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Fall 2011 • inspired.<strong>ca</strong><br />

free!<br />

FOR THE LOVE OF GOOD FOOD<br />

cozy<br />

tofall<br />

up<br />

comfort food<br />

favourites<br />

pasta, braises,<br />

cookies & more!<br />

delicious new<br />

thanksgiving<br />

traditions<br />

smart<br />

recipes<br />

to fill your<br />

freezer<br />

Pumpkin Curry<br />

page 32


We know exactly where our<br />

sockeye salmon comes from.<br />

And so will you.<br />

Each fillet <strong>ca</strong>n be traced back so you know who <strong>ca</strong>ught it, where it was <strong>ca</strong>ught and how.<br />

So it doesn’t just taste good, it’s good for our oceans, too.<br />

Plus, it’s rich in nutrients and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which means it’s also good for you.<br />

In fact, it’s so good, you’ll fall for it—hook, line and sinker.<br />

<br />

<br />

Sensations by Compliments<br />

Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets 227 g


Editor Samantha Shepherd<br />

Deputy Editor Lauren Ferranti-Ballem<br />

Food Editor Jennifer Low<br />

Managing Editor Claire Cooper<br />

Associate Editor Natalia Ksiazek<br />

Copy Editor Deborah Aldcorn<br />

Junior Copy Editor Laura Brown<br />

Editorial Intern Stephanie Sinopoli<br />

Art Director Ruth Alves<br />

Senior Designer Mya McNulty<br />

Designer Dominique Patafio<br />

Production Designer Joanna Kam<br />

Production Manager Mira Kosovac<br />

Publisher Urania Agas<br />

Account Manager Simone Tai<br />

Associate Account Manager Jennifer Jones<br />

Account Coordinator Liz Couto<br />

Account Intern Meghan Coles<br />

SOBEYS<br />

Vice President, Marketing Paul Flinton<br />

Director of Integrated Marketing Yvonne Graham<br />

<strong>Inspired</strong> Marketing Managers Amy Dillon,<br />

Maria Lundin<br />

<strong>Inspired</strong> Marketing Specialist Ryan Shantz<br />

Digital Marketing Manager Theresa Arrigo<br />

Digital Marketing Specialist Christie Gutteridge<br />

Director, Regulatory Affairs Mauricio Bobadilla<br />

Executive Chefs Bonny Reichert, Ryan Skelton<br />

Sobeys Atlantic Donalda Buckingham,<br />

Christene Halliday, Victoria Semple<br />

Contributors Claudia Bianchi, Martine<br />

Blackhurst, John Cullen, Ashley Denton,<br />

Clare Douglas, Angus Fergusson, Lindsay<br />

Forsey, Alvaro Goveia, David Grenier, Kim<br />

Jeffery, Madeleine Johari, Alicia Merchant,<br />

Jodi Pudge, Sasha Seymour, Jackie Shawn,<br />

Ingrie Williams, Nicole Young<br />

<strong>Inspired</strong> is a Sobeys Inc. publi<strong>ca</strong>tion created by<br />

Totem Communi<strong>ca</strong>tions Group. Colour reproduction:<br />

Transcontinental Interactive, Premedia Business<br />

Unit. Printing: St. Joseph Printing. All rights reserved.<br />

Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited<br />

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parklands and riverbanks across Canada.<br />

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Here at <strong>Inspired</strong>, we love everything to do<br />

with fall – cozy sweaters, comforting food<br />

and even new schedules. This issue is<br />

packed with our favourite ways to savour<br />

the season – plus helpful solutions to ease<br />

your way back into an easy routine.<br />

In celebration of the harvest, we’ve<br />

dedi<strong>ca</strong>ted five pages to the delicious<br />

seasonal fruits and vegetables that<br />

you’ll find at your lo<strong>ca</strong>l Sobeys (page 10).<br />

We’ve highlighted our picks and chatted<br />

with producers to learn more about these<br />

lo<strong>ca</strong>l delights (page 14).<br />

To help you get organized, you’ll find easy<br />

and tasty make-ahead meals that use your<br />

freezer to its full potential (page 24).<br />

So whether you’re heading off to an evening<br />

class or your teenager needs to eat dinner<br />

before you get home, a delicious homemade<br />

meal <strong>ca</strong>n be ready in minutes.<br />

The kids are back at school and you need<br />

to keep the ideas coming to fill their<br />

bellies – in Season’s Best (page 6) you’ll<br />

find good food for lunch boxes, snacks<br />

and meals on the go.<br />

beet it<br />

Discover fall’s<br />

beautiful bounty<br />

PAGE 10<br />

welcome<br />

Savour the beauty<br />

and the bounty of fall!<br />

turkey on a roll<br />

Serve up a new kind<br />

of stuffed turkey<br />

PAGE 34<br />

Getting the most out of the season<br />

means staying energized. Rise and Shine<br />

(page 16) has smart tips to get you<br />

going from morning until night.<br />

Finally, we celebrate Thanksgiving and<br />

the great outdoors with a special meal<br />

served alfresco. In Give Thanks<br />

(page 34), we update the classics with<br />

a menu that offers fresh ways to treat<br />

the ones you’re grateful for.<br />

Here’s to the season,<br />

Samantha Shepherd, Editor<br />

we’d love to<br />

hear from you!<br />

Email us at editor@inspired.<strong>ca</strong><br />

you like us!<br />

Be our fan on<br />

facebook.com/sobeys<br />

great gourd<br />

Pumpkin stars in four<br />

sweet and savoury dishes<br />

PAGE 29<br />

inspired.<strong>ca</strong> 1


contents<br />

fall 2011<br />

new<br />

icon index<br />

Item is new in-store<br />

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Email us your comments<br />

features<br />

16 RISE AND SHINE<br />

Foods and smart tips to keep<br />

you energized all day long<br />

24 READY, PREP, FREEZE<br />

Stock your freezer with delicious<br />

ready-to-heat-and-eat meals<br />

29 THE GREAT PUMPKIN<br />

Discover four great ways to enjoy<br />

this classic symbol of fall<br />

34 GIVE THANKS<br />

Celebrate Thanksgiving outside<br />

under the turning leaves<br />

41 SWEET MEETS SAVOURY<br />

Opposites really do attract in<br />

traditional baked goods<br />

in every issue<br />

6 SEAS<strong>ON</strong>’S BEST<br />

Turn to Sobeys for everything you<br />

need to make fall meals easier<br />

10 FRESH PICKS<br />

How to buy, store and use fall’s<br />

bounty: beets, turnips and apples<br />

18 M<strong>ON</strong>DAY TO FRIDAY<br />

Quick and tasty weeknight meals<br />

45 COOKING CLASS<br />

Learn to braise for incredibly<br />

tender results<br />

48 GOOD BUYS<br />

Clever ways to use up some of the<br />

leftover ingredients in this issue<br />

CHOCOLATE<br />

PRETZEL<br />

COOKIES<br />

PAGE 42<br />

find all the recipes<br />

from this issue<br />

Visit us at inspired.<strong>ca</strong>


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6 <strong>Inspired</strong> | FALL 2011


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• Organize packed lunches<br />

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8 <strong>Inspired</strong> | FALL 2011


PIZZA<br />

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shop<br />

fresh picks<br />

Autumn’s vivid harvest brightens shorter<br />

days with hardy vegetables and fruit<br />

in rich sunset tones of ruby red, deep<br />

purple and warm gold. Discover them<br />

today at Sobeys.<br />

beets<br />

With their intense garnet colour, sweet, earthy taste and<br />

crisp texture, beets are a flavourful source of folate, vitamin C<br />

and potassium. To prep, trim edible greens off, leaving a 2-in.<br />

(5 cm) stem, then wash beets gently and roast, boil or steam<br />

whole to prevent colour loss. Add them peeled and then<br />

grated or diced to soups and salads, and sauté beet greens<br />

as a substitute for spinach.<br />

SHOPPING NOTES<br />

✓ Choose firm, small to medium beets up to 3 in. (8 cm) in<br />

diameter with smooth skin<br />

✓ Attached leaves should be deep green and fresh looking<br />

✓ Cover and store unwashed beets, with stems and roots<br />

still attached, in the refrigerator for up to one week<br />

Try our tangy<br />

Balsamic Beets<br />

on page 36<br />

10 <strong>Inspired</strong> | FALL 2011


Turnips shine in<br />

our Braised Beans<br />

on page 47<br />

turnips<br />

This humble root vegetable has a deli<strong>ca</strong>te sweet finish and is a source of<br />

vitamin C. Take cues from traditional potato preparation: wash and peel,<br />

then boil or steam turnips before mashing or puréeing with your preferred<br />

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shopping notes<br />

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did you know?<br />

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shop<br />

apples<br />

Juicy, crisp and delicious, apples are fall’s classic fruit. Choose from a<br />

number of lo<strong>ca</strong>l varieties, including Honeycrisp (available late September<br />

through December) and McIntosh for a tasty source of fibre and vitamin C.<br />

Raw apple is the simplest of snacks and <strong>ca</strong>n even help to keep your teeth<br />

and mouth fresh between meals. Bake apple pieces in muffins and<br />

crumbles or brush them with melted butter and grill them to enjoy<br />

their syrupy-sweet crunch.<br />

shopping notes<br />

✓ Choose apples that feel firm, reflect the best colour for<br />

their variety and have flawless, smooth skin<br />

✓ Store apples in a separate part of the refrigerator for up<br />

to one month – they naturally emit ethylene gas, which<br />

<strong>ca</strong>n <strong>ca</strong>use nearby fruits and vegetables to ripen quickly<br />

Savour their sweetness<br />

in our Apple Cider<br />

& Cheddar Tartlets<br />

on page 42<br />

12 <strong>Inspired</strong> | fall 2011


harvest<br />

CHOOSE<br />

the season<br />

ATLANTIC<br />

Head to Sobeys to harvest the best lo<strong>ca</strong>l<br />

varieties of vegetables this fall<br />

<strong>ca</strong>bbage family<br />

Why we love them: their tender<br />

crunch, deli<strong>ca</strong>te flavours and<br />

beautiful varieties<br />

How to use them: braise or blanch<br />

whole for soups and sides or chop<br />

raw for slaw<br />

What to buy: green, red, Savoy and<br />

napa <strong>ca</strong>bbage and bok choy with crisp,<br />

shiny leaves and a dense heart<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rrots<br />

