Cooking & Recipes
How to Cook Lobster: The Nova Scotia Way
How to cook lobster the Nova Scotia way: boil or steam it live in sea-salty water, with cooking times by weight, doneness checks, food safety and serving tips.
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How to Cook Lobster & Nova Scotia Lobster Recipes
From a kitchen in Halifax to a camp stove on a Cape Breton beach, cooking lobster is easier than most people think. Start with the basics of boiling and steaming, learn to crack a lobster cleanly, then work through Nova Scotia classics and modern favourites.
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Nova Scotia Lobster Roll Recipe: The Classic Cold, Mayo-Dressed Roll
Make a Nova Scotia lobster roll at home: cold lobster, a light coat of mayo, optional celery and a toasted bun. Meat ratios, bun choices and make-ahead tips.
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How to Eat a Whole Lobster: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to eat a lobster, step by step: twist off the claws, crack the knuckles, push out the tail, pick the legs and body, and know which parts to skip.
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How Long to Boil Lobster: Cooking Time Chart by Weight
How long to boil lobster, by weight: a cooking time chart from 1 lb to 5 lb, when to start the clock, salt ratio, soft-shell adjustments and doneness checks.
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