowder.....I will give it a try soon. My family always have chowder on Christmas eve, and I'm looking forward to a change. Thanks for sharing! GLORIA

  • @sofia_lazcano
    @sofia_lazcano 3 года назад +3

    From Dartmouth too💜 so happy to see someone from home doing my fav soup

  • @Kellybobelly100
    @Kellybobelly100 3 года назад +10

    Wonderful recipe! I usually add a little bit of liquid smoke to my chowder and gives it a great smokey flavour! I love my chowder loaded up so much that it’s pretty much like a fisherman’s stew! I usually serve mine with a baguette. Great comfort food for sure! 😊😜

    • @CanadaSuburb
      @CanadaSuburb 2 года назад

      I use smoked salmon instead of bacon plus liquid smoke. 👍

  • @glenysthomson5955
    @glenysthomson5955 3 года назад +1

    Taught cooking for 8 years. No flour, no corn starch. Wow, a cook after my own heart. I only thicken my soups with ingredients. Thank you. I am from the West Coast but have lived in the East Coast.

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад

      That's right! Keep it simple. Thanks for watching.

    • @juderickman8275
      @juderickman8275 2 месяца назад

      100%. No roux, yes on the heavy cream, pure. Lovely. Nova Scotia indeed; the roux is more Wuebec. (Don’t get me wrong, I like a gumbo, I lived in New Orleans) - but I agree it’s purer with no flour -no roux! And I love the leeks.

  • @Phyllyps-Levine
    @Phyllyps-Levine 3 года назад +1

    I will be doing this! Sounds superb!

  • @kathy4451
    @kathy4451 3 года назад +1

    I live in Nova Scotia...and tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I'm making Chowder!

  • @lukedorrington9712
    @lukedorrington9712 3 года назад +35

    She is fantastic! The constant interaction with doug is annoying though. Beautiful dish

    • @HeronCoyote1234
      @HeronCoyote1234 Год назад +5

      My first time watching. I agree on the interaction bit.

  • @michaeldavidlabrie
    @michaeldavidlabrie 3 года назад +1

    Looks amazing. I am going to try and make this today.

  • @maureengrande
    @maureengrande 25 дней назад

    My son asked about chowder....and said he loves something more like a stew & hit on this....sounds amazing..I'm going to try & awww....you guys are adorable...;)...thanks for the direction...so anxious to try the smoked haddock!!!!! this is a few years old...but hey...gotta love you tube!

  • @shirleybedford3600
    @shirleybedford3600 Месяц назад

    Looks Great

  • @iainbannerman1543
    @iainbannerman1543 18 дней назад

    Hi, such a cool tip to use the oyster oil to cook with. I will keep that in mind for future use. I have been known to use canned anchovy oil in my cooking though.

  • @lancewondoloski7854
    @lancewondoloski7854 Месяц назад

    Fantastic!

  • @xabeinhawthorne
    @xabeinhawthorne 2 года назад

    Awesome recipe! I’m gonna try it😊

  • @georgeobed5813
    @georgeobed5813 Год назад

    Thank you. I will try your recipe for sure. I will try it with pork jowl instead of bacon just to see if there's a difference. Thank you for sharing. Blessings

  • @breon5
    @breon5 3 года назад +4

    I use to live in downtown Dartmouth. I loved the Canteen. I miss it so much. Thank you so much for posting these videos. It brings a little bit of the Canteen back home to me. LOVE a the Crobster! Haha

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoy them! Hope to see you back in Dartmouth for a Crobster Roll soon!

  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 Год назад +3

    My mom was a Boston girl. We would hit Durgin-Park and Legal Seafood when in town. I remember the chowder at Legal was brimming with fish and shellfish.