Why we love them: their crisp<br />

texture and sweet, juicy flavour<br />

How to use them: roast with meat<br />

and other hardy vegetables or eat<br />

raw as a simple snack<br />

What to buy: rainbow and bunch<br />

orange <strong>ca</strong>rrots with firm, smooth<br />

skin and bright green leaves and<br />

Compliments Organic Carrots<br />

onions<br />

Why we love them: their mild<br />

sweetness makes them a meal staple<br />

How to use them: sauté or <strong>ca</strong>ramelize<br />

and use as a condiment, sprinkle over<br />

salads or use as a flavour base for<br />

soups and sauces<br />

What to buy: silverskin (in-store<br />

through September), white, yellow<br />

and sweet onions<br />

potatoes<br />

Why we love them: their<br />

comfort food status and<br />

cooking versatility<br />

How to use them: mash with<br />

milk, butter and seasonings,<br />

slice and fry for crispy<br />

homemade fries or bake<br />

whole and top with sour cream<br />

What to buy: red, round white<br />

(available until October), yellow<br />

and blue potatoes<br />

turnips<br />

Why we love them: their distinctive<br />

earthiness makes them a great<br />

pot vegetable<br />

How to use them: prepare as you<br />

would potatoes – boil or steam,<br />

then mash or purée with butter,<br />

salt and pepper; serve raw in<br />

salads or toss in a stir-fry<br />

What to buy: turnips that feel firm<br />

and heavy for their size<br />

winter squash<br />

Why we love them: their soft<br />

texture, warm colours and sweet,<br />

nutty taste<br />

How to use them: slice and fry<br />

for golden chips; bake, roast or<br />

purée for soup<br />

What to buy: acorn, spaghetti<br />

and butternut squash<br />

Availability dates may change by several weeks due<br />

to weather conditions and/or rarity of some varieties.<br />

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meet the<br />

producer<br />

Compliments vegetable grower Mark Sawler<br />

shares his family’s passion for produce and<br />

modern farming<br />

EVER W<strong>ON</strong>DER HOW SOBEYS<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rrots and turnips stay so fresh and<br />

crisp – even in the middle of winter?<br />

You <strong>ca</strong>n thank Compliments producer<br />

Mark Sawler’s father, Ron, founder of<br />

Sawler Farms in Annapolis Valley, N.S.,<br />

for inventing a jacketed cold-storage<br />

facility in the late 1960s.<br />

“My father’s invention helps our<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rrots and turnips retain their<br />

crispness so they <strong>ca</strong>n be sold all<br />

winter,” explains Sawler. Similar to<br />

today’s refrigerator crispers, the<br />

storage units use high-moisture air<br />

to cool vegetables and keep them<br />

fresh for a longer period of time,<br />

allowing them to be sold well after<br />

they are harvested.<br />

Just as his father did, Sawler<br />

sees technology as beneficial to<br />

the growth of his family’s farm<br />

and continues to use modern<br />

techniques to help produce a wide<br />

range of great-tasting, high-quality<br />

vegetables. Most recently, the Sawler<br />

family made improvements to their<br />

land by levelling and eliminating low<br />

spots on more than 700 acres. The<br />

new straight and even field rows help<br />

the farm grow a consistent supply<br />

of vegetables every year and make<br />

harvesting more efficient.<br />

Along with its <strong>ca</strong>rrots and<br />

mini-<strong>ca</strong>rrots, Sawler Farms is also<br />

known for its tasty turnip sticks.<br />

These baby-cut veggies are delicious<br />

as a raw snack, grated into salads<br />

or added to soups. “I personally like<br />

them oven roasted,” Sawler says.<br />

To maintain quality control,<br />

Sawler Farms packages all its <strong>ca</strong>rrots<br />

and turnip sticks on-site without<br />

preservatives or additives. They are<br />

then shipped to order as soon as<br />

possible to ensure only the best are<br />

delivered to stores – and to you.<br />

Find these sweet<br />

and juicy mini-<strong>ca</strong>rrots<br />

at a Sobeys near you!<br />

Compliments producer<br />

Mark Sawler<br />

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eat well<br />

9AM<br />

SIP SMART<br />

For many people, coffee and tea are<br />

morning staples (and sometimes<br />

saviours). Both in moderation <strong>ca</strong>n<br />

perk you up. Health Canada suggests<br />

a maximum of 400 mg of <strong>ca</strong>ffeine a<br />

day for adults (black tea and filtered<br />

coffee typi<strong>ca</strong>lly contain 43 mg and<br />

179 mg per 250 mL respectively).<br />

Chocolate, most energy drinks and<br />

other snacks also contain <strong>ca</strong>ffeine, so<br />

keep track of your daily intake. If you<br />

prefer tea, drink it between meals;<br />

tea leaf tannins reduce the body’s<br />

ability to absorb vegetable-based<br />

iron, says Montreal-based registered<br />

dietitian Karine Levy.<br />

rise<br />

and shine<br />

From the time you kick off the covers until you pull them<br />

back up again, you’ll need energy to <strong>ca</strong>rry you through<br />

your busy day. We’ve got tips – from healthy eats to<br />

restful sleep – to keep you going from morning till night.<br />

7AM<br />

BRIGHTEN UP<br />

No matter what time your alarm clock wakes you,<br />

it’s actually your inner timekeeper, or cir<strong>ca</strong>dian<br />

clock, that really gets you going. Establish a routine<br />

by waking at the same time every day and opening<br />

the blinds. “Natural light early in the morning is an<br />

important cue for the cir<strong>ca</strong>dian clock,” says Dr. James<br />

MacFarlane, director of edu<strong>ca</strong>tion for Canada’s<br />

MedSleep network of clinics.<br />

7:30AM<br />

Get rolling<br />

Many people don’t think<br />

they’re hungry in the<br />

morning, but the truth<br />

is that they’re out of<br />

touch with their appetite,<br />

says Toronto-based<br />

registered dietitian Rosie<br />

Schwartz. “Eating breakfast<br />

within 15 to 30 minutes of<br />

waking is the best way to<br />

energize.” The first foods<br />

you eat affect your energy<br />

level throughout the day, so<br />

include at least three of the<br />

four food groups for the<br />

biggest boost – boiled eggs<br />

are an excellent source of<br />

protein as part of a quick<br />

and easy breakfast.<br />

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12:30 PM<br />

Pass the protein<br />

Skipping a meal sends your energy plummeting. It’s important<br />

to choose foods that will keep you going through the day – and<br />

protein is key. Protein optimizes energy metabolism and immune<br />

function, while supporting muscles and organs. “It’s important to<br />

have protein every time you eat. You shouldn’t play <strong>ca</strong>tch-up with<br />

a 12-oz steak at the end of the day,” says dietitian Karine Levy.<br />

Try to have at least<br />

15 g of protein at every<br />

meal – keep bounce in your<br />

step by tossing chick peas into<br />

your salad at lunch<br />

5 PM<br />

3 PM<br />

SNACK FOR STAMINA<br />

It’s natural to feel peckish about<br />

two to three hours after a meal<br />

if you’re eating the right foods<br />

at the right times. Snacking well<br />

keeps your appetite in check and<br />

evens out energy lulls. “Snacks<br />

that combine protein and <strong>ca</strong>rbs<br />

provide energy and prevent<br />

sugar cravings,” says dietitian<br />

Karine Levy. To make the most<br />

of nibbling, spread peanut butter<br />

on apple slices or scoop cottage<br />

cheese with red pepper spears.<br />

stay energized!<br />

Get more easy tips at<br />

compliments.<strong>ca</strong>/snacksmarter<br />

Make a move<br />

Exercise increases endorphins – the happy<br />

hormones that boost energy and mood.<br />

“Stronger muscles <strong>ca</strong>n do more. Blood,<br />

oxygen and glucose metabolize faster<br />

in a body with high muscle mass. It’s like<br />

having a bigger engine,” says Dr. Jonathan<br />

Kerr, a family physician in Belleville, Ont.<br />

7PM<br />

Boost your iron<br />

intake with<br />

a handful of<br />

pumpkin seeds<br />

PUMP IR<strong>ON</strong><br />

Low iron equals low energy. Men need<br />

8 mg of iron per day, but women<br />

(aged 19 to 50) need a whopping<br />

18 mg for optimum energy. “Anemia<br />

[low iron] <strong>ca</strong>uses fatigue and decreases<br />

immunity. If you’re suffering from<br />

anemia, you <strong>ca</strong>n sleep for 12 hours<br />

and still feel tired,” says dietitian<br />

Karine Levy. Speak to your doctor if<br />

you suspect you’re low on iron and,<br />

in the meantime, try to increase<br />

it naturally with food – soybeans<br />

(edamame), lentils and pumpkin<br />

seeds are excellent sources of iron.<br />

10 PM<br />

RELAX & REST<br />

“Sleep deprivation is the most common reason for<br />

feeling tired – so many people aren’t getting enough<br />

rest,” Dr. James MacFarlane says. Set a regular bedtime<br />

and avoid heavy meals and strenuous activity in the<br />

evening. Reading is a good way to wind down, but<br />

forget about bringing your over-stimulating cellphone<br />

or laptop to bed.<br />

Most adults<br />

need 7 ½ hours of<br />

sleep a night to wake<br />

feeling energized<br />

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monday<br />

to friday<br />

Rule back-to-school with speedy<br />

and yummy weeknight suppers.<br />

Each meal is ready in 30 minutes<br />

and rings in at under $4 per plate.<br />

monday<br />

GREEK MEATBALL KABOBS<br />

PREP TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min.<br />

SERVES: 4<br />

8 wooden skewers<br />

16 frozen Sensations by Compliments<br />

Angus Beef Meatballs<br />

2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and<br />

cut into 1-in. (2.5 cm) pieces<br />

1 red pepper, halved, seeded and cut<br />

into 1-in. (2.5 cm) pieces<br />

1<br />

⁄2 red onion, cut into 1-in. (2.5 cm) pieces<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Greek Dressing with<br />

Feta Cheese & Kalamata Olives<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) crumbled feta<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) plain low-fat yogourt<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) roughly chopped fresh<br />

Compliments Mint<br />

4 Compliments Balance Original<br />

In the Thin Buns<br />

1. Place skewers in water to soak. Set<br />

aside. In a resealable plastic bag, combine<br />

meatballs, zucchini, red pepper, red onion<br />

and dressing. Set aside for 10 min.<br />

2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). To make<br />

dipping sauce for kabobs, combine feta,<br />

yogourt and mint in a small bowl. Set aside.<br />

3. Remove skewers from water and<br />

alternately thread meatballs and vegetables<br />

onto skewers. Roast in oven until meatballs<br />

are heated through and vegetables are<br />

tender-crisp, about 10 min. Serve with<br />

dipping sauce and warm thin buns.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄4 OF THE RECIPE): 420 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

20 g protein, 18 g total fat (7 g sat. fat),<br />

45 mg cholesterol, 45 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates,<br />

5 g fibre, 8 g sugars, 850 mg sodium<br />

EACH<br />

READY IN<br />

30<br />

MIN.<br />

+<br />

$2.06<br />

per person<br />

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quick dinners<br />

For easier grating,<br />

place ginger in<br />

the freezer a few<br />

hours before you<br />

need to use it<br />

$2.02<br />

per person<br />

tuesday<br />

STEAMED GINGER COD<br />

PACKETS WITH RICE &<br />

VEGETABLES<br />

Parchment paper is traditionally<br />

used to make this dish and we love<br />

its presentation, but foil offers a<br />

slightly faster cooking time, which<br />

is ideal for weeknights.<br />

PREP TIME: 15 min.<br />

TOTAL TIME: 30 min. SERVES: 4<br />

3 tbsp (45 mL) white vinegar<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) sugar<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) Compliments Soya<br />

Sauce, 30% Less Salt<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly grated<br />

ginger<br />

4 Compliments Balance Wild<br />

Cod Fillets, thawed<br />

4 sheets of foil or parchment paper,<br />

approx. 13 × 13 in. (32 × 32 cm)<br />

2 cups (500 mL) cooked<br />

Compliments Balance Instant<br />

Long Grain Brown Rice<br />

6 green onions, thinly sliced<br />

lengthwise<br />

2 Compliments Organic Carrots,<br />

cut into matchsticks<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Mandarin Ginger<br />

Vinaigrette<br />

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).<br />

Whisk together vinegar, sugar, soya<br />

sauce and ginger in a shallow dish.<br />

Place fish into marinade, turning to<br />

coat. Set aside.<br />

2. Fold each sheet of foil or<br />

parchment in half then open flat so<br />

each piece looks like an open book.<br />

Place cooked rice on one side of<br />

each book, avoiding the fold. Top<br />

rice with fish. Divide green onions<br />

and <strong>ca</strong>rrots among the packets, and<br />

drizzle with the vinaigrette and<br />

remaining marinade. Fold the empty<br />

side over the ingredients. Tightly seal<br />

the edges of foil or parchment.<br />

+<br />

3. Place packets on a baking sheet<br />

and bake in centre of oven until the<br />

fish is opaque and the vegetables are<br />

tender-crisp, about 8 min. (for foil)<br />

or 10 min. (for parchment paper).<br />

Carefully open one packet (watching<br />

out for steam) to check for doneness;<br />

fish should flake with a fork. Let<br />

stand 5 min. before serving.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄4 OF THE RECIPE):<br />

