PEI Cooks at Home
A Community Cookbook from Prince Edward Island
PEI Cooks at Home brings together the recipes, traditions, and stories of Island home cooks from across Prince Edward Island.
Created through the PEI Good Eats community, this cookbook captures the everyday meals, local ingredients, and shared kitchen experiences that define life on the Island — from fresh seafood and hearty suppers to homemade breads and sweet treats.
More than a cookbook a celebration of Island food, people, and tradition.
What’s Inside
A Complete Collection of Island Recipes
PEI Cooks at Home is filled with recipes that reflect how Islanders cook, gather, and share meals every day. From traditional comfort foods to fresh, locally inspired dishes, this cookbook brings together a wide range of flavours, techniques, and kitchen traditions.
Appetizers & Snacks
From crowd-pleasing starters to quick bites, these recipes are perfect for sharing and gathering.
Salads & Sides
Fresh, simple, and versatile dishes that bring balance and flavour to every
table.
Preserving & Pantry Staples
Recipes and techniques that help extend seasonal ingredients and reduce food waste.
Soups, Chowders & Chilis
Hearty, comforting, and deeply rooted in Island tradition — from seafood chowders to family favourites.
Breads & Baking
Homemade breads, rolls, and baked favourites that capture the comfort of Island kitchens.
From Our Mothers’ Kitchens
Traditional recipes and cherished dishes that reflect the roots of Island
cooking.
Mains
Classic home-cooked meals made with local ingredients, from seafood dishes to hearty, everyday suppers.
Desserts
Sweet, nostalgic treats and timeless recipes passed down through generations.
Featured Recipes
A Taste of What You’ll Discover
From comforting classics to fresh Island favourites, these recipes offer a glimpse into the flavours, traditions, and everyday meals shared across Prince Edward Island.
Featured Recipes
A Taste of What You’ll Discover
PEI Cooks at Home began as a simple idea sharing recipes among a growing community of Island home cooks.
Through the PEI Good Eats group, thousands of Islanders came together to exchange meals, cooking tips, and everyday kitchen experiences. What started as a digital space quickly became something more a reflection of how people across Prince Edward Island cook, connect, and care for one another through food.
From that community grew a collection of recipes shaped by real lives dishes passed down through generations, inspired by local ingredients, and shared with the intention of bringing people back into their kitchens.
More than just a cookbook, PEI Cooks at Home is a snapshot of Island life where food, family, and tradition come together at the table.
Why It Matters
More Than a Cookbook A Way to Strengthen Island Food
PEI Cooks at Home is part of a broader effort to reconnect Islanders with their kitchens, support local food producers, and strengthen the Island’s food system.
Across Prince Edward Island, families are looking for ways to cook more at home, make the most of their food budgets, and reconnect with traditions that once shaped everyday life. At the same time, farmers, fishers, and food producers are working to sustain their livelihoods in a changing environment.
This cookbook helps bring those worlds together encouraging practical home cooking while supporting the people who grow, harvest, and produce food across the Island.
Supporting Local
Producers
Helping farmers, fishers, and local food businesses connect with Island households.
Bringing People Back to Home Cooking
Encouraging simple, everyday meals that strengthen family and community connection.
Reducing Waste & Supporting Sustainability
Promoting food preservation and better use of local ingredients to build a stronger food system.
What People Are Saying
Celebrated Across Prince Edward Island
From community leaders to local organizations and food producers, PEI Cooks at Home has been recognized as a meaningful reflection of Island food, people, and tradition.
Where to Buy
Find Your Copy Across Prince Edward Island
PEI Cooks at Home is available through a growing network of local vendors across the Island. From markets and shops to community partners, each location helps bring this cookbook closer to Island homes.
We encourage you to support local businesses by purchasing your copy directly from these vendors.
Charlottetown
A variety of shops, markets, and local businesses carrying the cookbook.
Stratford
Community-supported locations helping distribute the cookbook locally.
Down East
Farm stands, bakeries, and seasonal vendors across Eastern PEI.
Souris
Local grocers and small businesses offering Island-made products.
Summerside & Vicinity
Markets, butcher shops, and local retailers supporting Island food.
Up West
Farm markets and rural vendors bringing the cookbook to western communities.
Bring Island Cooking Into Your Kitchen
Experience the recipes, stories, and traditions that define Prince Edward Island kitchens.
Whether you're cooking for family, sharing meals with friends, or simply reconnecting with the joy of home cooking, PEI Cooks at Home invites you to be part of something meaningful — rooted in community, local food, and everyday life.