    • @juderickman8275
      @juderickman8275 2 месяца назад +1

      The chowder at Legal was wicked good

  • @lilianebangay6221
    @lilianebangay6221 2 года назад

    im making this for our supper tonight thank you

  • @humera121
    @humera121 2 года назад +1

    It looks like a teacher and a student. Poor Doug, he is having his memory tests every now and then with her questions. 😁

  • @paulsonai31
    @paulsonai31 2 года назад +2

    I’m new to Canada. Been here for almost a year now in New Brunswick. The seafood chowder is the go to dish for everyone. I had it myself and fell in love with it so I wanted to prepare it myself and was directed to your channel. It looks amazing! I’ll definitely give it a try. And I love the fact that there’s no cornstarch in it because I’m myself averse to thickening the soup with that. Gluten-free it is ❤

    • @nathanlambshead4778
      @nathanlambshead4778 6 месяцев назад

      I don't use corn starch to thicken either, but just as an FYI, there is no gluten in corn starch.

  • @netcreature
    @netcreature Год назад

    Very nice looking recipe. It looks to have the depth of flavour I very much enjoy. I use a beurre manié to thicken my other chowders and would likely do so with a seafood chowder as well. I'm glad to see that "it's not just me" when it comes to smoked oysters and dill in a chowder. Thank you for the great looking recipe. I intend to make it soon.

  • @Runndeep
    @Runndeep 2 года назад +1

    I had a teacher in Europe back in 80s named Mr lavallee, don't know if he's a relative. Love the chowder

  • @nathanlambshead4778
    @nathanlambshead4778 6 месяцев назад

    Hello from Maine USA. Thanks for the video. My own version for this time of year, is a seafood corn chowder, using all the usual suspects for ingredients along with fresh corn cut off the cob. It is a hit around here. I use lobster stock from shells and bodies I save in the freezer from lobster boils, plus I make some mussel broth to add to it all. For the milk I use organic coconut cream
    ps I have been to Nova Scotia a couple of times. Love it there. Way back in 69 my family stayed at Parker's Cove, and my girlfriend and I visited there so I could see it once again in 2017 (or 2018 Can't quite remember now in my old age).

  • @margaritacruz7587
    @margaritacruz7587 3 года назад +2

    You made that seem so easy! I'm trying it soon. Thanks 😊

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад

      That’s awesome! I really isn’t that hard and once you’ve tried it a few times you can totally make it your own!

  • @robstevens9667
    @robstevens9667 Год назад +1

    Lovely 😊

  • @tommymyles
    @tommymyles 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for posting these recipes. First time for chowder for my wife and I. Love your chowder. So happy we found your sight - love your recipes. Helen and Tommy London

  • @joek2858
    @joek2858 Год назад +1

    I’m always happy to find celery with lots of green leaves on it.

  • @lorismith8479
    @lorismith8479 2 года назад +1

    My grandmother used Carnation Can cream milk (one can per Lobster tail) in her Lobster chowder; fry Cooked Lobster in real butter until browned; add cream add a T of vinegar; wait until the cream thickens and poured over potatoes (they had 8 kids) and the flavour of the Lobster is soooo good. I find the Carnation a bit rich so I usually half it with cream or milk and pour over Linguini YUM

  • @marthalucas1221
    @marthalucas1221 3 года назад +3

    That looks Amazing! Thank you! Can’t wait to up my chowder game.👏👏👏

  • @kimmieleblanc
    @kimmieleblanc 3 года назад +1

    Looks amazing! Thank you for doing the video!

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад

      Our pleasure! Give it a try and let us know what you think!

  • @Silverhands
    @Silverhands 2 года назад +2

    I thought I was freak because I liked smoked oysters in my chowders.I must be home.

  • @elmercadena1747
    @elmercadena1747 3 года назад

    That chowder looks delicious. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see your Fishcake recipe.

  • @VietnameseCookingwithLaurel
    @VietnameseCookingwithLaurel 2 года назад

    Great recipe, I will try to make it for sure

  • @charlesbryant1547
    @charlesbryant1547 3 года назад

    Salivating from viewing this. Just planted my dill and can't wait for it to grow!

