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Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Loaded Pepperoni Pizza Dogs

Loaded Pepperoni Pizza Dogs

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs

  • 4 hot dog buns

  • ½ cup pizza sauce

  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 24–32 slices pepperoni

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Optional Loaded Toppings

  • Sliced black olives

  • Diced green peppers

  • Sautéed mushrooms

  • Diced onions

  • Crushed red pepper flakes

  • Extra pizza seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Place the hot dogs in the buns and arrange them in a baking dish.

  3. Spoon pizza sauce over each hot dog.

  4. Top with a generous handful of mozzarella.

  5. Layer 6–8 pepperoni slices on each dog.

  6. Sprinkle on any optional toppings you'd like.

  7. Mix the melted butter with the garlic powder and brush it over the tops of the buns.

  8. Sprinkle the buns with Parmesan and Italian seasoning.

  9. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the buns are lightly toasted.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • French fries or curly fries

  • Caesar salad

  • Dill pickle spears

  • Potato wedges

Mitch & Tonya's Spice Cabinet Twist

If you're making these with your seasonings:

  • Sprinkle SHORELINE over the cheese before baking for a buttery garlic pizza flavor.

  • Or use a light dusting of FORGE if you want a smoky, slightly spicy pizza dog with extra kick.

These also work great in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes once assembled, just until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.

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Monday, 3 August 2026

Mitch & Tonya's Corn Chowder Made with Cape Breton SHORELINE All Purpose Seasoning

Mitch & Tonya's Corn Chowder
Made with Cape Breton SHORELINE All Purpose Seasoning

Serves: 6–8

Ingredients
6 slices bacon, diced (optional)
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
2–3 tsp Mitch & Tonya's Cape Breton SHORELINE All Purpose Seasoning (or to taste)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)*
2 tbsp butter
Fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Directions
In a large soup pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the pot.

Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.

Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the potatoes, corn, chicken broth, and Cape Breton SHORELINE All Purpose Seasoning.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Remove about 2 cups of the chowder, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot. Alternatively, use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the potatoes right in the pot for a thicker, heartier chowder.

Stir in the butter and heavy cream. (* if you don't have heavy cream, or half and half, in a microwave safe dish/bowl/cup, add 2 Tbsp butter and melt in the microwave, once melted, add a cup of milk and using a whisk, combine the melted butter and milk) Heat gently for about 5 minutes, but do not let the chowder boil.

Taste and add a little more Cape Breton SHORELINE All Purpose Seasoning if desired.
Serve hot, topped with the crispy bacon and a sprinkle of parsley or green onions.

Mitch & Tonya's Tip
For an extra Cape Breton touch, serve with warm biscuits or fresh homemade bread. The sweetness of the corn paired with the savory flavor of Cape Breton SHORELINE All Purpose Seasoning makes this chowder a comforting meal that's perfect any time of the year.

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Sunday, 2 August 2026

Bacon Tomato Mayonnaise Sandwich with MAPLE FORGE Bacon Weave


Oh my... this was right good!

Easy to make too.

Ingredients 

Package of bacon
2 tsp Cape Breton MAPLE COAL BBQ Seasoning 
4 slices of toast
1 tomato cut into slices 
2 Tbsp mayonnaise 
2 pieces sliced cheese

Directions

Cut the package of bacon in half

Put a piece of parchment paper on to your cookie sheet.

Make your bacon weave, at least two of them

Sprinkle your Cape Breton MAPLE COAL BBQ Seasoning over the bacon weave, and all the other bacon if you wish.

Put the cookie sheet into a COLD oven.

Now, turn the heat to 400 F.  Put the timer on for 22 minutes for thin sliced bacon.  24 minutes for thick sliced bacon.

Get your toast ready.
Put your mayo on the toast.
Put one of the cooked and seasoned bacon weaves.
Put your sliced cheese on the bacon. 
Put your sliced tomato.
Wee bit of pepper if you are so inclined.

Cut in half, and plate your sandwich.
Serve with juice and a coffee.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Cookie Dough Fudge


Cookie Dough Fudge is rich, creamy, and tastes just like eating chocolate chip cookie dough—without any raw eggs or raw flour. It's a great make-ahead treat.

Cookie Dough Fudge

Makes: 36 small squares

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Layer
½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups heat-treated all-purpose flour*
½ tsp salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Fudge Base
1 can (300 mL / 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups white chocolate chips
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

Heat-Treat the Flour
Spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it cool completely before using. This makes it safe to eat without baking.

Instructions

Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

Mix in the milk and vanilla.

Stir in the cooled, heat-treated flour and salt until smooth.

Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir constantly until completely smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

Fold the cookie dough mixture into the warm fudge mixture until evenly combined.

Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Sprinkle a few extra mini chocolate chips over the top and gently press them in if desired.

Refrigerate for 3–4 hours, or until firm.
Lift from the pan and cut into small squares.

Storage

Refrigerator: Up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

Freezer: Up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips
Mini chocolate chips work better than regular chips because they're easier to cut through.

For extra cookie flavor, stir in ½ teaspoon butter extract along with the vanilla.
If you like a little crunch, fold in ½ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts.

This recipe has a soft, creamy fudge texture with the unmistakable flavor of classic chocolate chip cookie dough. It's a favorite for holiday trays, bake sales, and family gatherings.

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Saturday, 25 July 2026

Mitch & Tonya's Cape Breton SHORELINE Potato Salad


Or...

Mitch & Tonya's Cape Breton SHORELINE Potato Salad

Ingredients
2½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp Mitch & Tonya's Cape Breton SHORELINE All Purpose Seasoning & Rub
2 celery stalks, finely diced
¼ cup finely diced red onion
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Paprika for garnish

Instructions

Cook the potatoes
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil and cook for 10–15 minutes, until just fork tender.
Drain well and allow to cool slightly.

Do you like chunky or creamy
If you like "Chunky", move on to the next steps.
If you like "Creamy", break out your potato ricer.  This is so much easier than mashing.

Prepare the dressing
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and SHORELINE Seasoning until smooth.

Assemble
Add the potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, red onion, pickles, chives, and parsley.
Gently fold everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated.

Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.

Serve
Garnish with a light sprinkle of paprika, fresh chives, and an extra pinch of SHORELINE Seasoning.

Mitch & Tonya's Tip
For even more flavor, toss the warm, freshly drained potatoes with 1 teaspoon of SHORELINE Seasoning before adding the dressing. The warm potatoes soak up the herbs and spices beautifully.

Perfect alongside:
Grilled burgers
BBQ ribs
Cedar plank salmon
Fried or grilled haddock
Steak
Lobster or grilled shrimp

"Fresh from the Cape. Full of flavour. Always a repeater!"

Optional Add-ins:
2–3 slices of crumbled bacon
¼ cup shredded old cheddar
A little diced green onion
A sprinkle of celery seed (about ¼ tsp)
Or...nothing at all. A simple potato salad is often the best one.

One little trick
Instead of vinegar, squeeze in 1–2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice. It gives the same subtle brightness without the vinegar flavor. Most people won't even notice it's there—they'll just think the potato salad tastes fresh.

Personally, I like this version better for your brand. SHORELINE is meant to let herbs and natural flavors shine, and loading it up with pickles can compete with the seasoning.

This simpler recipe keeps the focus on the creamy potatoes, eggs, herbs, and your seasoning, making it feel more like a signature Mitch & Tonya's recipe rather than a standard deli potato salad.

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