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Crab Potato Salad

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This Crab Potato Salad is made with imitation crab meat, potatoes, mayo, onions and a few secret spices. So follow along for this unique yet classic recipe that your sure to love. 

The kick off to Summer has begun. And you know what that means? 

Canada Day is right around the corner as well as BBQ’s and picnics. 

And of course getting together more with people in the great outdoors. Yippy! 

My Crab Potato salad is not only super unique! It is inexpensive and satisfying meal option for any type of gathering. 

This Crab Potato Salad is just like any other Potato Salad except it showcases our Canadian Snow Crab and is so delicious.

You can use real snow crab for this potato salad or imitation crab meat.

Both will work amazing in this recipe, so it really depends on your preference. 

This potato salad will leave your guests wanting seconds and most likely asking you for the recipe!

So if you’re looking for a unique summertime potato salad, then why not surprise everyone with this “Amazing Crab Potato Salad”.

Fresh crab works amazing in here, however you can always substitute for imitation crab which we did today and works just as good. 

This potato salad has just a hint of sweetness from the snow crab and red peppers, however it has a balance of flavors that also come from the old bay seasoning, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

I came up with this recipe a few years back and have been making every June long weekend every since for the family.

You can choose to add imitation crab meat or real crab.

Did you know that most of the Worlds snow crab comes from our Atlantic Provinces?

Yup it’s true, the best quality snow crab comes from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and Newfoundland and Labrador

So it is only appropriate that it this potato salad be listed under Canadian cuisine, right? 

We hope you enjoy this potato salad as much as we do:)

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Appetizers & Sides, Dinner ideas, Salads, Vegetarian

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

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This Dill Pickle Potato Salad is made with garlicky dill pickles and it’s juices, egg, russet potatoes, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, dijon mustard and fresh dill. 

Let me tell you, this recipe is a sure WINNER!

This salad can be thrown together in no time at all.

I brought this to a potluck recently and obviously did not make enough to feed the 10 people there.

It was gone in no time at all, so if you’re wanting to prepare this for a group of 10 or more double it up, it’s easy to do so anyway.

Wanting to serve a larger crowd? Simply double up the ingredients! 

To make this vegetarian omit the mayo and eggs and use a vegetarian mayo.

Personally I like using Hellman’s mayo, it’s my favorite!


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Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes

Campfire Chili Poutine

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This is one of our camping favorites and it’s really as easy as 1, 2, 3. As you may know Poutine originated in Quebec and has become popular Worldwide. It’s typically served with cheese curds and topped with hot gravy, I like to add chili to it when we go camping. To make this hearty recipe, all you need is some “french fries, canned chili and cheese”, Oh and you can’t forget the gravy. It may not look great but it sure is tasty, filling and is super easy to clean up. Just make sure you purchase the canned chili and gravy, after all this is camping and you want to make it as easy as possible. Also make sure to buy pre shredded cheese for this recipe too, think simple this is camping. Enjoy!

Camping Essentials:

To make the Campfire Chili Poutine:

  1. Lay out your tinfoil in two double layers for extra support.
  2. Cut open your bag of fries (its best not to use the skinny fries here) and pour them onto the tinfoil.
  3. Open your can of Chili, and your can of Gravy.
  4. Pour your Chili over the uncooked fries and then cover with  shredded cheese.
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and close up your package and allow it to cook on the grill for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Once your fries are half cooked, place your canned gravy on the grill and allow it to heat up. Make sure you open it prior to placing on the grill because it will be bubbling and hot once you remove it.
  7. Serve in the middle of the table with forks for all, and pour that hot gravy over-top.
  8. Enjoy!

 

Note: If you’re camping in bear country, take appropriate precautions to keep your campsite as unattractive to bears as possible. To do this simply purchase and properly use a bear-proof garbage container or ensure all your garage is placed in a sealed bin in your vehicle or at a designated dump once your done cooking, this helps keep our wildlife safe and you as well.

 

 

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