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Eric Akis

February 14, 2017

Eric Akis is the author of eight cookbooks. His latest is The Great Rotisserie Chicken Cookbook (Appetite by Random House). . . .

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Eric Akis: Colourful caprese salad will grab your guests’ attention

July 21, 2021

If you need a side dish to serve with a Mediterranean-style grilled fish, chicken, pork, lamb or other entrée, my deluxe version of caprese salad would work well. That salad is named after the . . .

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Eric Akis: B.C. sockeye salmon served chilled with salad makes tasty summer meal

July 18, 2021

B.C. sockeye salmon is in season and I have a very cool, perfect way to serve it in summer. Simply season the fillets, and then bake, chill and serve with a cool, creamy, tasty cucumber potato . . .

Eric Akis: Deluxe cheeseburgers feature zesty homemade sauce

July 14, 2021

If you having a craving for a fast-food-chain burger, you know the type, with two patties, cheese, a middle layer of bun, sauce, pickles and onions, drive past the drive-thru. Instead, go to some . . .

Eric Akis: A deluxe dinner from the sea

July 11, 2021

If your partner and you are in the mood for a deluxe seafood dinner, I have a plan. Buy a fine selection of seafood, arrange them in a skillet, flavour them with a buttery mixture, set that skillet. . .

Eric Akis: A tale of two Caesars

July 7, 2021

One of Canada’s most popular salads, and one of our favourite cocktails, have at least four things in common. Both are named Caesar, both have an Italian connection, both are highly seasoned, and . . .

Eric Akis: Ice cream cake is cool for summer

June 30, 2021

If you need a cake for a summer gathering, but don’t want to fire up the stove, make sure your freezer is functioning correctly. That’s because you’ll need it to make a dessert that requires no . . .

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Eric Akis: Keep dining cool for the hot weather

June 27, 2021

When dining on a very hot summer day, flavourful food served very cold is obviously well suited for that kind of weather. Something you can cook in the morning, cool to room temperature, . . .

Eric Akis: Sandwiches add class to your summer tea time

June 23, 2021

If you’re planning to have friends over for tea, why not turn it into a summer meal by serving sandwiches. Tea sandwiches, of course. Daintily prepared bites you artfully arrange on plates or a . . .

Eric Akis: Homemade beef dip, roasted on the barbecue

June 20, 2021

Beef on a bun with jus for dipping is a popular dish served in pubs and diners. But I like to make it at home and when I do that in the summer, I take the cooking outdoors. I start by choosing my. . .