280 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 23 g protein, 5 g total<br />

fat (0.4 g sat. fat), 40 mg cholesterol,<br />

36 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 2 g fibre, 11 g<br />

sugars, 550 mg sodium<br />

Recipe costs are <strong>ca</strong>lculated by portion of the ingredient used for a full serving and include the cost of staple ingredients.<br />

Ingredient costs are based on the average national retail cost per product, excluding taxes, for a 52-week period, ending May 3, 2011.<br />

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wednesday<br />

SWEET CHILI PORK LETTUCE WRAPS<br />

PREP TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min. SERVES: 4<br />

Place washed<br />

lettuce leaves in a<br />

side bowl and roll<br />

the wraps one<br />

at a time<br />

$3.10<br />

per person<br />

1 pork tenderloin (approx.<br />

1 lb/500 g), trimmed, thinly<br />

sliced crosswise<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) Compliments Soya<br />

Sauce, 30% Less Salt, divided<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil,<br />

divided<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly minced<br />

ginger<br />

8 oz (250 g) mushrooms, sliced<br />

2 cups (500 mL) sliced red<br />

peppers<br />

4 green onions, thinly sliced<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Compliments<br />

Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) water<br />

1 large head Boston or iceberg<br />

lettuce<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Compliments<br />

Seasoned Dry Roasted<br />

Peanuts, chopped (optional)<br />

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1. In a bowl, combine pork, baking<br />

soda and soya sauce. Set aside<br />

to marinate, 5 min.<br />

2. In a large non-stick skillet,<br />

heat 1 tsp (5 mL) oil over<br />

medium-high heat. Cook pork<br />

until browned, about 3 min.<br />

Transfer to a plate. Add<br />

remaining oil to the skillet and<br />

cook ginger, mushrooms and<br />

red pepper until softened, about<br />

3 min. Add pork, green onions,<br />

sweet chili sauce and water to the<br />

skillet. Cook, stirring, until pork is<br />

cooked through, about 4 min.<br />

3. Spoon pork mixture onto lettuce<br />

leaves, sprinkle with peanuts (if<br />

using). Roll up and enjoy with a side<br />

of rice or substitute flour tortillas<br />

for lettuce wraps, if desired.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄4 OF THE RECIPE):<br />

300 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 30 g protein, 11 g total<br />

fat (2 g sat. fat), 60 mg cholesterol,<br />

19 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 4 g fibre, 12 g<br />

sugars, 620 mg sodium<br />

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thursday<br />

HAM-WRAPPED CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC <strong>ON</strong>I<strong>ON</strong>S<br />

This dish is inspired by a traditional Italian recipe that wraps the chicken with prosciutto<br />

to add flavour and tenderness, but our version uses ham for a more kid-friendly taste.<br />

PREP TIME: 5 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min. SERVES: 4<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper<br />

4 large fresh Compliments Sage leaves<br />

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts<br />

(1 lb/500 g), each cut horizontally<br />

into 2 pieces<br />

4 thin slices Black Forest ham or<br />

prosciutto (approx. 3 oz/90 g)<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) sliced onion<br />

1 cup (250 mL) Compliments Chicken<br />

Broth, 30% Less Sodium<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) Sensations by Compliments<br />

Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena<br />

1. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper.<br />

Set aside.<br />

2. Place 1 sage leaf on each piece of chicken and wrap<br />

with a piece of ham. Press gently to adhere. Dredge meat<br />

in the seasoned flour, tapping off the excess.<br />

3. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over mediumhigh<br />

heat and cook the meat until golden brown and<br />

cooked through, about 4 min. per side. Transfer to a<br />

plate and keep warm. Add onion to skillet and cook until<br />

golden, about 8 min. Stir in broth and cook until liquid<br />

is reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 min. Stir in<br />

balsamic vinegar. Serve onion mixture over chicken.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄4 OF THE RECIPE): 230 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 32 g<br />

protein, 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 11 g<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 3 g sugars, 640 mg sodium<br />

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quick dinners<br />

friday<br />

TURKEY BURGER PIZZA<br />

Customize the pizza based on your kids’<br />

favourite burger toppings – our testers<br />

loved bacon, pickles and mustard.<br />

PREP TIME: 7 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min.<br />

SERVES: 4<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil<br />

1<br />

⁄2 onion, diced<br />

1 pkg (450 g) Compliments Balance<br />

Extra Lean Minced Turkey<br />

1<br />

⁄2 pkg (340 g) Compliments Thin<br />

Crust Pizza Crust & Sauce<br />

3 tbsp (45 mL) Compliments<br />

Tomato Ketchup<br />

1 cup (250 mL) Compliments<br />

Cheddar & Part Skim Mozzarella<br />

Shredded Cheeses<br />

1 small Roma tomato, thinly sliced<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) sliced red onion<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Compliments Bread &<br />

Butter Pickles, drained (optional)<br />

1 cup (250 mL) shredded<br />

romaine lettuce<br />

$3.13<br />

per person<br />

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In<br />

a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over<br />

medium-high heat. Cook the onion until<br />

tender, about 5 min. Add turkey, breaking<br />

up pieces with the back of a spoon. Cook<br />

until browned, about 8 min. Set aside.<br />

2. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet.<br />

In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce<br />

packet with ketchup. Spread over crust.<br />

Top with turkey mixture, cheese, tomato<br />

slices, red onion and pickles (if using).<br />

Bake on middle rack of oven until crust<br />

is golden and cheese is melted and<br />

bubbling, about 10 min.<br />

3. Slice and serve topped with<br />

shredded lettuce.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄4 OF THE RECIPE):<br />

490 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 32 g protein, 14 g total fat<br />

(5 g sat. fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 58 g<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 3 g fibre, 9 g sugars,<br />

930 mg sodium<br />

+<br />

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eady, prep,<br />

freeze!<br />

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stress with warm and comforting makeahead<br />

meals. Easy to prep and customize<br />

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the most of the time you do have to cook so<br />

you <strong>ca</strong>n reap the rewards when you don’t.<br />

full meal fast<br />

Pre-cooked rice and curry sauce means<br />

this homemade meal comes together quickly,<br />

allowing you plenty of time to enjoy it<br />

bag it up<br />

For easy storage, place the bag of curry<br />

flat on a baking sheet in the freezer<br />

until frozen, about 1 hour. The flat bag<br />

slips easily into freezer spaces. Keep<br />

the curry and rice bags together in one<br />

larger freezer bag, clearly labelled with<br />

reheating instructions so that anyone<br />

<strong>ca</strong>n make this meal.<br />

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fill your freezer<br />

COC<strong>ON</strong>UT SHRIMP CURRY<br />

Regular coconut milk mixed with a little<br />

water cuts the fat but not the flavour, while<br />

frozen vegetables are a great time saver.<br />

PREP TIME: 5 min.<br />

TOTAL TIME: 40 min. (from frozen);<br />

25 min. (from fresh) SERVES: 2<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil<br />

4 tsp (20 mL) Thai green curry paste<br />

2 tsp (10 mL) freshly chopped ginger<br />

1<br />

⁄2 onion, sliced<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) coconut milk<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) water<br />

2 cups (500 mL) frozen Compliments<br />

Asian Style Stir-Fry vegetables<br />

1<br />

⁄2 pkg (227 g) Sensations by Compliments<br />

Uncooked Extra Jumbo Black Tiger<br />

Shrimp ( 16 ⁄20 ct), peeled<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) fresh Compliments<br />

Basil, chopped<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Jasmine Rice<br />

1. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over<br />

medium-high heat. Add curry paste and<br />

ginger and cook until fragrant, about<br />

30 sec. Add onion and cook until softened<br />

and golden, about 5 min. Stir in coconut<br />

milk and water, remove from heat and cool<br />

completely. Add the frozen vegetables,<br />

shrimp and basil and transfer to a<br />

resealable plastic bag or container.<br />

2. Cook rice according to package<br />

directions and spread on a baking sheet<br />

to cool. Place rice in a resealable plastic<br />

bag and store with curry in the freezer.<br />

3. To serve, place curry mixture in a<br />

large non-stick skillet over medium heat,<br />

cover and cook until the sauce is heated<br />

through and the shrimp are pink and<br />

opaque, about 15 min. from frozen or<br />

10 min. if cooking from fresh. Meanwhile,<br />

place rice in a covered microwave-safe<br />

bowl, heat for 2 min. on HIGH. Stir, heat<br />

for another 2 min. and stir again. Check<br />

temperature and heat an additional<br />

1 min. if needed.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄2 OF THE RECIPE):<br />

430 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 24 g protein, 11 g total fat<br />

(6 g sat. fat), 235 mg cholesterol,<br />

58 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 5 g fibre, 5 g sugars,<br />

950 mg sodium<br />

watch the video<br />

at inspired.<strong>ca</strong><br />

freeze right<br />

To help preserve the freshness<br />

of your frozen foods, pack them<br />

in thick, sturdy and economi<strong>ca</strong>l<br />

Compliments Freezer Bags.<br />

instant comfort food<br />

A tasty supper staple with a twist that’s wrapped individually<br />

and makes a meal for one – or two or four – in a snap<br />

BAC<strong>ON</strong>-WRAPPED MINI MEATLOAF<br />

The addition of grated <strong>ca</strong>rrot to the mix is a smart way to work in veggies, while bacon<br />

helps keep the patties moist while frozen.<br />

PREP TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 1 hour and 5 min. (from frozen); 1 hour (from fresh) MAKES: 4<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil<br />

1 cup (250 mL) peeled,<br />

coarsely grated<br />

Compliments Organic<br />

Carrots<br />

1<br />

⁄2 onion, finely chopped<br />

1 garlic clove, minced<br />

1<br />

⁄2 lb (250 g) extra lean<br />

minced turkey<br />

1 egg, lightly beaten<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) finely<br />

chopped parsley<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) seasoned<br />

breadcrumbs<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL)<br />

Compliments Chili Sauce<br />

4 strips Compliments<br />

Naturally Smoked Bacon,<br />

50% Less Salt<br />

1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.<br />

Cook <strong>ca</strong>rrots and onion until tender and golden, about<br />

5 min. Stir in garlic and cook 1 min. Set aside to cool.<br />

2. In a bowl, use your hands to combine the turkey, egg,<br />

parsley, breadcrumbs, chili sauce and the cooled onion<br />

mixture until just blended. Do not overwork or the mixture<br />

will become tough when cooked. Divide into 4 equal<br />

portions and shape each into a thick patty, about 3 in.<br />

(8 cm) across. Wrap a slice of bacon around the edge of<br />

each patty. To freeze, wrap individual patties in plastic wrap<br />

and store in a resealable plastic freezer bag.<br />

3. Remove plastic wrap from frozen patties and place them<br />

on a greased, rimmed baking sheet and bake in a preheated<br />

375°F (190°C) oven until cooked through and patties reach<br />

an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), 40 to 45 min. If<br />

baking from fresh, cook 35 to 40 min. Serve with baked<br />

sweet potatoes and steamed broccolini, if desired.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄4 OF THE RECIPE): 180 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 14 g protein,<br />

9 g total fat (2.5 g sat. fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 11 g<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 2 g fibre, 4 g sugars, 370 mg sodium<br />

