Recipe Round-Up: Spring Edition
Spring is finally here, and we’re welcoming the (slightly) warmer weather with some tasty seasonal recipes! Most of us are spending a lot more time at home this season, so let’s make the most of it by unleashing our inner chef or mixologist.
To make your spring cooking even easier, we’ve included a local source guide with each recipe to make sure you can get your hands on the freshest, local ingredients.
1. Tangy Herb Potato Salad with Asparagus
This Tangy Herb Potato Salad with Asparagus is the perfect side dish for your next family dinner. With asparagus coming in-season, there is no better time to whip up this quick and easy recipe! Pair it with sandwiches, seafood, and all things grilled.
Local Source Guide:
- Produce
- Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Market or one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia – currently operating via their online store.
- Honey
- Cornect’s Family Farm: Check out their website for locations open near you.
- Kittilsen’s Honey: Available at some Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore locations as well as several independent retailers.
2. Garden Party Cocktail
Days are getting longer, flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and we’re dreaming of evening drinks on our backyard patios! This Garden Party Cocktail is like sunshine in a glass, using local gin and a blend of citrus flavours.
Local Source Guide:
- Gin and Orange Bitters:
- Compass Distillers: Available via their online store. Some products also available via Harvest Wines and Spirits, Liquid Assets and the NSLC.
3. Cider Poached Rhubarb Pavlova
A light and delectable dessert is just what we need on those blissful spring evenings! This Cider-poached Rhubarb Pavlova brings together sweet and sour, using cider-poached rhubarb and lightly sweetened lilac cream. It’s like spring in a dish!
Local Source Guide:
- Rhubarb
- Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Marketor one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia – currently operating via their online store.
- Cider
- We suggest local ciders such as Bulwark Cider, Annapolis Cider Company, Maritime Express Cider, Lake City Cider, Chain Yard Cider, Casa Nova Fine Beverages, Meander River Farm & Brewery, Saltbox Brewing Company and Noggins Corner Farm.
4. Surf & Turf Burger
This Surf & turf burger will not only please your taste buds, but leave your stomach feeling overly satisfied. The extracts of shrimp, sausage, pork, and creamy aioli are bound to spice up your day!
Local Source Guide:
- Produce:
- Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Marketor one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia – currently operating via their online store.
- Orange & Fennel Sausage: Peasant’s Pantry
- Shrimp:
- You can find the local in this recipe by ordering from local retailers including Clearwater Seafood, Fisherman’s Market, or Afishionado Fishmongers.
- Local Pork:
- Meadowbrook Meat Market: Available at both their Somerset or Alderney Landing location.
- The Pork Shop: Now operating via phone-in or email orders for pick-up.
5. Spring Dew
Sip into spring with this bright and flavourful Spring Dew cocktail. Made with honeydew, elderflower liqueur, Ironworks Amber Rum and a few other special ingredients, this recipe is a must have addition for your spring drink collection.
Local Source Guide:
- Ironworks Amber Rum:
- Ironworks Distillery: Available via their online store. Also available via select online Farmers’ Markets, Harvest Wines and Spirits, Liquid Assets, WestSide Beer Wine Spirits and the NSLC.
- Produce:
- Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Marketor one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia – currently operating via their online store.
6. Rhubarb Whipped Cheesecake Jar
Layers of rhubarb flavour, creamy cheesecake whip and a toasty crumble make this Rhubarb Whipped Cheesecake Jar a great dessert for a backyard picnic. Make ahead, chill and seal in mason jars for easy transport.
Local Source Guide:
- Valley Flaxflour pancake and cookie mix:
- Find this produce at Sobeys, Atlantic Superstore and several independent retailers. It’s also available via Valley Flaxflour’s online store.
- Produce:
- Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Marketor one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia – currently operating via their online store.
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