  • @kasymaclean7299
    @kasymaclean7299 2 года назад +1

    i like your guys style :) nice recipe

  • @WhynottBelieve
    @WhynottBelieve 2 года назад +1

    Have you ever heard of Summer Savoury? I was surprised to find how difficult it is to obtain in western Canada. I like it. lol Probably cause my mom used it; makes it familiar? I don't make it, without it. Just a personal thing I guess. I tried the experimental flavour thing over the years from smokey to spicy. All good; but, that's because there is no better chowder than the one you make. I finally have come to the conclusion that there is something to be said for simple. A reason my mom always kept it simple? After 60 years that's how I likes it. Poor like; leaves you grateful. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you all. My wife was never fond of seafood and she was the daughter of a lobsterman, when we were getting married I thought everything is perfect except for that, I was thinking there is something wrong with this woman, there wasn't; it was me. Did I mention the summer savoury.

  • @mariecrowe8843
    @mariecrowe8843 3 года назад +1

    I love cooking.....and eating, I just made this, so delicious, so warming, thank you 👍🙂

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад

      Thanks for trying it. Pretty much the perfect things to each on this extra cold day!

  • @felixnieves1589
    @felixnieves1589 Год назад +3

    You're the first person don't used flower to thinking the soup... like Your style... I rather used cream.... very nice...
    Have a Great Day

    • @catherinemorse1641
      @catherinemorse1641 6 месяцев назад

      It is a New England thing not to use any thickner like flour or corn starch but some people mash up the potatoes for a thicker broth.

  • @sandramullen5143
    @sandramullen5143 4 года назад +4

    Omg..I have the ingredients and it’s on the menu!! Thank you for this episode...I’ve made everything so far!

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  4 года назад

      Amazing! Let us know how it turns out! What’s been your favorite recipe so far?

  • @andrewbratos6907
    @andrewbratos6907 Год назад

    thank you, very nice job and great video, did you ever try washing the leaks after chopping, or do you think they will loose flavor

  • @slopcrusher3482
    @slopcrusher3482 Месяц назад

    My favorite thing for chowder is to add a little bit of sherry wine to it. Usually you have to use a thickener if you do, so I like to add in some light roux (butter and flour). It just adds a whole new layer to it.

  • @nickmacinnis7612
    @nickmacinnis7612 4 года назад

    Amazing! We followed along and it improved our recipe. Our only addition was Acadian Lobster Paste that we add in just before serving. Made in PEI! Thanks so much!

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  4 года назад

      Sounds great! We'll have to give the lobster paste a try sometime. Very intriguing ! 😀

  • @OneFreshPillow
    @OneFreshPillow 2 года назад +1

    substituted rendered duck fat instead of oyster oil! *chef's kiss

  • @NicoletaWestren-jk2kg
    @NicoletaWestren-jk2kg 28 дней назад

    I use a pinch of old bay spice and a bit of white wine when I sautee the veggies

  • @sotirigeorgas7281
    @sotirigeorgas7281 3 года назад +1

    Chefs take note, this is benchmark chowder !
    Smokey, smokey, goodness.
    Greetings from a fellow chef in Australia.

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words. The smokiness is key!

  • @nook9174
    @nook9174 3 года назад

    LOOKS DELICIOUS

  • @GrandmaPatty49
    @GrandmaPatty49 15 дней назад

    We’re in Charleston, SC. I’m wondering if I’ll be able to find the smoked haddock, etc. We’ll see. Definitely trying this. A little expensive to make, but totally worth it!

  • @brianlaplante4286
    @brianlaplante4286 2 года назад +1

    Good answer Doug keep the wife happy. Hers is always best.

  • @alexandramartell3486
    @alexandramartell3486 4 года назад +1

    Sooo sooo soo excited to try this! I've tried numerous recipes from this channel and all of them have been amazing! Your biggest Montreal fan! 🙂💜

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  4 года назад +1

      Once you try it, let us know how it works out! Thanks for following along from one of our favourite cities!

  • @andrewaway
    @andrewaway 3 года назад

    The last time we went to Halifax I did a seafood chowder survey. Everyday at lunch I had chowder at a different restaurant. The best one was at the Armview. It was magnificent. Next time I am coming to try yours.