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fill your freezer<br />

super solo meal<br />

Roll up and freeze these single-serve burritos and they’ll<br />

be ready any time – for lunch, supper or even a quick snack<br />

MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN BURRITOS<br />

To reduce prep time, use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or leftovers from the refrigerator.<br />

PREP TIME: 5 min. TOTAL TIME: 27 to 43 min. (from frozen); 26 to 31 min. (from fresh) MAKES: 2<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil<br />

1 boneless skinless chicken<br />

breast (approx. 1 ⁄2 lb/250 g),<br />

cut horizontally into 2 pieces<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) chopped<br />

green onion<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Compliments<br />

Medium Chunky Salsa<br />

2 large Compliments Whole<br />

Wheat Flour Tortillas<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Finely Shredded<br />

Tex-Mex Cheese Blend<br />

it’s a wrap<br />

Place a strip of filling down<br />

centre of tortilla. Fold up bottom<br />

and hold. Fold one long side over<br />

filling and hold. Fold over other<br />

long side making sure folds<br />

are tight.<br />

1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook<br />

chicken, covered, until browned and cooked through, about 12 min.<br />

Cool slightly and shred. Transfer to a bowl and mix with onion and salsa.<br />

2. Divide mixture evenly between tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold<br />

in sides and roll up to enclose filling. Wrap individually in parchment<br />

paper and store in a resealable plastic freezer bag to freeze.<br />

3. To serve, microwave one at a time on HIGH until the filling is hot,<br />

about 2 min. from frozen or 1 min. from fresh. Let stand at least 2 min.<br />

before eating. Alternatively, remove parchment, wrap in foil and bake<br />

in a 350°F (180°C) oven for about 20 min. from frozen, or cook<br />

unwrapped in a panini press, grill pan or skillet until tortilla is golden,<br />

filling is hot and cheese is melted, about 8 min. from fresh.<br />

PER SERVING (1 BURRITO): 410 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 34 g protein, 15 g total fat<br />

(4.5 g sat. fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 35 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 3 g fibre,<br />

2 g sugars, 810 mg sodium<br />

7<br />

ways to<br />

keep your<br />

cool<br />

Follow our smart tips for<br />

freezing food and you’ll<br />

never go hungry again<br />

1 save your fruit<br />

Freeze ripe berries for easy<br />

smoothies and overripe bananas<br />

for yummy baking.<br />

2 make extra<br />

When rolling meatballs or stirring<br />

up a batch of soup, make extra to<br />

speed up future meals.<br />

3 portion it out<br />

Store single portions of ground<br />

meat, soup or sauce to make solo<br />

suppers a snap.<br />

4 flip it<br />

Store ice cream upside down to<br />

prevent ice crystals from forming<br />

on the top.<br />

5 lay it down<br />

Pour soups and sauces into bags<br />

and place them on a baking sheet<br />

in the freezer – they will freeze flat<br />

for easy stacking and storing.<br />

6 save it for later<br />

Most pre-cooked foods and<br />

leftovers <strong>ca</strong>n be stored in the<br />

freezer for two to three months,<br />

while fresh vegetables will keep<br />

for up to 12 months. Remember<br />

to label all containers with the<br />

date the item was frozen.<br />

7 protect it<br />

To avoid freezer burn, use heavyduty<br />

freezer bags and containers<br />

and squeeze out or minimize the<br />

air trapped inside. Freezer burn<br />

happens when cold air dehydrates<br />

food, making it hard and frosty.<br />

It may alter the taste of food but<br />

it’s not harmful.<br />

Don’t forget<br />

to include<br />

the date<br />

you froze it<br />

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one-pan supper<br />

A complete meal that goes from freezer to oven,<br />

it makes a perfect gift for new parents or homeowners<br />

in need of a quick and delicious dish<br />

SALM<strong>ON</strong> BROCCOLI GRATIN<br />

PREP TIME: 5 min. TOTAL TIME: 55 min. (from frozen); 45 min. (from fresh)<br />

SERVES: 2<br />

2 small Yukon Gold potatoes<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil<br />

1<br />

⁄2 onion, sliced<br />

2 garlic cloves, minced<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper<br />

1 cup (250 mL) sliced<br />

portabella mushrooms<br />

1 cup (250 mL) frozen<br />

Compliments Cut Broccoli<br />

2 frozen Compliments Balance<br />

Wild Pacific Pink Salmon Fillets<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) grated Gruyère or<br />

cheddar cheese<br />

freezer dos and don’ts<br />

DO<br />

• Organize and take<br />

inventory of your freezer<br />

• Keep the temperature<br />

at or below 0°F (-18°C)<br />

• Before freezing, wait<br />

until cooked food has<br />

cooled then divide into<br />

smaller containers,<br />

all labelled with<br />

recipe name, cooking<br />

instructions and date<br />

the item was frozen<br />

D<strong>ON</strong>’T<br />

• Freeze cream, sour<br />

cream or mayonnaise –<br />

they tend to separate<br />

when thawed<br />

• Leave food on the<br />

counter to thaw.<br />

Always defrost in<br />

the refrigerator or<br />

microwave.<br />

• Refreeze food once<br />

it has been thawed<br />

or reheated<br />

1. Prick potatoes all over with a fork and microwave on HIGH until tender,<br />

about 3 min. Cool and slice thinly. Set aside.<br />

2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook the<br />

onion until golden, about 5 min. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper and mushrooms.<br />

Cook until no liquid remains, about 5 min. Cool completely.<br />

3. Arrange reserved sliced potatoes in a greased 5 × 8-in. (12 × 20 cm) freezerproof<br />

and ovensafe baking dish. Top with the broccoli, mushroom-onion<br />

mixture and the salmon. Sprinkle with cheese, cover with foil and freeze.<br />

4. Bake uncovered in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven until the cheese<br />

is golden, the salmon flakes with a fork and the vegetables are tender,<br />

about 35 min. from frozen or 25 min. if baking from fresh. Let stand<br />

5 min. before serving.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄2 OF THE RECIPE): 340 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 30 g protein,<br />

11 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 65 mg cholesterol,<br />

31 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 4 g fibre, 3 g sugars,<br />

830 mg sodium<br />

all for one, one for all<br />

This layered recipe <strong>ca</strong>n easily be doubled.<br />

To change up colour and texture, substitute<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) of <strong>ca</strong>uliflower for the broccoli.<br />

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fill your freezer<br />

make it fast with<br />

frozen helpers<br />

Smart ingredients that<br />

help pull these recipes<br />

together quickly<br />

time saver<br />

Bake, wrap and freeze<br />

muffins individually for<br />

a quick breakfast.<br />

BEST FOR<br />

Icy morning<br />

smoothies<br />

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goods<br />

BEST FOR<br />

Stir-frys,<br />

pastas and<br />

soups<br />

breakfast on the go<br />

This bake-and-freeze recipe will give you warm and wholesome<br />

muffins in 60 seconds<br />

BEST FOR<br />

Snacks,<br />

pastas,<br />

stir-frys<br />

and rice<br />

dishes<br />

FRENCH TOAST MUFFINS<br />

To freeze now and bake later, place the muffin tin in the freezer until batter is solid and remove<br />

“pucks” to a freezer bag for storage (they don’t have to be wrapped individually). Bake from frozen<br />

either in a muffin tin or on a baking sheet.<br />

PREP TIME: 5 min. TOTAL TIME: 40 min. (from frozen); 35 min. (from fresh) MAKES: 12 muffins<br />

3 eggs<br />

1 1 ⁄2 cups (375 mL) 1% milk<br />

1<br />

⁄3 cup (75 mL) sugar<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Pure Vanilla Extract<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon<br />

10 slices Compliments Balance Multi<br />

Whole Grain Bread, cubed<br />

1 cup (250 mL) frozen<br />

Compliments Wild Jumbleberry<br />

Fruit Blend<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Pure Maple Syrup<br />

1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon<br />

until well combined. Add cubed bread and toss gently until the egg<br />

mixture is absorbed. Add berries and toss gently to combine.<br />

2. Divide muffin mixture evenly into a greased muffin tin and<br />

drizzle with maple syrup. Bake in the centre of a preheated 375°F<br />

(190°C) oven for 25 min. Cool completely then wrap individually<br />

in plastic wrap and store in a resealable plastic bag or container<br />

to freeze. To reheat frozen muffins, remove plastic wrap and<br />

place in microwave on defrost for 1 min. If desired, drizzle warm<br />

muffins with a little more maple syrup before serving.<br />

PER SERVING (1 MUFFIN): 150 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 7 g protein, 2 g total fat<br />

(0.5 g sat. fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 27 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 2 g fibre,<br />

11 g sugars, 190 mg sodium<br />

BEST FOR<br />

Starring<br />

as a quick<br />

main dish<br />

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seasonal flavour<br />

the great<br />

pumpkin<br />

It’s a symbol of the season, <strong>ca</strong>rved and displayed<br />

for decoration every year. But pumpkin is so much<br />

more than a s<strong>ca</strong>ry face. Sharpen your knives and<br />

enjoy this gourd’s goodness in four fresh recipes.<br />

Pumpkin<br />

Curry<br />

recipe page 32<br />

on the<br />

cover<br />

inspired.<strong>ca</strong> 29


HOW TO:<br />

slice & dice<br />

Master the art of pumpkin cutting<br />

with these simple steps.<br />

1. Use a classic 8- to 10-in. (20 to 25 cm)<br />

chef’s knife to cut around stem – remove<br />

and dis<strong>ca</strong>rd. Next, cut the pumpkin into<br />

wedges by following the ridges as a guide.<br />

2. Remove seeds with a spoon and peel off<br />

the remaining skin using the chef’s knife.<br />

3. Cut flesh into large chunks and use<br />

immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and<br />

store in the refrigerator for up to three days.<br />

Warm and inviting,<br />

with just the<br />

right amount<br />

of crunch<br />

Pumpkin Soup<br />

with Apple-<br />

Walnut Topping<br />

RECIPE PAGE 32


seasonal flavour<br />

Pumpkin purée<br />

imparts rich colour<br />

and makes this <strong>ca</strong>ke<br />

delightfully moist<br />

Pumpkin & Rum<br />

Raisin Cake<br />

recipe page 32<br />

how to:<br />

pumpkin purée<br />

Take pumpkin beyond fall by making extra purée<br />

to store in the freezer.<br />

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Choose a small to medium<br />

sugar pumpkin – they tend to have more tender and succulent<br />

flesh. Remove and dis<strong>ca</strong>rd stem. Cut pumpkin in half lengthwise.<br />

Use a spoon to remove seeds and set them aside to roast later.<br />

Place pumpkin halves, cut side down, on a large baking sheet.<br />

Roast for about 1 hour or until flesh is tender when pricked with<br />

a fork. Let cool.<br />

2. Scoop out cooked pumpkin flesh and transfer to a food<br />

processor. Process until smooth. Purée <strong>ca</strong>n be stored for up<br />

to 24 hours in the refrigerator and six months in the freezer.<br />

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savour<br />

your seeds!<br />

Clean and dry seeds, then drizzle<br />

with olive oil. Season with salt<br />

or spice things up with paprika or<br />

cumin. Bake in a 300°F (150°C)<br />

oven until golden, 35 min.<br />

PUMPKIN CURRY<br />

For a milder curry, reduce ginger to 1 tbsp<br />

(15 mL) and curry powder to 2 tsp (10 mL).<br />

PREP TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 35 min.<br />

SERVES: 4<br />

1 small onion, chopped<br />

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) <strong>ca</strong>nola oil<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly grated ginger<br />

6 cups (1.5 L) peeled, diced pumpkin<br />

4 tsp (20 mL) Compliments Curry Powder<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper<br />

