Top Ten Newfoundland Recipes. NOW UPDATED TO 25 RECIPES! (2024)

Top Ten Newfoundland Recipes. NOW UPDATED TO 25 RECIPES AND RECIPE COLLECTIONS! 25 of our most popular Newfoundland recipes from 15 years online!

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Top Ten Newfoundland Recipes.

Although you may never have had a hankering for a Figgy Duff or Toutons with molasses, they are part and parcel of our culinary heritage here in Newfoundland and hey, maybe you just don’t know what you’ve been missing. Just click on the title or on the photo to be taken to the individual recipe.

Be sure to check out all of the recipes with a Newfoundland connection in our Newfoundland Inspired Recipes Category.

Top Ten Newfoundland Recipes

Top Ten Newfoundland Recipes. NOW UPDATED TO 25 RECIPES AND RECIPE COLLECTIONS! 25 of our most popular Newfoundland recipes from 15 years online!

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Jam Tarts

Jam tarts. A real Newfoundland favourite, especially using local berry jams. You can use any jam you like in these gorgeous little mini tarts.

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Gumdrop Crinkle Cakes

These gumdrop crinkle cakes are a memory from childhood and make an ideal lunchbox treat or after school snack.

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Newfoundland Molasses Raisin Tea Buns

Newfoundland Molasses Raisin Tea Buns - my recipe for soft, delicious, sweet molasses raisin tea buns that can be made using cinnamon & nutmeg as well. Perfect for a mug up any time.

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Super Crispy Fish and Chips

Super Crispy Fish and Chips - after years of experimenting I've perfected my homemade version of fish and chips that uses part rice flour in the batter recipe for guaranteed crunch.

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Fish and Brewis

Fish and Brewis. A very old traditional Newfoundland recipe made from hard tack and salt cod. It's still an incredibly popular dish year round as well as at the holidays like Easter, Good Friday and Christmas Eve.

A simple collection of some of the most popular Newfoundland Christmas cookie recipes from my childhood in Newfoundland.

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Jigg's Dinner

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Homemade Salt Beef. Newfoundland style.

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Steamed Molasses Raisin Pudding

Steamed Molasses Raisin Pudding - a long time Newfoundland favourite that's easy to make and is delicious served with our recipe for simple butterscotch sauce.

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Moose Farts

Moose Farts - A super easy to prepare, no-bake cookie treat that kids will love and maybe giggle a little at the name too.

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Newfoundland Christmas Slush

Newfoundland Christmas Slush - a frosty blend of pineapple and citrus juices frozen together with amber rum to create the base for a delicious Holiday co*cktail.

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Best Newfoundland Christmas Cake Recipes

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Newfoundland Pea Soup and Dough Boys

Traditional Newfoundland Pea Soup and Dough Boys. A hearty local favorite that has warmed many a belly over the decades.

Newfoundland Cold Plate - a traditional post Christmas favourite. Heres a simple guide to putting together this simple, nostalgic favourite of Newfoundlanders everywhere.

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Lassy Mogs - a Newfoundland favourite.

Lassy Mogs - a Newfoundland favourite; well spiced, soft cookies with a deep molasses flavour and filled with dried fruit and crunchy pecans. Irresistible!

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Cod au Gratin

Cod au Gratin. New video recipe!! One of our most popular recipes in 15 years online. This version is easy to prepare and gets rave reviews every time.

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Newfoundland Jam Jams

Newfoundland Jam Jams - Jam Jams from Purity Factories are a Newfoundland institution. Here's a recipe for my homemade version of this local molasses and jam cookie classic.

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Newfoundland Date Crumbles

Newfoundland Date Squares or Date Crumbles is a recipe every local family knows and loves. The secret is having the right proportion of butter in the crumble and this recipe gets it just right.

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Newfoundland Figgy Duff

Newfoundland Figgy Duff has nothing to do with figs; raisins were once referred to as figs here & are always added to this traditional steamed pudding.

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Newfoundland Fish Cakes

Newfoundland Fish Cakes. These traditional Newfoundland fish cakes have been made for countless generations using the most basic of ingredients like potatoes, salt fish and onions.

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Newfoundland Toutons

Newfoundland Toutons. The delight of every Newfoundlander, especially served with melting butter & a drizzle of molasses.

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The Best Homemade White Bread

The Best Homemade White Bread - nothing says home baked comfort food goodness like a perfectly baked crusty loaf of homemade bread, fresh from the oven. This recipe is well over 40 years old and turns put perfectly every time.

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Newfoundland Style Cherry Cake – a traditional Christmas favorite

Newfoundland Cherry Cake is a big local favourite especially during the Holidays. The secret in this recipe is undiluted evaporated milk for added richness.

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Newfoundland Molasses Raisin Bread

A classic Newfoundland recipe that everyone's Mom or Nan made back in the day. It's often enjoyed at the Holidays and is a favourite for morning toast with gobs of melting butter.

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The Best Newfoundland Raisin Tea Buns

Traditional Newfoundland tea buns are a cousin to scones and biscuits. Everyone's Mom or Nan made them. Perfect with a steaming cup of tea.

