Classic Canadian Comforts
This sticky sweet treat made from maple syrup is poured over snow and rolled onto a stick.
What is maple taffy (or “tire sur la neige”)?
Nothing says comfort like a steaming bowl of this chicken-filled soup.
What is chicken noodle soup?
This chewy cookie is flavoured with oatmeal and sometimes raisins.
What is an oatmeal cookie?
A comforting drink made with cocoa powder, milk, and marshmallows.
What is hot chocolate?
Many Canadian families enjoyed this Kraft favourite made with elbow noodles and orange cheese sauce.
What is Kraft Dinner (KD)?
Fries, cheese curds, and gravy combine to make this beloved Quebec dish
What is poutine?
This thick stew of beef, potatoes, and carrots is a winter classic.
What is beef stew?
This gooey square dessert made with chocolate, coconut, and custard layers is named after a B.C. city.
What is a Nanaimo bar?
This spiced beverage is often enjoyed at Christmas, served hot with cinnamon sticks.
What is mulled cider (or mulled wine)?
Sunday dinner often included this roast meat served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
What is roast beef?
This flaky fish, often served with chips, is a Friday favourite across Canada.
What is fish and chips?
Often baked in a casserole dish, this creamy pasta dish is topped with cheese and sometimes breadcrumbs.
What is macaroni and cheese?
This dessert, made with molasses and steamed in a can, is a Maritime Christmas favourite.
What is steamed pudding?
Made famous by Tim Hortons, this warm drink is often enjoyed “double-double.”
What is coffee?
This canned tomato soup brand has been a staple in Canadian kitchens for decades.
What is Campbell’s?
A Maritime favourite, this dish is made with potatoes, fish, and cream or milk.
What is fish chowder?
This comforting dessert, made with bread, milk, eggs, and spices, is often served warm with a drizzle of sauce — and tastes like home.
What is bread pudding?
A flaky pastry filled with butter, sugar, and syrup — often with raisins or pecans.
What is a butter tart?
This frothy drink of steamed milk and espresso shares its name with a colour.
What is a cappuccino?
Before microwaves, leftovers were reheated in this appliance found in every kitchen.
What is the oven (or stove)?
This traditional French-Canadian meat pie is often enjoyed during the holidays.
What is tourtière?
Layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese make up this oven-baked Italian favourite.
What is lasagna?
This dessert features sponge cake rolled with jam or whipped cream and is sometimes called a “jelly roll.”
What is a Swiss roll?
This popular black tea blend, flavored with oil of bergamot, is named after a 19th-century British prime minister.
What is Earl Grey tea?
Many remember visiting the local diner for a milkshake made with this appliance behind the counter.
What is a milkshake mixer (or blender)?