3 tbsp (45 mL) tomato paste<br />

1 1 ⁄2 cups (375 mL) Compliments Chicken<br />

Broth, 30% Less Sodium<br />

1 cup (250 mL) <strong>ca</strong>nned Compliments<br />

Chick Peas, drained and rinsed<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Compliments Seedless<br />

Thompson Raisins<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Compliments<br />

Slivered Almonds<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro<br />

1. Using a food processor, purée the onion<br />

and garlic into a paste. Heat the oil in a large<br />

saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the<br />

onion-garlic paste and ginger. Cook until<br />

most of the moisture evaporates. Stir in the<br />

pumpkin, curry powder, salt and pepper and<br />

cook for 1 min. Mix in the tomato paste and cook<br />

another 2 to 3 min.<br />

2. Add the broth, cover loosely and keep to a<br />

low simmer. Cook until the pumpkin is tender<br />

and the sauce has thickened slightly, 10 to<br />

12 min. Stir in the chick peas, cook until<br />

heated through, 2 to 3 min.<br />

3. Garnish each bowl with raisins, almonds<br />

and cilantro and serve with Sensations by<br />

Compliments Basmati Rice.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄4 OF THE RECIPE): 390 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

14 g protein, 12 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg<br />

cholesterol, 56 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 10 g fibre,<br />

12 g sugars, 650 mg sodium<br />

PUMPKIN & RUM RAISIN CAKE<br />

PREP TIME: 10 min., plus soaking time<br />

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour and 15 min. SERVES: 16<br />

1 cup (250 mL) Compliments Seedless<br />

Thompson Raisins<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) amber or dark rum,<br />

or apple juice<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) warm water<br />

4 eggs<br />

1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar, firmly packed<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) <strong>ca</strong>nola oil<br />

2 cups (500 mL) pumpkin purée<br />

(recipe on page 31)<br />

3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) Compliments Ground<br />

Cinnamon<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) Compliments Ground Nutmeg<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) salt<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) Compliments<br />

Chopped Pe<strong>ca</strong>ns<br />

GLAZE<br />

Raisin-soaking liquid<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) Sensations by Compliments<br />

Pure Vanilla Extract<br />

2 cups (500 mL) icing sugar<br />

1. Soak the raisins in the rum or juice mixed<br />

with warm water.<br />

2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease<br />

a Bundt <strong>ca</strong>ke pan. Set aside. Using a<br />

mixer, beat the eggs, sugar and oil until<br />

frothy. Blend in the pumpkin purée<br />

until smooth. Set aside.<br />

3. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking<br />

powder, spices and salt. Stir the dry<br />

ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until<br />

just combined. Strain the soaked raisins,<br />

reserving the liquid. Mix the raisins and<br />

pe<strong>ca</strong>ns into the <strong>ca</strong>ke batter.<br />

4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.<br />

Bake in centre of oven until a skewer inserted<br />

into the deepest part of the <strong>ca</strong>ke comes out<br />

clean, about 55 min. Allow the <strong>ca</strong>ke to cool on<br />

a wire rack for 10 min. then gently remove it<br />

from the pan and cool to room temperature<br />

on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small mixing<br />

bowl, combine 3 tbsp (45 mL) reserved<br />

raisin-soaking liquid and vanilla; add icing<br />

sugar and blend into a smooth glaze. If needed,<br />

thin glaze with more raisin liquid, adding 1 ⁄4 tsp<br />

(1 mL) at a time. Pour or brush the glaze over<br />

the <strong>ca</strong>ke two or three times, allowing each<br />

layer to set before adding the next.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄16 OF THE RECIPE): 350 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

5 g protein, 11 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 45 mg<br />

cholesterol, 57 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 2 g fibre,<br />

35 g sugars, 150 mg sodium<br />

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH<br />

APPLE-WALNUT TOPPING<br />

PREP TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 45 min.<br />

SERVES: 4 plus leftovers<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) <strong>ca</strong>nola oil<br />

6 cups (1.5 L) peeled, diced pumpkin<br />

1<br />

⁄2 small onion, diced<br />

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed<br />

3 cups (750 mL) Compliments Chicken<br />

Broth, 30% Less Sodium<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) Sensations by Compliments<br />

Pure Maple Syrup<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) Compliments Ground Nutmeg<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper<br />

TOPPING<br />

1 Granny Smith apple, finely diced<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh<br />

Compliments Chives<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Compliments Chopped<br />

Walnuts<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) Sensations by Compliments<br />

Pure Maple Syrup, divided<br />

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over<br />

medium-high heat. Stir in the pumpkin,<br />

onion and garlic. Cook until lightly browned,<br />

5 to 6 min. Add the broth, 1 tbsp (15 mL)<br />

maple syrup, nutmeg, salt and pepper.<br />

Cover and simmer until the pumpkin is<br />

very tender, about 15 min.<br />

2. Meanwhile, to make the topping, in a bowl<br />

combine apple, chives, walnuts, lemon juice<br />

and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of maple syrup. Set aside.<br />

3. Purée the pumpkin mixture using a<br />

blender until smooth. Ladle the soup into<br />

4 bowls and add topping. Drizzle each bowl<br />

with remaining maple syrup before serving.<br />

PER SERVING (1 CUP/250 ML SOUP WITH<br />

1<br />

⁄4 CUP/60 ML TOPPING): 170 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 4 g<br />

protein, 6 g total fat (0.5 g sat. fat), 0 mg<br />

cholesterol, 24 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 2 g fibre,<br />

12 g sugars, 440 mg sodium<br />

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SPICED PUMPKIN LINGUINE<br />

PREP TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 45 min.<br />

SERVES: 4<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) <strong>ca</strong>nola oil<br />

8 slices Genoa salami, thinly sliced<br />

4 cups (1 L) peeled, diced pumpkin<br />

1<br />

⁄2 small onion, diced<br />

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) each ground turmeric<br />

and cumin<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) Compliments Ground Nutmeg<br />

1<br />

⁄8 tsp (0.5 mL) each salt and pepper<br />

2 cups (500 mL) milk<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh<br />

Compliments Basil<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh<br />

Compliments Chives<br />

1 pkg (350 g) fresh Compliments Linguine<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan<br />

cheese, divided<br />

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high<br />

heat; add the sliced salami, cooking until<br />

golden, 3 to 4 min. Transfer to a paper towel<br />

to drain. In the same saucepan, cook the<br />

diced pumpkin and onion until soft and<br />

<strong>ca</strong>ramelized, 5 min. Stir in the garlic and spices,<br />

cook 1 min. Stir in the milk and reduce<br />

to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until<br />

pumpkin is tender, 12 to 15 min.<br />

2. Transfer the sauce to a blender and purée<br />

until smooth. Coarsely chop the cooked<br />

salami, reserving 2 tbsp (30 mL) for garnish<br />

and stir into the sauce with the basil and half<br />

the chives.<br />

3. Cook the pasta according to package<br />

directions and reserve 1 cup (250 mL) pasta<br />

water before draining. Toss the pasta with<br />

half the grated cheese and divide among<br />

4 bowls. Thin out the sauce with spoonfuls<br />

of reserved pasta water, if needed, then ladle<br />

the sauce over the pasta and garnish with<br />

remaining salami, chives and grated cheese.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄4 OF THE RECIPE): 500 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

24 g protein, 17 g total fat (6 g sat. fat),<br />

55 mg cholesterol, 63 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates,<br />

4 g fibre, 9 g sugars, 670 mg sodium<br />

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seasonal flavour<br />

pumpkin flavour pairs<br />

We paired these pantry staples with pumpkin to boost<br />

its mild sweetness, but they work just as well in any fall<br />

meal. Sprinkle Compliments Seedless Thompson Raisins<br />

over rice and salads or stir into <strong>ca</strong>ke batter for an added<br />

yummy surprise. And turn to spices instead of salt to<br />

enhance soups and sauces. Compliments Ground Cinnamon<br />

and Ground Nutmeg add instant warmth and an inviting<br />

aroma to both sweet and savoury dishes.<br />

Spiced Pumpkin<br />

Linguine<br />

RECIPE PAGE 32<br />

more pumpkin, please!<br />

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search “Pumpkin” at inspired.<strong>ca</strong><br />

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thanksgiving<br />

give thanks<br />

Ask your guests to bring a sweater and let the changing leaves<br />

set the mood as you take Thanksgiving outside. Raise a glass of<br />

cider, savour each dish and don’t forget to say thank you.<br />

Roasted Portabella<br />

Mushroom & Spinach Salad<br />

our menu<br />

Roasted Cauliflower with<br />

Sage & Blue Cheese<br />

Balsamic Beets<br />

Sweet Potato Rice Pilaf<br />

Sage, Apple & Walnut<br />

Stuffed Turkey Breast<br />

Plum & Ricotta Flatbread<br />

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Marinated portabella<br />

mushrooms add<br />

depth of flavour to<br />

this fresh salad<br />

ROASTED PORTABELLA MUSHROOM & SPINACH SALAD<br />

This is the ultimate fuss-free dish: mushrooms and tomatoes <strong>ca</strong>n be roasted ahead of time<br />

and then quickly reheated to top the salad. Serve individually or on a platter. For perfect<br />

Parmesan curls, use a vegetable peeler.<br />

PREP TIME: 8 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min. SERVES: 8<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin<br />

olive oil, divided<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Aged Balsamic<br />

Vinegar of Modena<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh<br />

Compliments Thyme<br />

4 Compliments Portabella<br />

Caps, brushed clean,<br />

stems removed<br />

1 cup (250 mL) halved<br />

grape tomatoes<br />

4 cups (1 L) Compliments<br />

Organic Baby Spinach<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) shaved<br />

Parmesan cheese<br />

1<br />

⁄8 tsp (0.5 mL) each salt<br />

and pepper<br />

1. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil with the<br />

vinegar and thyme. Turn the mushrooms in the marinade to<br />

coat, cover and set aside (this <strong>ca</strong>n be done a few hours ahead).<br />

2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the mushrooms<br />

on one side of a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Toss<br />

tomatoes in the remaining marinade and pour onto the other<br />

end of the baking sheet. Roast in centre of oven for 12 min.<br />

Let cool slightly before slicing mushrooms in half. Reserve<br />

the juices from the baking sheet.<br />

3. In a mixing bowl, toss the spinach and Parmesan with the<br />

remaining olive oil and salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture<br />

on a serving platter and top with roasted mushrooms and<br />

tomatoes. Just before serving, drizzle reserved juices overtop.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄8 OF THE RECIPE): 130 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 5 g protein,<br />

9 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 6 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates,<br />

2 g fibre, 4 g sugars, 190 mg sodium<br />

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thanksgiving<br />

BALSAMIC BEETS<br />

This salad is equally good<br />

warm or cold. To save time,<br />

create the platter the night<br />

before, refrigerate and dress<br />

right before serving.<br />

PREP TIME: 15 min.<br />

TOTAL TIME: 50 min. SERVES: 8<br />

8 medium-size beets, trimmed<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Compliments<br />

Chopped Walnuts<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Aged Balsamic<br />

Vinegar of Modena<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin<br />

olive oil<br />

1<br />

⁄8 tsp (0.5 mL) each salt<br />

and pepper<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Goat Cheese<br />

Crumbles<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) fresh Compliments<br />

Thyme, leaves only<br />

1. In a large pot, cover the beets<br />

with salted water and bring to a<br />

boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook<br />

until beets are just tender, about<br />

30 min. Meanwhile, lightly toast<br />

the walnuts in a dry skillet over<br />

medium heat. Set aside to cool.<br />

2. Drain the beets and run under<br />

cold water until cool enough to<br />

handle, but still warm. Gently rub<br />

the skins off.<br />

3. Slice the beets into 1 ⁄8-in.<br />

(3 mm) rounds and arrange on a<br />

platter. Drizzle with the vinegar,<br />

olive oil and season with salt and<br />

pepper. Sprinkle with the walnuts,<br />

cheese and thyme and serve.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄8 OF THE RECIPE):<br />

