Squash and Ginger Soup

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Squash and Ginger Soup

Ingredients
  • 2 large Butternut Squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1 cup white wine or apple cider
  • 1 tsp clove ground
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 litres vegetable stock or water
  • 1 litre whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook onion, garlic and ginger in butter over medium low heat until softened and beginning to turn golden brown.
  2. Add squash, cinnamon and cloves and stir. Deglaze with white wine and reduce until almost all liquid has evaporated.
  3. Add stock to just cover squash and simmer until squash is tender. Add cream and bring back to simmer.
  4. Working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth. Add more cream for a smoother consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
  • 2 large Butternut Squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1 cup white wine or apple cider
  • 1 tsp clove ground
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 litres vegetable stock or water
  • 1 litre whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook onion, garlic and ginger in butter over medium low heat until softened and beginning to turn golden brown.
  2. Add squash, cinnamon and cloves and stir. Deglaze with white wine and reduce until almost all liquid has evaporated.
  3. Add stock to just cover squash and simmer until squash is tender. Add cream and bring back to simmer.
  4. Working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth. Add more cream for a smoother consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes

Chef Jeremy Gillmore, Sobeys Elmwood Drive, Moncton NB

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegan mayo
  • 4 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Trim stems of Brussels sprouts, remove 2 or 3 outer leaves.
  2. To make the sauce, whisk together the vegan mayo, mustard, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tsp of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Run the Brussels sprouts through the slicer blade of a food processor or carefully shave on a mandolin.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Just as the oil starts to ripple, add the garlic and the shaved Brussels sprouts. Sear for 30 seconds, then stir to prevent the garlic from burning. Add the remaining half teaspoon of salt and half teaspoon of pepper, then allow the Brussels sprouts to sear for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally so they brown evenly.
  5. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving dish, drizzle the mustard sauce on top, and serve.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegan mayo
  • 4 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Trim stems of Brussels sprouts, remove 2 or 3 outer leaves.
  2. To make the sauce, whisk together the vegan mayo, mustard, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tsp of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Run the Brussels sprouts through the slicer blade of a food processor or carefully shave on a mandolin.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Just as the oil starts to ripple, add the garlic and the shaved Brussels sprouts. Sear for 30 seconds, then stir to prevent the garlic from burning. Add the remaining half teaspoon of salt and half teaspoon of pepper, then allow the Brussels sprouts to sear for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally so they brown evenly.
  5. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving dish, drizzle the mustard sauce on top, and serve.

Ground Cherry Salsa Verde

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Ground Cherry Salsa Verde

Ingredients
  • 4 cups pineapple ground cherries
  • 2 small onions
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh chile pepper most of the seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lme juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Wash vegetables. Slice onions into 1/4 thick rings. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grill on medium/ high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until outsides are browned and insides are soft. Remove from grill and allow to cool before adding to food processor.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and run the food processor until ingredients are well mixed and to desired level of chunkiness.
Ingredients
  • 4 cups pineapple ground cherries
  • 2 small onions
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh chile pepper most of the seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lme juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Wash vegetables. Slice onions into 1/4 thick rings. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grill on medium/ high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until outsides are browned and insides are soft. Remove from grill and allow to cool before adding to food processor.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and run the food processor until ingredients are well mixed and to desired level of chunkiness.

Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Ground Cherry Pan Sauce

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Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Ground Cherry Pan Sauce

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs skin and excess fat removed
  • 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups ground cherries/pineapple tomatillos
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Dredge the chicken in the cornmeal, salt, and pepper to coat lightly. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep saucepan and brown the chicken until golden on both sides.
  2. Add the remaining olive oil, shallot, red pepper, ground cherries, pineapple juice, vinegar, and garlic and increase heat to high until the ingredients begin to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the ground cherries have broken down.
  3. Uncover and increase the heat to high and cook for another ten minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is cooked through. Adjust the salt and sprinkle with flat leaf parsley, if desired.
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs skin and excess fat removed
  • 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups ground cherries/pineapple tomatillos
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Dredge the chicken in the cornmeal, salt, and pepper to coat lightly. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep saucepan and brown the chicken until golden on both sides.
  2. Add the remaining olive oil, shallot, red pepper, ground cherries, pineapple juice, vinegar, and garlic and increase heat to high until the ingredients begin to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the ground cherries have broken down.
  3. Uncover and increase the heat to high and cook for another ten minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is cooked through. Adjust the salt and sprinkle with flat leaf parsley, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Prep time:  10 mins | Cook time:  25 mins | Total time:  35 mins

Serves: 4-6

Stuffed Buttercup Squash

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Stuffed Buttercup Squash

Ingredients
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 med onion
  • dried red peppers
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 lb ground steak
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tomato
  • Parmesan cheese
  • celery flakes
  • 1 cup Colby cheese grated
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.
  3. Bake, cut side down, for 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, saute in butter, the onion, garlic, and dried peppers. Brown ground steak.
  5. Mix together eggs, cheeses, wheat germ, pepper, and celery flakes.
  6. Stuff squash with mixture and bake an additional 20 minutes or until done.
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 med onion
  • dried red peppers
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 lb ground steak
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tomato
  • Parmesan cheese
  • celery flakes
  • 1 cup Colby cheese grated
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.
  3. Bake, cut side down, for 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, saute in butter, the onion, garlic, and dried peppers. Brown ground steak.
  5. Mix together eggs, cheeses, wheat germ, pepper, and celery flakes.
  6. Stuff squash with mixture and bake an additional 20 minutes or until done.

Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

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Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb (1 kg) Brussels sprouts trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp (10 mL)p Salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add brussels sprouts. Cook for 2 minutes and then immediately transfer in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until tender, 5-10 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts and cook until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  3. Whisk the balsamic vinegar with the butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder and add to skillet to warm up.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb (1 kg) Brussels sprouts trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp (10 mL)p Salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add brussels sprouts. Cook for 2 minutes and then immediately transfer in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until tender, 5-10 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts and cook until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  3. Whisk the balsamic vinegar with the butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder and add to skillet to warm up.