Serves 4 – 6 There are many “make-ahead” elements to this dish. The maple pecans can be made up to two days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The squash can be sliced up to …
From the kitchen of Chef Janice McCue, Curve Lake First Nation. Yields over 3 Cups Cooked What a fun dish to make! Puffed Manoomin is delicious on its own (add your favourite spice), and can be used to garnish soups, salads …
Serves 4 to 6 There are many different types of pasta available that have more nutrition that traditional pasta. You can find pastas made from quinoa, corn, cauliflower, amaranth, brown rice, chickpeas and red lentil. When you use alternative pastas, …
Serves 4-6 Fennel is a beautiful late winter vegetable with a mild, refreshing taste similar to liquorice. Use the bulb for the soup. Mince the delicate fronds for garnish. The stalks are too tough to eat —but make a great addition …
The key to this recipe is “mise-en-place.” Have all of your ingredients ready-to-go before you begin cooking. Mirin is a sweet Japanese cooking wine that is available in most grocery stores. If you can’t find it, substitute 1-tablespoon rice or …
Serves 4 – 6 Reluctant to try sweet potatoes? Try this recipe! These mashed sweet potatoes have a nice balance of sweet and spicy. You can make them ahead, put them in a casserole dish and reheat them in the …
Serves 4 Buttermilk powder adds a nice tang to the cornbread. You can find buttermilk powder at Bulk Barn and some grocery stores. Jar Mix 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 3 tablespoons buttermilk powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon …
Yields 10-14 large muffins If your bananas are overripe and nobody wants to eat them you don’t have to throw them away! Cut them into chunks in a zip-top bag and place in the freezer for smoothies or to make …
Makes 8 (500 ml jars) Do you still have green tomatoes in your garden? These pickles are a great way to use them up. Green Roma tomatoes are best for spears. Round tomato varieties are best for slices. Use 1 tablespoon …
For infused waters, wash your ingredients thoroughly. Slice whole fruit or cucumbers as thinly as possible to expose more surface area to give your water maximum flavour. Layer your ingredients in a pitcher or large mason jar. Add 4 to …
Yield 12-18 pieces These tasty snacks can be prepared from ingredients you probably have on hand. You can adjust the hot sauce to make them as spicy or mild as you wish. Garnish them with finely minced green onions, chives, …
Serves 6 Canada’s new food guide recommends eating lots of vegetables and fruits, cooking at home more often and being mindful of your eating habits. Lentils (also known as dal) are an important staple in southeast Asia. Lentils have been …