150 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 5 g protein, 6 g<br />

total fat (2 g sat. fat), 10 mg<br />

cholesterol, 18 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates,<br />

5 g fibre, 13 g sugars, 200 mg<br />

sodium<br />

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simple sides<br />

Offer tasty side dishes that require very<br />

little prep. Compliments Herb & Wild Rice<br />

and Garlic Mashed Potatoes are classics,<br />

while Compliments Balance Mashed<br />

Sweet Potatoes bring colour to the table.<br />

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SWEET POTATO RICE PILAF<br />

A quick stovetop side dish that cooks<br />

as your turkey browns in the oven.<br />

PREP TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 45 min.<br />

SERVES: 8<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil<br />

2 shallots, finely diced<br />

1 garlic clove, minced<br />

1 1 ⁄3 cups (325 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Long Grain and<br />

Wild Rice Blend<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) Compliments<br />

Ground Turmeric<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) Compliments<br />

Ground Cumin<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper<br />

2 2 ⁄3 cups (650 mL) Compliments<br />

Chicken Broth, 30% Less Sodium<br />

2 large sweet potatoes (approx.<br />

3 cups/750 mL), medium dice<br />

1<br />

⁄3 cup (75 mL) Compliments<br />

Chopped Pe<strong>ca</strong>ns<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh<br />

Compliments Basil<br />

To serve,<br />

slice in wedges<br />

like a <strong>ca</strong>ke!<br />

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over<br />

medium heat. Stir in the shallots and<br />

garlic, cook until slightly softened. Mix<br />

in rice, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper.<br />

Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 min. until spices<br />

are fragrant and rice is lightly toasted.<br />

2. Stir in the broth, bring to a low<br />

simmer and continue cooking for 5 min.<br />

Add the sweet potatoes and continue<br />

simmering covered until all the liquid<br />

has been absorbed, about 15 min.<br />

Remove from heat and let stand 5 min.<br />

3. Gently fluff with a fork, stir in pe<strong>ca</strong>ns<br />

and basil and serve.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄8 OF THE RECIPE):<br />

210 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 5 g protein, 5 g total fat<br />

(0.5 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 35 g<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 3 g fibre, 2 g sugars,<br />

320 mg sodium<br />

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SAGE & BLUE CHEESE<br />

Pre-steaming the <strong>ca</strong>uliflower cuts back on cooking time.<br />

PREP TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 50 min. SERVES: 8<br />

1 large <strong>ca</strong>uliflower head,<br />

leaves removed and cored<br />

3 sprigs fresh Compliments<br />

Sage, divided<br />

1 small onion, diced<br />

1 garlic head, sliced in half<br />

horizontally (skin left on)<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL)<br />

unsalted butter, at<br />

room temperature<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) Compliments<br />

Ground Nutmeg<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) each salt<br />

and pepper<br />

1<br />

⁄3 cup (75 mL) crumbled<br />

blue cheese<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL) finely sliced<br />

fresh Compliments Chives<br />

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the <strong>ca</strong>uliflower, stem<br />

side down, in a large saucepan with 1 ⁄2 in. (1 cm) of water and cover.<br />

Bring to a simmer at medium-high heat for 4 to 5 min. Remove from<br />

heat and allow <strong>ca</strong>uliflower to steam 1 to 2 min. more, until tender.<br />

2. Meanwhile, finely chop 1 tbsp (15 mL) sage and set aside.<br />

Put remaining sage sprigs, onion and garlic in a roasting pan<br />

and drizzle with olive oil. Place the <strong>ca</strong>uliflower on top. Combine<br />

the butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper and spread over the<br />

<strong>ca</strong>uliflower. Roast in the top third of the oven for 25 to 30 min.,<br />

until the <strong>ca</strong>uliflower is golden.<br />

3. Transfer the <strong>ca</strong>uliflower to a serving platter. Squeeze the<br />

roasted garlic into the roasting pan and dis<strong>ca</strong>rd the skins. Add the<br />

reserved chopped sage and mix with the roasted garlic and onions.<br />

Spoon the mixture around the <strong>ca</strong>uliflower and garnish with cheese<br />

and chives. To serve, cut the <strong>ca</strong>uliflower into wedges and top with<br />

spoonfuls of the onion and garlic mixture.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄8 OF THE RECIPE): 100 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 3 g protein,<br />

7 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 6 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates,<br />

2 g fibre, 2 g sugars, 190 mg sodium<br />

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we make it easy<br />

Need your turkey breast<br />

boned? Our Meat<br />

Department <strong>ca</strong>n do it –<br />

and prepare custom<br />

orders – while you shop.<br />

SAGE, APPLE & WALNUT STUFFED<br />

TURKEY BREAST<br />

PREP TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 1 hour and 30 min.<br />

SERVES: 8<br />

1 large onion, halved<br />

and divided<br />

2 tbsp (30 mL)<br />

<strong>ca</strong>nola oil, divided<br />

4 sprigs fresh<br />

Compliments Sage,<br />

divided<br />

2 Granny Smith<br />

apples, diced<br />

1<br />

⁄3 cup (75 mL)<br />

Compliments<br />

Chopped Walnuts<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL)<br />

Compliments Italian<br />

Seasoning<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) each salt<br />

and pepper, divided<br />

3 cups (750 mL)<br />

fresh white<br />

bread, torn into<br />

1<br />

⁄2- to 1-in.<br />

(1 to 2.5 cm)<br />

pieces<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL)<br />

chopped fresh<br />

parsley<br />

1 egg yolk<br />

2 cups (500 mL)<br />

Compliments<br />

Chicken Broth,<br />

30% Less Sodium,<br />

divided<br />

2 boned turkey<br />

breasts (2 lb/1 kg),<br />

skin on<br />

STUFFING<br />

1. Dice half the onion. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp<br />

(15 mL) oil over medium heat and cook onion<br />

until <strong>ca</strong>ramelized, about 8 min.<br />

2. Finely chop 2 tbsp (30 mL) sage and stir into<br />

the skillet along with the apple, walnuts, Italian<br />

seasoning and 1 ⁄4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper.<br />

Cook until the apples have softened slightly,<br />

2 to 3 min. Remove from heat and set aside to<br />

cool completely.<br />

3. Mix the cooled apple-onion mixture with the<br />

bread pieces, parsley and egg yolk. Add 1 ⁄4 cup<br />

(60 mL) of the broth to moisten the stuffing so it<br />

just holds together. Set aside.<br />

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Learn how to bone a turkey breast or make this<br />

whole recipe with our videos at inspired.<strong>ca</strong><br />

TURKEY<br />

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place both<br />

turkey breasts, skin side down, on a cutting board.<br />

Cut horizontally into the thickest part of each<br />

breast (but do not cut through) so they open up<br />

like a book. Season each of the cut surfaces with<br />

the remainder of the salt and pepper.<br />

2. Mould 2 cups (500 mL) of stuffing into a log;<br />

place in the middle of one side of the first breast.<br />

Fold the meat over to close and use kitchen twine<br />

to wrap and tie the rolled turkey in 3 or 4 places.<br />

Repeat with second breast.<br />

3. Thinly slice the remaining onion and s<strong>ca</strong>tter<br />

in a roasting pan along with the remaining sage<br />

sprigs. Place the stuffed turkey breasts overtop<br />

and brush them with the remaining oil. Add the<br />

remaining broth to the pan and cook in centre<br />

of oven for 15 min. Reduce the heat to 375°F<br />

(190°C) and continue to cook for 40 min. or<br />

until the internal temperature reaches 165°F<br />

(74°C). Transfer turkey to a platter and let rest<br />

5 to 10 min. Remove the twine, slice and serve<br />

with the onion and sage stuffing.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄8 OF THE RECIPE): 310 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

25 g protein, 14 g total fat (2.5 g sat. fat),<br />

80 mg cholesterol, 21 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates,<br />

3 g fibre, 8 g sugars, 530 mg sodium<br />

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sweet<br />

essentials<br />

Don’t be <strong>ca</strong>ught without these<br />

classic holiday desserts<br />

thanksgiving<br />

thanksgiving<br />

PLUM & RICOTTA FLATBREAD<br />

To switch up the topping, check out our<br />

web-exclusive recipe for Apple Cinnamon<br />

Flatbread at inspired.<strong>ca</strong>.<br />

PREP TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 25 min. SERVES: 8<br />

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl,<br />

combine 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) light ricotta, 2 tbsp<br />

(30 mL) Sensations by Compliments Pure Maple<br />

Syrup and 1 ⁄2 tsp (2 mL) orange zest. Spread<br />

mixture on 1 Sensations by Compliments Original<br />

Flatbread and set aside. In a medium bowl,<br />

toss 3 pitted and thinly sliced plums with 2 tbsp<br />

(30 mL) firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp (30 mL)<br />

melted butter and 1 tsp (5 mL) ground <strong>ca</strong>rdamom.<br />

Arrange the plum slices on the flatbread and drizzle<br />

with remaining liquid. Bake in centre of oven<br />

for 12 min., until golden. Cool slightly before<br />

slicing into 8 wedges. Sprinkle with 1 tsp (5 mL)<br />

fresh Compliments Thyme and serve warm or at<br />

room temperature.<br />

PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄8 OF THE RECIPE): 190 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

5 g protein, 6 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg<br />

cholesterol, 29 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 1 g fibre,<br />

11 g sugars, 280 mg sodium<br />

get our Mulled<br />

Apple-Cranberry<br />

Cider recipe<br />

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3 PERFECT PIE<br />

Serve up generous wedges of<br />

Compliments Pumpkin Pie.<br />

1 2 YUMMY<br />

A CREAMY TARTS<br />

TREAT<br />

Everything’s better<br />

Give each<br />

with a big scoop of<br />

guest their own<br />

Compliments Maple<br />

Sensations by<br />

Walnut Ice Cream.<br />

Compliments<br />

Pe<strong>ca</strong>n Butter Tart.<br />

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thanksgiving<br />

be a<br />

happy host<br />

Hang up that apron and get out<br />

there and mingle with a little<br />

help from Sobeys. From starters<br />

to sweets, our delicious options<br />

make holiday entertaining easy.<br />

Last Bite<br />

Finish off your festive feast with a rich<br />

and de<strong>ca</strong>dent Pumpkin Cheese<strong>ca</strong>ke<br />

(below). Available in the Bakery<br />

Department, this dessert combines<br />

the great taste of pumpkin pie with the<br />

rich texture of cheese<strong>ca</strong>ke in a lightly<br />

ginger-spiced crust. Or try cool and<br />

creamy store-decorated Ice Cream<br />

Cakes. Layers of premium chocolate<br />

and vanilla Marvelous Moos Ice Cream<br />

from Cape Breton, N.S., are divided by<br />

a delicious chocolate-crunch centre.<br />

Each <strong>ca</strong>ke is ready to be cut and served<br />

straight from the freezer and <strong>ca</strong>n be<br />

personalized to suit your oc<strong>ca</strong>sion.<br />

Main Attraction<br />

If you’re looking to feed a crowd this Thanksgiving, the Meat Department has a<br />

turkey that is sure to fit the bill. Choose from a wide selection of birds including<br />

ones that are fresh, frozen, butter or broth basted, stuffed and even some that<br />

go straight from freezer to oven. It doesn’t get much easier than that!<br />

Bite-Size Delights<br />

Appetizers are easy with fresh, order Oc<strong>ca</strong>sion Trays available at the Deli<br />

