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Inspired by the hamburger steak, this version is served with a Japanese-style barbecue sauce and wasabi-mashed potatoes.

Duck confit technique also works very well with plump chicken legs

This recipe for an ice cream sundae features blackberry sauce with balsamic vinegar for extra zing

This light-in-texture cake is rich in almonds and made without wheat flour and accented with three types of ground spice — cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.

Sample question: Which city will host a poutine festival this year?

Grab a pen and see how you do on this Canadian food quiz by Eric Akis.

In this twist on a Mexican classic, tortillas are stuffed with a cheesy mushroom mixture and served with Spanish-style rice.

For a taste of Provence, try this rich, tangy tapenade — a spread sold at every outdoor market in this region of France , where it was first created.

Blanched, seared asparagus is served on a creamy sauce topped with proscuitto, shaved Parmesan cheese and slices of fresno pepper and fresh basil.

In this recipe from Chef Eric Akis, chicken breasts marinated Middle Eastern-style are grilled and served with tangy yogurt and a tabbouleh-style couscous salad.