Maple & Beer-Braised Ham
Apr 24, 2022
For a quick protein boost, stir in half a cup of cooked shelled edamame per serving.
Think bread is necessary for making croutons? Think again! Potatoes make a wonderfully crispy garnish.
Puréed roasted vegetables garnished with yogurt and parsley make an irresistible bowl of soup.
Belgian endives have a luxurious buttery taste when cooked. Depending on what Canadian washed-rind cheese you use, you can have a mild or assertive sauce. St. Paulin gives a mild result, while Oka has a bit more sharpness. Full-flavoured Canadian Raclette cheese is perfect. Le 1608 de Charlevoix or Le Migneron from the same region, both of which have a rich flavour and somewhat pungent smell, also work well. Canadian Gouda is excellent, too.
Mother Nature invented cauliflower as a perfect partner to cheese. Nothing else in the vegetable world (except, perhaps, potatoes) pairs as wonderfully with cheese, as cooks around the cheese-making world have proved throughout history. Serve with extra Canadian Parmesan cheese and pepper to sprinkle over top.
It almost seems that the slow cooker was made for this subtly spicy, rich mole sauce. In fact, you might be tempted to make a double batch of just the sauce and freeze half for another time - simply thaw it and reheat with cooked, shredded meat. Serve over rice or with warmed corn tortillas to soak up all the sauce.
Chili pepper and fresh ginger give this hearty main a spicy kick. Serve the stew with a slice of crusty bread for dipping.
You won't miss a whole turkey with this twist on German-style rouladen. It takes a fraction of the time to cook (even with its luscious pan sauce). Leftovers are great in a sandwich or on top of a tossed salad, so if you make this meal for two, you can look forward to a turkey lunch the next day.
