Recipes

In the same way that Quebec’s pâté chinois has no connection with China, chili con carne actually has nothing to do with Chili! The dish comes from our American cousins, specifically from San Antonio, Texas. Here are two wine pairings to go with this spicy dish made from a base of meat and tomatoes.

Tips for using leftovers wines and spirits

It’s harvest season, a happy time of abundance when family and friends gather round the kitchen island and concoct a fabulous meal over a glass of wine. Simple recipes are the way to go – with or without meat, but certainly comforting and delicious!

It’s prime corn season – so what’s better than a weekend corn roast?

Lobster season in Quebec peaks from the end of April to the middle of July. So on Mother’s Day or Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, everyone can celebrate in style.

The warm weather is finally here, so let’s celebrate around the table with family and friends. In this section devoted to the art of entertaining, you’ll find recipes, pairings for the entire meal – from aperitif to dessert – food styling and practical tips.

To celebrate the official arrival of summer, here are three lively and very tempting white wines to discover and share.

Let the party begin! Create memorable moments from aperitifs to desserts and lend a touch of magic to your festivities. Bring out the Champagne flutes and ice buckets, and get ready to pop the cork with our tantalizing sparkling wine and Champagne suggestions, expertly selected for all occasions!

Quebec wines are constantly improving and make for delicious complements to holiday meals. Kathleen McNeil of the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) gives us a tour of the highlights.

Oysters can be small or plump; sweet, salty, mineral or iodized; clear or milky; succulent with the flavour of cucumber, cantaloupe, butter or even caramel! Their varieties are endless: Every coastline has its own particular type, and no two are the same. Here is the perfect wine pairing to accompany oysters, as well as a classic recipe for preparing them.

Admit it: hamburgers, hot-dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches are some of your favourite guilty pleasures! Now imagine making these delish dishes at home, using quality ingredients, and washing them down with a nice glass of wine? Are you hungry yet?

Now this is a must-try summer activity! What could be more delicious and more fun than a make-your-own grilled cheese dinner in your backyard?! And don’t forget the wine!