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The Perfect Newfoundland Snowballs Recipe

Newfoundland Snowballs - the most searched for Newfoundland recipe on RockRecipes.com. Soft chocolate fudge balls with the goodness of oatmeal and coconut. These freeze exceptionally well and my kids actually prefer to eat them frozen, just like I did as a child.

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FAQs

What is the most popular food in Newfoundland? ›

Some of these famous Newfoundland items include colcannon, doughboys, pea soup, salt fish and brewis, toutons, and cod tongues. Many Newfoundlanders enjoy dishes including delicious Jigg's dinner which is made up of beef stew, cabbage, turnip and potatoes followed by Figgy Duff pudding as a desert.

What is the staple food of Newfoundland and Labrador? ›

Food has always been a big part of the culture in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Although it is common to think of wild game meat and fish as traditional foods here, root vegetables are also staple foods.

How do you cut cabbage for Jiggs dinner? ›

Cut your cabbage into 6-8 wedges. Next wash, peel and trim the greens from your carrots. Peel your turnip and slice into 1 inch thick wedges. Add cabbage, carrots and turnips to pot with salt beef and split peas.

What food is only available in Newfoundland? ›

Cod tongues, cod cheeks, seal flippers, cloudberry (also found in Scandinavia) partridgeberry bunchberry, Fish and Brewism Jiggs Dinner, Scrunchions, Bakeapple., Oyster leaf. Touton. , Caribou moss. Purity Candy. Originally Answered: What is the signature or unique food/dish of Newfoundland and Labrador?

What is the Newfoundland famous dinner? ›

Jiggs dinner, also called boiled dinner or cooked dinner, is a traditional meal commonly prepared and eaten on Sundays in Newfoundland. Corned beef and cabbage was the favorite meal of Jiggs, the central character in the popular, long-running comic strip Bringing Up Father by George McManus and Zeke Zekley.

What is a typical Newfoundland breakfast? ›

Most frequently eaten for breakfast - but delicious at any time - toutons are in some ways like a pancake crossed it with a donut. Typically the yeasted dough is pan fried until golden and served with molasses or corn syrup. Add a hot cup of your favourite morning beverage and you have yourself a fine start to the day!

What is the best dog food to feed a Newfoundland? ›

Best Dog Food for Newfoundland Dogs & Puppies

A giant breed dog food is specially formulated to meet the unique needs of giant breeds like the Newfoundland. Newf puppies may also benefit from a large breed-specific puppy food.

How many cups of food should a Newfoundland eat a day? ›

The amount of food for a Newfoundland varies based on age, weight, and activity level. Generally, adult Newfoundlands require about 4 to 6 cups of dry food per day, divided into two meals. Adjust the portion size based on your dog's needs and consult your veterinarian for specific recommendations.

What do you call someone from St John's Newfoundland? ›

A native or resident of the city may be called a St. John'ser or a St. John'san.

What do they drink in Newfoundland? ›

Regional drinks

Popular brews include Black Horse, Jockey Club and Dominion Ale, and a variety of ales from Newfoundland-based Storm Brewing (including a red ale, a raspberry wheat ale and a coffee porter). The Quidi Vidi Brewing Company produces an iceberg beer using water harvested from icebergs floating offshore.

What seafood is Newfoundland known for? ›

The province's inshore and offshore Northern shrimp, snow crab, Arctic surf clam, offshore scallop, herring, redfish and Canadian yellowtail flounder fisheries are certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.

Why is it called Jiggs dinner? ›

The name “Jiggs' Dinner” is said to have originated from a popular comic strip character named Maggie and Jiggs. The character Jiggs was known for his love of corned beef and cabbage, which became associated with this traditional Newfoundland dish.

Why do you salt cabbage before cooking? ›

The salt will draw out excess water from cabbage while helping preserve the crispiness. After letting it sit for an hour or two, rinse it with water to remove the salt. Drain and dry the cabbage with paper towels, gently pressing to release excess water. Repeat with more paper towels as the water is absorbed.

Should you soak salt beef before cooking? ›

When planning to make Jigg's Dinner, the salt beef and the split peas should be soaked overnight to remove the excess salt. The next day, dump out the water in which the salt beef was soaking. Place the beef in the stock pot and put enough water in just to cover the beef.

What is a Newfoundland breakfast? ›

3, 2022, 9:13 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 5, 2022, 6 a.m. | 9 Min Read. A Newfoundland breakfast, derived in large part from the traditional fry-ups of the British Isles, may consist of beans, a touton, fried egg and bacon. Jeremy Keith/Wikipedia.

What is the national drink of Newfoundland? ›

The Screecher

Thus a legend was born. The funny name stuck, and today the rum and its place in Newfoundland's culture have become legendary.

What is Newfoundland Canada famous for? ›

Along with its impressive whale population, Newfoundland boasts incredible opportunities for birdwatching, and your odds are good of seeing eagles, ospreys, and even puffins. Newfoundland is often called the “seabird capital of North America,” so consider a birdwatching tour if you're obsessed with feathered friends.

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