RECIPES

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STAFF-PICKED RECIPES

  • BROCCOLI SALAD
  • POTATO SALAD
  • SQUASH SOUP
  • APPLE CRUMBLE
  • PUMPKIN SOUP
  • ZUCCHINI AND LIME MUFFINS
  • CARROT CAKE

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BROCCOLI SALAD

Green Tea Crepe Cake

Ingredients:

  • 60 ml (¼ cup) of mayonnaise
  • 45 ml (3 table spoons) of apple cider vinegar
  • 15 ml (1 table spoon) ancient mustard
  • 1 litre (4 cups) of mini bouquets of raw broccoli (about 1 broccoli)
  • 125 ml (½ cup) sliced almonds, toasted
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) dried raisins
  • 4 slices of cooked bacon, chopped finely
  • 2 green onions, chopped finely
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, cider vinegar and mustard. Salt and pepper. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Preparation time: 25 min.
Portions: 6 to 8

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POTATO SALAD

potato

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg (2 lb) potatoes, brushed and chopped in medium sized cubes
  • 250 ml (1 cup) of sour cream (light or regular)
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) of mayonnaise
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) dijon mustard
  • 5 ml (1 tea spoon) chili spice
  • 5 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 125 ml (½ cup) diced red peppers
  • 125 ml (½ cup) green onion, finely chopped
  • 75 ml (1/3 tasse) de Fromage Monterey Jack Compliments râpé, en tout

Preparation time: 20 min.
Cuisson 10 min.
Portions: 10

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, place the potatoes, cover with cold salted water and bring them to a boil. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender, but still firm when forked. Drain and let cool.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard and chili seasoning.

Incorporate delicately the cooked potatoes, bacon, red peppers, half the green onions and half the cheese.

Garnish the remaining green onions and cheese on the top.

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SQUASH SOUP

potato

Ingredients:

  • 30 mL butter
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 10 mL fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 7 mL curry
  • 2 mL of salt
  • 1 mL pepper
  • 1.25 L butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 L of vegetable or chicken broth
  • 30 mL freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 30 mL tomato paste
  • 80 mL of 10% cream or milk

Preparation time: 15 min.
Cooking time: 23 min.
Portions: 6

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, curry, salt and pepper and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 3 minutes or until the onion has softened.

Add the squash and potato and toss to coat. Add the vegetable broth, lemon juice and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are very tender.

In a blender or food processor, reduce the squash preparation to a smooth purée, several times if necessary. In a fine colander placed on a bowl, filter the squash purée by pressing the lumps using a spatula.

Rinse and blot the pan. Put the squash purée in the pan. Add the milk and mix with the wooden spoon. Reheat over medium heat without letting it boil. Just before serving, using a ladle, divide the soup among six hot soup bowls.

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ZUCCHINI AND LIME MUFFINS

potato

Ingredients:

  • 260 g (2 cups) of grated zucchini (see note)
  • 210 g (1 cup) of sugar
  • 115 g (½ cup) of butter not salted, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 limes, zest grated
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) of lime juice
  • 265 g (1 3/4 cup) of white all purpose flour
  • 5 ml (1 tea spoon) Magic Baking Powder
  • 5 ml (1 tea spoon) baking soda
  • Frosting (optional):
  • 2 limes, zest grated
  • 2 limes, zest grated
  • 130 g (1 cup) icing sugar

Preparation time: 30 min.
Cooking time: 30min
Portions: 12

Instructions:

Muffins:
Place the grill in the centre of the oven. Preheat to 180 °C (350 °F). Line 12 muffin cups with paper or silicone cases.
In a glass bowl or plate, cover and cook the zucchini in the microwave for 3 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, mix into a smooth purée with the sugar and butter. Add the eggs, zest, and lime juice. Mix for a few seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix again until the dough is smooth. Pour the dough into the molds.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until a test with a tooth pic comes out clean. Let cool down completely.
Frosting:
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. Frost the muffins as desired.

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APPLE CRUMBLE

potato

Ingredients:

  • 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped (other varieties can be used, can also be sliced)
  • 2 table spoons of granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cup of light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup of ancient oats
  • 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • pinch of kosher salt

Preparation time: 15 min.
Cooking 45 min.
Portions: 6
Preparation time: 1 hr

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180 ° C (350 ° F)

Grease the 8x8 pan with butter. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add the chopped apples, granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp cinnamon and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then transfer to a prepared baking dish.

In another mixing bowl, add the ingredients for the filling (brown sugar, oats, flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, salt and diced cold butter). Use a cookie cutter to cut the butter into the oat mixture, using a slight downward twist, until the mixture looks like pea-sized crumbs. Alternatively, you can use two forks or even your hands to cut the butter into the mixture.

Spread the filling on the apples in a baking dish and tap gently to even out. Cook 40 to 50 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Serve hot and voila!

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CARROT CAKE

potato

Ingredients:

Cake:

  • 560 ml (2 1/4 cups) of unbleached, all purpose flour
  • 7.5 ml (1 1/2 tsp) of magic baking powder
  • 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) of baking soda
  • 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cinnamon
  • 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) of ground nutmeg
  • 1 ml (1/4 tsp) of salt
  • 4 eggs, separate
  • 430 ml (1 3/4 cups) of brown sugar
  • 180 ml (3/4 cup) canola oil
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) of orange juice
  • 1 litre (4 cups) of carrots, peeled and grated
  • 250 ml (1 cup) of walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) of raisins

Frosting:

  • 1 pack of 250g of cream cheese, softened
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) of unsalted butter, softened
  • 750 ml (3 cups) of icing sugar

Preparation time: 40min.
Cooking time: 1h10 min.
Portions: 12

Instructions:

Cake:
Put the grill at the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 ° F). Line the bottom of two 8-inch (20 cm) pans with parchment paper. Do not butter the pan or parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the flour, magic baking powder, baking soda, all the spices and salt.
Set mixture aside.
In another bowl, whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer until they are frothy. Gradually add 250 ml (1 cup) of brown sugar and whisk until the meringue forms firm peaks. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the egg yolks, oil, orange juice and the rest of the brown sugar (3/4 cup / 180 ml) with a whisk. Gently fold in the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, fold in the meringue, gently folding, then the carrots, nuts and raisins.
Divide the dough into the molds. Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Leave to cool in the molds on a wire rack. Pass the blade of a knife all around the cakes then unmold.
Frosting:
In a bowl, cream the cheese and the butter with an electric mixer. At low speed, gradually stir in icing sugar until the icing is smooth and creamy.
Spread the frosting over the cakes and place them on a serving platter.

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Pumpkin Soup

citruoille

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 medium pumpkin, about 6 1/2 lb (3 kg), seeded (see note)
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 carrots, cut into rounds
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 cups (2 litres) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) mix of chives and parsley, finely chopped

Preparation time: 30 min.
Cooking time: 1h10 min.
Servings 8

Instructions:

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Place the pumpkin half on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut-side facing down. Oil the outside of the pumpkin. Bake for 50 minutes. Turn the pumpkin over. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for another 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. Remove the cooking juices and drain the pumpkin.

Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium-high heat, soften the carrots, celery, garlic and onion in the butter for 5 minutes without letting them brown. Add the broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Using a spoon, remove the flesh of the pumpkin and add to the soup. Compost the pumpkin skin.

In a blender, purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup in bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of the cream, pumpkin seeds and herbs.