  • @msgypsyqueen
    @msgypsyqueen 2 месяца назад

    I LOVE lemon zest.. all citrus zest! A couple of years ago, I made an orange chai bread, and it was delicious! Sorry, I’m digressing 🙄 .. I am in Ottawa, and this morning it is very dull and gray out. A chowder is exactly what’s on the menu. Thank you for sharing! 🐳😬👍

  • @kathyo1811
    @kathyo1811 2 года назад +1

    Delish! Thanks!

  • @bi12dm4n
    @bi12dm4n 3 года назад

    Excellent!

  • @bbgamms7730
    @bbgamms7730 3 года назад

    Hi, wonering if you drain the bacon grease off before you add the leeks and celery? And what would you use in place of smoked haddock (in case I can't find any) Thanks

  • @noragreene5811
    @noragreene5811 Год назад

    Thank You ❤

  • @chaileefong
    @chaileefong Год назад

    The first seafood chowder i ever tested and is still the best is at peggys cove while studied in Halifax in the early 1980. I will definitely try this and plan to visit Halifax next spring and hopefully visit your restaurant than.

  • @monicasmart94
    @monicasmart94 3 года назад

    I made this for my family this evening. My dad said it was delicious and that it was the best seafood chowder he's ever had. Thanks so much for the recipe. Happy New Year (2022) from Fredericton!

  • @charlenedixon4715
    @charlenedixon4715 3 года назад

    OMG! The shot/picture of the bowl of chowder...AMAZING! You make it look all so easy. Yum Yum 👍😍

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад +1

      This chowder recipe is tried and true. So much flavour and youre right - it's not as hard as it looks!

  • @boblund-coles9497
    @boblund-coles9497 2 года назад

    Hello! I have some questions!
    Can I replace potato water with stock and flour (roux) even though it won’t be GF anymore?
    Should I parboil the potato’s before going into the chowder pot? Or can they cook all the way in the chowder?
    For my own understanding to simplify it’s fats -> mirepoix -> potato’s and stock/water -> milk and or cream -> white fish -> garnish

  • @patriciarobinson5909
    @patriciarobinson5909 2 года назад

    I use tarragon and nothing smoked! But I will try yours!

  • @virginiekimball7021
    @virginiekimball7021 3 года назад

    You wet my appetite can’t wait to make it. Thank you, since I’m diabetic I will substitute potatoes, loved that you used leeks n celery! I will use daikon or rutabagas or turnips. Will so look forward to surprising my fisherman husband! Who loves loves chowder but he’s-on a healthy keto ! So will tweek it to his delight!

  • @stephanecomeau8197
    @stephanecomeau8197 2 года назад

    Made it last night and friend of our came for supper and this is the best chowder I ever made ,even my wife said it was the best chowder so thank you Renée for the recipe 😉

  • @amandashineyourlight2498
    @amandashineyourlight2498 3 года назад

    I would appreciate you sharing what casserole pot you use.

  • @rml3wood
    @rml3wood 3 месяца назад

    I love your channel! Your interaction is wonderful. New guy here. My own chowder is Shrimp Crab and Corn chowder. You two are cool.❤

  • @jeanbrown9996
    @jeanbrown9996 2 года назад

    My second time making this fantastic Seafood Chowder

  • @Brendaleegeneau
    @Brendaleegeneau 2 года назад

    I want to make this chowder tomorrow, I don't have smoked haddock but I do have a can of smoked mussels, do you think that would make the flavour too smoky with both smoked oysters and smoked mussels? I can't wait to make this I getting really hungry right now. LOL

  • @gagirl39
    @gagirl39 2 года назад

    Just found your channel and I have been wanting to make a good chowder. Yours by far looked the best. Can't wait to try

  • @alexschubert1353
    @alexschubert1353 8 месяцев назад

    If I don’t want to use bacon, are there any suggestions for a substitute?