made-to-<br />

and Produce Counters. Call ahead to order<br />

yours and choose from several different<br />

varieties including Fruit & Cheese (made with<br />

a sampler selection of cheese and fruit),<br />

Meat & Cheese Nibbler (made with<br />

morsels of cheese and fresh-fromthe-deli<br />

meats) and Vegetable.<br />

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aking<br />

sweet meets savoury<br />

It’s a match made in the mixing bowl: honey,<br />

oats, apples and chocolate find their perfect<br />

flavour partners and true love follows –<br />

recipes to be enjoyed happily ever after<br />

H<strong>ON</strong>EY, PARMESAN &<br />

ROSEMARY SC<strong>ON</strong>ES<br />

For light, flaky scones, handle the dough<br />

as little as possible.<br />

PREP TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 35 min.<br />

MAKES: 9 scones<br />

2 cups (500 mL)<br />

Compliments All<br />

Purpose Flour,<br />

plus more for<br />

dusting<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL)<br />

finely grated<br />

Parmesan cheese<br />

2 tsp (10 mL)<br />

baking powder<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) fresh<br />

Compliments<br />

Rosemary, finely<br />

chopped<br />

Pinch of salt<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL)<br />

Compliments<br />

Salted Butter,<br />

cold and cut into<br />

small pieces<br />

3<br />

⁄4 cup (175 mL)<br />

buttermilk<br />

3 tbsp (45 mL)<br />

Compliments<br />

Pure Honey<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL)<br />

baking soda<br />

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).<br />

In a large bowl, mix flour, cheese, baking<br />

powder, rosemary and salt. Working<br />

quickly, add cold butter, blending with<br />

fingertips until evenly distributed.<br />

2. In a large bowl, mix buttermilk,<br />

honey and baking soda. Pour over dry<br />

ingredients and mix until just combined.<br />

Turn out onto a floured surface<br />

and knead until dough just holds<br />

together. Do not overwork.<br />

Pat or roll into a 1 ⁄2- to 3 ⁄4-in.<br />

(1 to 2 cm) thick disk.<br />

3. Using a 3-in. (8 cm) round<br />

cutter (or a floured jar lid or<br />

glass), cut dough into 9 or<br />

10 rounds (gathering scraps to<br />

re-roll and cut to use up dough).<br />

Bake on a parchment paperlined<br />

baking sheet for about<br />

15 min. or until lightly browned.<br />

PER SERVING (1 SC<strong>ON</strong>E):<br />

190 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 5 g protein,<br />

6 g total fat (3.5 g sat. fat),<br />

15 mg cholesterol, 28 g<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 1 g fibre,<br />

6 g sugars, 220 mg sodium<br />

forgot the buttermilk?<br />

No problem. To sour regular milk, combine<br />

1 cup (250 mL) with 1 tbsp (15 mL) white<br />

vinegar or lemon juice. Let the mixture stand for<br />

about 10 min. before adding it to your recipe.<br />

Aromatic rosemary<br />

highlights<br />

honey’s subtle<br />

sweetness<br />

scores of scones!<br />

Switch up our basic recipe<br />

by reducing the Parmesan to<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) and adding<br />

surprising extras:<br />

• Add 1 ⁄4 cup (60 mL) finely<br />

diced <strong>ca</strong>ndied ginger.<br />

• Add 2 slices of cooked,<br />

crumbled bacon. Substitute<br />

maple syrup for the honey<br />

and omit the rosemary.<br />

• Add 1 ⁄4 cup (60 mL) roughly<br />

chopped, sliced black or green<br />

olives. Substitute 1 tsp (5 mL)<br />

fresh thyme or 1 ⁄2 tsp (2 mL)<br />

dried thyme for the rosemary.<br />

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CHOCOLATE PRETZEL COOKIES<br />

PREP TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min. MAKES: 30 cookies<br />

Pretzels add<br />

salty crunch<br />

to de<strong>ca</strong>dent<br />

chocolate<br />

1 cup (250 mL) Compliments<br />

Salted Butter<br />

3<br />

⁄4 cup (175 mL) brown sugar,<br />

firmly packed<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) sugar<br />

1 egg<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) Sensations<br />

by Compliments Pure<br />

Vanilla Extract<br />

1 1 ⁄2 cups (375 mL) Compliments<br />

All Purpose Flour<br />

1 cup (250 mL) Compliments<br />

Medium Desic<strong>ca</strong>ted<br />

Unsweetened Coconut<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) large<br />

flake oats (not instant<br />

or quick oats)<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda<br />

Pinch of salt<br />

1 cup (250 mL) Compliments<br />

Classic Mini Twists<br />

Pretzels, broken into<br />

large pieces<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) Compliments<br />

Semi-Sweet Chocolate<br />

Chips and Chunks<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) puffed<br />

rice cereal<br />

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a hand mixer on medium<br />

speed or a whisk, cream together butter and sugars until light<br />

and fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla. Mix until just combined.<br />

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, coconut, oats, baking soda and<br />

salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring with a<br />

wooden spoon until combined. Blend in pretzels, chocolate and<br />

cereal until just combined.<br />

3. Drop about 30 spoonfuls of cookie dough, roughly 2 in. (5 cm)<br />

apart, onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake in centre<br />

of oven, 8 min. for chewy cookies, 10 min. for crisp ones. Cool on<br />

wire racks.<br />

PER SERVING (1 COOKIE): 160 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 2 g protein, 9 g total fat<br />

(6 g sat. fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 17 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 1 g fibre,<br />

9 g sugars, 125 mg sodium<br />

APPLE CIDER & CHEDDAR TARTLETS<br />

PREP TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 1 hour and 10 min. MAKES: 12 tarts<br />

2 tsp (10 mL) unsalted butter<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar,<br />

firmly packed, divided<br />

2 large Granny Smith<br />

apples, peeled, cored<br />

and finely diced<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) Compliments<br />

Ground Cinnamon,<br />

divided<br />

4 cups (1 L) Compliments<br />

Sweet Apple Cider<br />

2 tsp (10 mL) Compliments<br />

Cider Vinegar<br />

1<br />

⁄2 pkg (200 g) puff pastry,<br />

thawed but very cold<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) shredded<br />

Compliments Mild<br />

Cheddar Cheese<br />

Melted cheddar<br />

contrasts with<br />

crisp, syrupy apple<br />

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large saucepan, melt butter.<br />

Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar and stir until smooth. Add apple and cook<br />

on medium-low heat until pieces are slightly softened but still hold<br />

their shape, 5 to 7 min. Stir in 1 ⁄8 tsp (0.5 mL) of cinnamon. Transfer<br />

to a bowl and set aside.<br />

2. In the same saucepan, add apple cider, cider vinegar and remaining<br />

sugar and cinnamon and heat on medium until sugar dissolves. Turn<br />

heat to low and simmer until cider mixture is syrupy and reduced to<br />

about 3 ⁄4 cup (175 mL), approx. 25 min.<br />

3. Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a<br />

14 × 14-in. (35 × 35 cm) square. Use a knife or pizza wheel to cut pastry<br />

into 12 rectangular pieces by slicing 4 horizontal rows and 3 verti<strong>ca</strong>l<br />

rows. Place cut pastry pieces into a greased 12-cup muffin tin, lining<br />

bottoms and sides. Use a fork to prick the bottoms a few times. Spoon<br />

cooked apple into pastry cups. Bake 15 min. or until golden brown.<br />

When cool enough to handle, remove tartlets from tin, drizzle with<br />

cider syrup and sprinkle with cheese. Serve hot or cold.<br />

PER SERVING (1 TARTLET): 180 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 2 g protein, 6 g total fat<br />

(3 g sat. fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 30 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 1 g fibre,<br />

21 g sugars, 75 mg sodium<br />

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COFFEE BROWNIES<br />

For a <strong>ca</strong>kier texture, bake brownies<br />

an additional 5 min.<br />

PREP TIME: 5 min. TOTAL TIME: 40 min.<br />

MAKES: 20 brownies<br />

baking<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) + 1 tbsp (15 mL)<br />

Compliments Salted Butter,<br />

divided<br />

1 cup (250 mL) sugar<br />

2 squares (2 oz/60 g)<br />

unsweetened baking chocolate<br />

2 tsp (10 mL) Compliments<br />

Instant Coffee, divided<br />

3 tbsp (45 mL) hot water, divided<br />

2 eggs<br />

1 1 ⁄2 tsp (7 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Pure Vanilla<br />

Extract, divided<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) Compliments<br />

All Purpose Flour<br />

Pinch of salt<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) unsweetened<br />

cocoa powder<br />

Robust coffee<br />

intensifies cocoa’s<br />

bittersweet<br />

taste<br />

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).<br />

On the stove, set a metal bowl over a<br />

pot of simmering water (or use a double<br />

boiler) and add 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) butter,<br />

and the sugar and chocolate. Stir a few<br />

times as butter and chocolate melt.<br />

2. Meanwhile, dissolve 1 1 ⁄2 tsp (7 mL)<br />

instant coffee in 2 tbsp (30 mL) hot<br />

water. Add to butter and chocolate,<br />

mixing until smooth. Remove chocolate<br />

mixture from heat and cool until barely<br />

warm before whisking in eggs and 1 tsp<br />

(5 mL) vanilla.<br />

3. In another bowl, mix flour and salt.<br />

Whisk into chocolate mixture until<br />

smooth. Spread in a greased 8 × 8-in.<br />

(20 × 20 cm) baking pan. Bake in centre<br />

of oven, 25 min. or until top is just set.<br />

4. To make the icing, combine<br />

remaining butter, icing sugar and<br />

cocoa powder in a small bowl. Mix<br />

in remaining instant coffee and vanilla<br />

and 1 tbsp (15 mL) hot water, stirring<br />

until smooth. Ice brownies in their<br />

pan while still hot. When cool, cut<br />

into 20 pieces to serve.<br />

PER SERVING (1 BROWNIE): 140 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

1 g protein, 7 g total fat (4.5 g sat. fat),<br />

30 mg cholesterol, 17 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates,<br />

1 g fibre, 13 g sugars, 70 mg sodium<br />

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soups & sides<br />

recipe<br />

FINDER<br />

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH APPLE-WALNUT<br />

TOPPING PAGE 32<br />

36 Balsamic Beets<br />

32 Pumpkin Soup with Apple-Walnut Topping<br />

37 Roasted Cauliflower<br />

with Sage & Blue Cheese<br />

mains<br />

BALSAMIC BEETS PAGE 36<br />

35 Roasted Portabella Mushroom &<br />

Spinach Salad<br />

37 Sweet Potato Rice Pilaf<br />

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plus extra web-exclusive<br />

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TURKEY BURGER PIZZA PAGE 22<br />

