Cooking for Real Season 4 Episode 9 North of the Border

In season 4 episode 9 of Cooking for Real, titled "North of the Border," host Sunny Anderson takes viewers on a culinary journey through the flavors of Canada. The episode begins with Sunny exploring Toronto's famous St. Lawrence Market, where she shops for fresh ingredients to use in her Canadian-inspired recipes.

Back in the kitchen, Sunny begins by making an easy and delicious Beer-Battered Cod recipe, using a mixture of beer, flour, and spices to give the fish a crunchy, flavorful coating. She serves the cod with a homemade tartar sauce that includes capers and dill for a tangy finish.

Next up, Sunny shows viewers how to make a classic Canadian dish: poutine. She starts by making crispy french fries, then adds cheese curds and a rich beef gravy for a hearty and indulgent meal. Sunny also offers a variation on the traditional recipe, adding pulled pork and spicy barbecue sauce for a Southern-inspired twist.

For dessert, Sunny showcases a Canadian favorite: butter tarts. She makes a rich, flaky pastry crust and fills it with a sweet mixture of brown sugar, butter, and eggs. Sunny also adds pecans and raisins to the filling for extra flavor and texture.

Throughout the episode, Sunny provides tips and tricks for cooking with different ingredients, such as selecting the right type of beer for the fish batter or using puff pastry for the butter tarts. She also shares interesting facts about Canadian culture and food history, such as the origin of poutine and the significance of butter tarts in Canadian cuisine.

With its unique blend of flavors and cultural influences, "North of the Border" offers viewers a delicious and educational glimpse into the vibrant food scene of Canada.