Iconic Canadian Dishes That Are Packed With Flavor

Canada knows hearty, flavorful comfort food. From rich, savory poutine to flaky butter tarts, these classic dishes are a must try. Whether you are craving something satisfying, nostalgic, or just downright delicious, these iconic Canadian meals are sure to hit the spot.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

A teriyaki salmon filet topped with green onion, on a plate with couscous, cucumber, and carrot. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

This tender, flaky teriyaki salmon recipe made in the air fryer is perfect for a quick dinner with rice and veggies.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Wild Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

A stuffed portobello mushroom. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Meaty portobello mushrooms stuffed with spinach, onion, and Canadian wild rice. This flavorful and hearty main dish is easy to make and perfect for dinner!

Get the recipe: Wild Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Butter Tarts

A sticky, caramel coloured filling in a flaky pastry shell topped with pecans. — Image Credit: Chocolates & Chai

This classic Canadian dessert is made with flaky pastry shells filled with a sticky, caramel flavored filling. They're rich, sweet, and melt in your mouth!

Get the recipe: Butter Tarts

Lemon Garlic White Fish

White fish topped with lemon garlic sauce and a lemon slice on a white plate with asparagus. — Image Credit: Haute And Healthy Living

This delicious, 6 ingredients recipe yields flaky, tender fish in a healthy lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Get the recipe: Lemon Garlic White Fish

Maple Cinnamon Cold Brew

Coffee in a glass with ice and froth at the top.. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

This refreshing maple flavored iced coffee is sweet and delicious, perfect for a quick pick me up. It's no fuss and takes just 2 minutes to put together.

Get the recipe: Maple Cinnamon Cold Brew

Breakfast Poutine

Fries topped with cheese curds, gravy, bacon, fried onions, a fried egg, and green onion. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

This twist on classic poutine features crispy french fries, cheese curds, homemade gravy, crisp bacon, fried onions, and a fried egg. Serve with a side of beloved Canadian ketchup.

Get the recipe: Breakfast Poutine

Caesar Cocktail

This flavorful, savory cocktail is refreshing and customizable, made with vodka, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, lime juice, and clamato. Go all out with toppings like olives, bacon, or celery.

Get the recipe: Caesar Cocktail

Butter Chicken Poutine

Fries in a bowl topped with butter chicken, yogurt, and cilantro. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Crisp, baked french fries topped with chunks of tender chicken in a savory, butter chicken sauce. This delicious Indian-inspired spin on the classic poutine recipe is bursting with flavor.

Get the recipe: Butter Chicken Poutine

Quebec Sugar Pie

A caramel coloured filling in a flaky pie crust, topped with a dallop of whipped cream. — Image Credit: Our Happy Mess

This classic French Canadian dessert is made with a maple and brown sugar filling, nestled in a flaky pastry tart.

Get the recipe: Quebec Sugar Pie

Honey Dill Sauce

A bowl of dip with dill beside French fries. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this classic Manitoban dipping sauce is creamy, sweet, and herby, perfect for dipping french fries or chicken strips.

Get the recipe: Honey Dill Sauce

Pierogi Poutine

A bowl of fries topped with pierogies, gravy, cheese, bacon, onions, green onions and a sour cream drizzle. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

This epic mash up of two Canadian favorites, poutine and pierogis, is delicious yet simple to make. Crisp fries topped with homemade gravy, cheese curds, fried onions, bacon, and pierogis.

Get the recipe: Pierogi Poutine

Date Bars

This tasty Canadian dessert bar is layered with oatmeal crumble and a sweet date filling. They're comforting, sweet, and made with simple ingredients!

Get the recipe: Date Bars

Bannock

This comforting, traditional Canadian quick bread is the perfect pairing for your favorite jam. No kneading, just one bowl and 25 minutes in the oven. It has the perfect texture, is slightly dense, and melts in your mouth.

Get the recipe: Bannock