COC<strong>ON</strong>UT SHRIMP CURRY PAGE 25<br />

BRAISED BEANS PAGE 47<br />

25 Bacon-Wrapped Mini Meatloaf<br />

47 Braised Beans<br />

47 Braised Whole Chicken<br />

46 Classic Beef Braise<br />

25 Coconut Shrimp Curry<br />

18 Greek Meatball Kabobs<br />

desserts<br />

21 Ham-Wrapped Chicken<br />

with Balsamic Onions<br />

26 Make-Ahead Chicken Burritos<br />

32 Pumpkin Curry<br />

38 Sage, Apple & Walnut Stuffed<br />

Turkey Breast<br />

27 Salmon Broccoli Gratin<br />

32 Spiced Pumpkin Linguine<br />

19 Steamed Ginger Cod Packets<br />

with Rice & Vegetables<br />

20 Sweet Chili Pork Lettuce Wraps<br />

22 Turkey Burger Pizza<br />

APPLE CIDER & CHEDDAR TARTLETS PAGE 42<br />

COFFEE BROWNIES PAGE 43<br />

PLUM & RICOTTA FLATBREAD PAGE 39<br />

42 Apple Cider & Cheddar Tartlets<br />

42 Chocolate Pretzel Cookies<br />

43 Coffee Brownies<br />

28 French Toast Muffins<br />

41 Honey, Parmesan & Rosemary Scones<br />

39 Plum & Ricotta Flatbread<br />

32 Pumpkin & Rum Raisin Cake<br />

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aıse<br />

cooking class<br />

the good old<br />

Learn the age-old basics and<br />

benefits of taking it slow<br />

Braising – slow cooking<br />

at a low temperature –<br />

is one of those methods where<br />

the work-to-result ratio is in<br />

your favour. With the oven door<br />

shut tight, meat, vegetables and<br />

legumes become wonderfully<br />

tender. It’s as simple as combining<br />

the right elements, following our<br />

delicious recipes and setting the<br />

timer. Trust us, it’ll be worth the<br />

wait. Here’s what you need for<br />

the best braise:<br />

Braise whole<br />

chicken…<br />

Be<strong>ca</strong>use from wing tip<br />

to drumstick, the whole<br />

bird emerges succulent<br />

beneath crispy skin.<br />

RECIPE <strong>ON</strong> PAGE 47<br />

Tough cuts of meat, firm<br />

vegetables or legumes<br />

Braising is ideal for heftier (and<br />

often more economi<strong>ca</strong>l) cuts of<br />

meat – try brisket, shanks or ribs<br />

(braising actually toughens thin<br />

or already tender cuts). Dense<br />

vegetables like artichokes and<br />

root veg, and legumes of any kind,<br />

become soft and deeply flavourful.<br />

A heavy, ovensafe pot<br />

Whether you use a Dutch oven or<br />

roasting pan, the key is to cover<br />

it with either a heavy lid or tightly<br />

sealed foil to trap in every bit of<br />

moisture and heat.<br />

Liquid<br />

Water or broth provides moisture<br />

during the long cook time, but there’s<br />

just enough liquid to surround the<br />

ingredients instead of submerging<br />

them, as in a stew.<br />

Aromatics<br />

The choices are endless – garlic,<br />

onions, <strong>ca</strong>rrots, celery and herbs<br />

infuse fragrant flavour into the<br />

braising liquid.<br />

Acid<br />

One of the most crucial<br />

components, acid helps to break<br />

down tough connective tissues in<br />

meat and softens firm vegetables<br />

and legumes. Try wine, beer,<br />

vinegar, lemon juice or tomatoes.<br />

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cooking class<br />

Classic Beef BRaise<br />

Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 2 hours and 40 min. Serves: 8<br />

2 bacon strips, cut into large dice<br />

3 <strong>ca</strong>rrots, diced<br />

3 celery stalks, diced<br />

2 onions, diced<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) salt<br />

Pepper to taste<br />

2 lb (1 kg) lean stewing beef, cut into<br />

2-in. (5 cm) pieces<br />

2 tsp (10 mL) <strong>ca</strong>nola oil<br />

1 cup (250 mL) Compliments Beef Broth,<br />

25% Less Sodium<br />

1 1 ⁄2 cups (375 mL) water<br />

1 cup (250 mL) dry red wine<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL) Compliments Tomato Paste<br />

4 garlic cloves, peeled, whole<br />

1 Compliments Bay Leaf<br />

1 sprig fresh Compliments Rosemary<br />

1 cup (250 mL) red or white pearl onions<br />

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large<br />

ovensafe saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté<br />

bacon until fat starts to render. Add <strong>ca</strong>rrots,<br />

celery and onions and cook until vegetables<br />

are tender and fragrant, 5 to 7 min. Remove<br />

bacon and vegetables with a slotted spoon<br />

and reserve. Dis<strong>ca</strong>rd bacon fat.<br />

2. In shallow dish, combine flour, salt and<br />

pepper to taste. Dredge beef in flour mixture<br />

until lightly coated. Shake off excess.<br />

3. Add <strong>ca</strong>nola oil to saucepan and heat on<br />

medium-high. Add beef and lightly brown<br />

on all sides, working in batches if necessary.<br />

Remove beef from saucepan and add broth,<br />

water, wine and tomato paste. Whisk to<br />

blend. Return the beef to the pan along with<br />

the bacon, vegetables, garlic, bay leaf and<br />

rosemary. Cover tightly and braise in the<br />

oven for 1 hour.<br />

4. Meanwhile, to peel the pearl onions, bring<br />

a pot of water to boil. Blanch the onions for<br />

30 sec., remove with a slotted spoon and<br />

place in a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain<br />

onions, cut off the roots, make a verti<strong>ca</strong>l slit,<br />

and slip off the skin. Add the pearl onions to<br />

the braise, and cook for 1 more hour. Remove<br />

lid and allow meat to brown for 20 min.<br />

5. Remove the bay leaf and rosemary sprig,<br />

then divide meat and vegetables among<br />

8 plates. Skim fat from sauce in pan, then<br />

spoon 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of sauce<br />

overtop the meat and vegetables and serve.<br />

Per serving ( 1 ⁄8 of the recipe): 290 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

40 g protein, 9 g total fat (3 g sat. fat),<br />

80 mg cholesterol, 12 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates,<br />

2 g fibre, 4 g sugars, 370 mg sodium<br />

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Braise everyday<br />

stewing beef…<br />

Be<strong>ca</strong>use the meat is rendered<br />

buttery soft and super-flavourful.<br />

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Braised BeanS<br />

Prep Time: 15 min. Total Time: 1 hour and<br />

30 min., plus soaking time Serves: 6<br />

1 1 ⁄2 cups (375 mL) dried Compliments<br />

White Navy Beans, soaked overnight<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) Sensations by<br />

Compliments Pure 100% Olive Oil,<br />

divided<br />

2 shallots, diced<br />

1 celery root, peeled, cut into large dice<br />

1 small turnip, peeled and cut<br />

into large dice<br />

2 <strong>ca</strong>rrots, cut into 3 ⁄4-in.<br />

(2 cm) pieces<br />

2 parsnips, peeled, cut into 3 ⁄4-in.<br />

(2 cm) pieces<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) julienned oil-packed<br />

sundried tomatoes<br />

2 cups (500 mL) vegetable broth<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL) water<br />

1 sprig each fresh Compliments<br />

Rosemary, Sage and Thyme<br />

1<br />

⁄2 pkg (156 g) Compliments Organic Baby<br />

Spinach (approx. 3 cups/750 mL)<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) salt<br />

Pepper to taste<br />

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Drain<br />

soaked beans well and set aside. In a large<br />

ovensafe saucepan or Dutch oven, heat<br />

half the oil over medium-low. Add the<br />

shallots, celery root and turnip and sauté<br />

for a few min., until the shallots begin to<br />

soften. Add the <strong>ca</strong>rrots, parsnips, sundried<br />

tomatoes and beans. Stir until ingredients<br />

are coated in the oil. Add the broth, water<br />

and herbs.<br />

2. Cover and braise in the oven 50 to<br />

60 min., until beans and vegetables<br />

are very soft and most of the liquid is<br />

absorbed. Remove lid and cook 10 to<br />

15 min. longer. Remove pan from oven, stir<br />

in the spinach, drizzle with remaining olive<br />

oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.<br />

Per serving ( 1 ⁄6 of the recipe):<br />

370 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 13 g protein, 11 g total fat<br />

(2 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 55 g<br />

<strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 18 g fibre, 7 g sugars,<br />

610 mg sodium<br />

soak it up<br />

Soaking beans softens them and shortens<br />

their cook time. Place beans in enough<br />

cold water to cover by at least 3 in. (8 cm)<br />

and let stand for 6 hours or overnight at<br />

room temperature.<br />

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Braised Whole Chicken Seen on page 45<br />

Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 1 hour and 30 min. Serves: 6<br />

1 whole chicken (3 1 ⁄2 to 4 lb/1.75 to 2 kg),<br />

giblets removed<br />

1<br />

⁄2 tsp (2 mL) salt<br />

Pepper to taste<br />

1 tsp (5 mL) <strong>ca</strong>nola oil<br />

2 celery stalks, sliced<br />

1 medium cooking onion, cut into large dice<br />

1 1 ⁄2 cups (375 mL) Compliments Baby-Cut<br />

Carrots<br />

3 cups (750 mL) Compliments Chicken<br />

Broth, 30% Less Sodium<br />

3<br />

⁄4 cup (175 mL) water<br />

1<br />

⁄4 cup (60 mL) white wine vinegar<br />

12 Compliments Red Petites Potatoes<br />

1<br />

⁄3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped fresh<br />

Compliments Chives<br />

Braise legumes and<br />

root vegetables…<br />

Be<strong>ca</strong>use beans act like eager little sponges,<br />

soaking up moisture and flavour while dense<br />

vegetables become soft and sweet.<br />

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Season chicken<br />

inside and out with salt and pepper. In a large<br />

ovensafe saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil on<br />

medium-high. Add chicken and brown, breast<br />

side down, 5 to 10 min. Turn over and brown<br />

second side. Transfer chicken to a platter. Add<br />

celery and onion and sauté 5 min. Add <strong>ca</strong>rrots<br />

and sauté another 5 min. Remove pot from heat.<br />

2. Place chicken, breast side down, overtop<br />

vegetables. Combine broth, water and vinegar and<br />

pour over chicken. Add potatoes to the pot, cover<br />

and braise 45 min. Turn chicken, breast side up,<br />

cook another 10 to 15 min. with lid off to brown.<br />

3. Remove chicken and vegetables from pan<br />

and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid and<br />

dis<strong>ca</strong>rd. Carve chicken and place slices into shallow<br />

bowls, adding vegetables and broth. Garnish with<br />

fresh chives and serve.<br />

Per serving ( 1 ⁄6 of the recipe): 240 <strong>ca</strong>lories,<br />

23 g protein, 10 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 65 mg<br />

cholesterol, 14 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 2 g fibre,<br />

3 g sugars, 630 mg sodium<br />

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good<br />

BUYS<br />

dressed to impress<br />

Sensations by Compliments<br />

Mandarin Ginger Vinaigrette<br />

Steamed Ginger Cod Packets with<br />

Rice & Vegetables, page 19<br />

• Spoon it on sandwiches and burgers<br />

• Use it to marinate chicken and fish<br />

• Toss a few spoonfuls with steamed,<br />

roasted or grilled vegetables<br />

Fresh ideas to savour every<br />

last drop of select ingredients<br />

from this issue<br />

salsa lessons<br />

Compliments Medium Chunky Salsa<br />

Make-Ahead Chicken Burritos, page 26<br />

• Add it to soups, stews or pasta sauces<br />

• Use it to top grilled chicken or fish<br />

• Serve it alongside scrambled eggs<br />

spice trade<br />

Compliments<br />

Ground Cumin<br />

Sweet Potato Rice Pilaf,<br />

page 37<br />

• Swap it for chili powder,<br />

oregano, coriander<br />

and <strong>ca</strong>raway<br />

• Pat it on chicken and fish<br />

• Stir it into rice, soups<br />

and bean salads<br />

creamy counterpart<br />

Sensations by Compliments Goat Cheese Crumbles<br />

Balsamic Beets, page 36<br />

• Swap them for ricotta, feta or mas<strong>ca</strong>rpone cheese<br />

• Add them to lasagnas, tomato and pesto pasta sauces<br />

• Sprinkle them on omelettes and scrambled eggs near<br />

the end of cooking<br />

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