  • @shaundowningsd
    @shaundowningsd 3 года назад

    Looks amazing. Did you add all the water and potatoes into the dish x

  • @Jdrummer77
    @Jdrummer77 Год назад

    Man as soon as east coast lobster goes on sale here in the west I will for sure be making this gem!!

  • @kford47
    @kford47 3 года назад +1

    Biscuits made to enjoy with the Seafood Chowder...perfection! Spoke with my sister in NS about your video and surprise...she knew you from Acadia Maple, as she worked the Pancake Breakfasts for several years (during the time you were headed to France). I thought I was surprising her and low and behold it was the other way around! Love your videos, looking forward to the next one

    • @TheCanteenCooks
      @TheCanteenCooks  3 года назад

      That is awesome! Such a small world. Tell her I say hi! Thanks for trying the recipe and for watching the videos. Lots more great recipes to come!

  • @Hazera_Chowdhury
    @Hazera_Chowdhury Год назад

    Looks really tasty but just wondering why you guys didn’t show the cooking pot while cooking? Lol I would have love to seen.

  • @junef73
    @junef73 2 года назад

    Greetings from Ireland! Chowder on the menu this week in our house so I cannot wait to get cracking! New Subscriber… delighted I found you guys and looking forward to watching your Recipes! 👍🏻

  • @jimbo27378
    @jimbo27378 3 года назад

    yes .gotta try . Will you consider doing Rappie Pie ?

  • @JANCOff1al
    @JANCOff1al 2 года назад

    Ha! I knew I could use smoked muscles instead of the clam for fish chowder!(my friend from NB said it wouldn't work well) Yummmm! I'm making it tomorrow, but I had to make sure I have the ingredients. Thank you so so so so much for this!! 🤗

    • @JANCOff1al
      @JANCOff1al 2 года назад

      My son and I share this account for now.

  • @THOMASMAIKA-j3y
    @THOMASMAIKA-j3y 11 месяцев назад

    My Art Teacher as a freshman in College was a Mr. Wunderlich, who transferred from SUNY Brockport to Dartmouth (1984). I wonder if you ever took one of his elective Art classes of knew of him?

  • @anastasiamathura5401
    @anastasiamathura5401 3 года назад

    Looks delicious 😋

  • @carolhall9074
    @carolhall9074 2 года назад

    I just found your video and was intrigued by using the smoked oysters and smoked halibut. Could you use Kippered Herring and oil instead of the oysters? I have several tins that I would like to use in something besides just eating them on crackers or toast.

  • @eileenkapa5794
    @eileenkapa5794 3 года назад

    Simple is king!
    Thanks will be making tonight cos it's rubbish outside...comfort in a pot

  • @blaisman67
    @blaisman67 3 года назад

    I love chowder and this looks amazing! Where is your restaurant?

  • @bamafuhok2257
    @bamafuhok2257 2 года назад

    I made this today, and I absolutely LOVE the smokiness of it. Why don’t you use onions or garlic in this recipe?

  • @DuTch_-0-
    @DuTch_-0- 2 года назад

    From one Chef to another, I truly enjoy your content. It’s very well-made, with easy step-by-step instructions for people to understand. Thanks so much!! One thing is, I just stumbled along to your channel and noticed that you haven't made any content in a while, will you be making more in the future? P.S. you both deserve a cooking show, if you haven't already been signed by a network, they should.

  • @ioanelouis4577
    @ioanelouis4577 3 года назад

    Awesome!

  • @suegalletly8262
    @suegalletly8262 2 года назад

    Hi, just subscribed to your channel. This chowder looks so good. Where is your restaurant in Dartmouth mass ? What is the name ? Would like to try it out.

  • @LavenderScent
    @LavenderScent Год назад

    Can you let me know the brand of your portable stove?

  • @CanadaSuburb
    @CanadaSuburb 2 года назад

    Awsome recipe thank you. I don’t eat pork and so use Westcoast smoked candied salmon cut very small to trick the bacon taste buds. I add corn n carrots too… 👍😂