Jun 13, 2016
Who could resist these moist, chewy brownies topped with an airy chocolate mousse? They’re deliciously decadent and sure to hit your chocolate craving sweet spot!
Makes: 12 servings.
NOTE: If you’re not up to making the brownies from scratch you can always use a fudge brownie packaged mix. Prepare and bake according to package directions then follow mousse directions.
Prep Time: 30 min • Cook Time: 30 min • Total Time: 1 hr plus 1-hour cooling
INGREDIENTS
For the brownies
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs, room temperature
For the mousse
3/4 cup miniature white marshmallows
3/4 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the color just changes to a light golden colour. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix just until combined.
4. Pour and spread brownie batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
To make the mousse: Heat marshmallows, chocolate, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring often until completely smooth. Cool completely.
With an electric mixer, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture.
Spread mousse evenly over cooled brownies. Top with chocolate chips or shavings and raspberries, if desired. Chill brownies in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving, or overnight. Store leftover brownies, covered, in the refrigerator.
Jun 13, 2016
Perfect for meatless Mondays, this burger is a hearty, tasty vegan alternative. Portobello mushrooms add juicy, meaty flavour.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chopped Portobello mushrooms (remove stems and gills before chopping)
1 can (15-ounce) black beans, divided
1 cup minced fresh broccoli
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
3 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 Tablespoon McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning (or Burger Seasoning)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small saucepan, add black beans and 1 cup of water. Over low-medium heat, bring to the boil, then just simmer for a few minutes, until hot. Remove from stove; drain beans.
2. In a large bowl, roughly mash 1 cup of the black beans. Add the remaining beans, chopped mushroom, broccoli, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce and Montreal steak seasoning. Mix until just combined.
3. Add eggs, Parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs and mix gently until combined.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat.
5. Scoop a 1/2 cup of mixture into the palm of your hand and gently shape into a burger. If the mixture doesn’t bind together add a little more panko crumbs until the burger shape is held.
6. Cook burgers for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and a crust has formed on each side.
Jun 13, 2016
Pair your favourite sausage with an array of fresh, flavourful veggies for a quick and easy meal.
Prep. Time: 15 min • Cook Time: 1 hour • Makes: 4 servings
Arrange vegetables and sausages in an even layer in baking dish.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs. sausage (your choice)
5 medium yellow potatoes, quartered
1 large yellow Bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1/2 lb. green beans
1-pint cherry tomatoes
1 large head of garlic, halved
1 red jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper
Chili flakes, to taste, optional
Green onions, top green leaves only, for garnish, optional
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 390F.
2. Place potatoes, green beans, onion, cherry tomatoes, garlic heads, jalapeno, bay leaves, olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss well to coat.
3. Add sausages and toss briefly.
4. In a large shallow pan, add the sausages and vegetables. Spread it out in the pan in an even layer.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and turn the sausages, then bake for a further 20 – 25 minutes until the sausages are a deep brown.
6. Place in serving dish and garnish with chopped green onion leaves, if desired.
Jun 10, 2016
Breaded Scallops
Fried Chicken
Fish Nuggets
Roast Cornish Hens
Leg of Lamb
Crusted Cod
Spicy Chicken Wings
Honey Chicken Wings
Chicken Tenders
Breaded Shrimps
Mac-n-Cheese
Starches & Veggies
Salad Bar
