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Overnight Strata

 

Overnight Strata

 Serves 6-8

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YOU WILL NEED
white bread, crusts trimmed
10 slices
10 slices
butter softened
1/3 cup 100 ml
grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 cup
750 ml
eggs, slightly beaten
4 4
milk 3 cup
750 ml
salt 1 1/2 tsp
6 ml
pinch of cayenne pepper

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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 oF. and butter a 2-quart casserole.
  2. Spread softened butter onto bread.
  3. Cut each slice of bread into 4 strips.
  4. Prepare the strata by placing alternate layers of bread strips and grated cheese in the casserole dish, ending with cheese.
  5. Beat eggs with seasonings and milk. Pour over bread and cheese layers.
  6. Refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours, covered.
  7. Remove from refrigerator for one hour before baking.
  8. Bake 40-50 min or until puffed and brown.
  9. Cut into squares to serve.

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Savoury Cranberry and Sausage Stuffing

 

Savoury Cranberry and Sausage Stuffing

 

Imperial  Metric
YOU WILL NEED
fresh or frozen cranberries
1 lb

watter
1 cup
250 ml
sugar
1 1/2 cup 375 ml
sausage meat, cooked until browned with drippings reserved 1 lb

coarsely crumbled corn bread 8 cup
2 l
chopped celery, diced 1 cup
250 ml
chopped onion
1/2 cup
125 ml
thyme
1/2 tsp 2 ml
marjoram
1/2 tsp
2 ml
chopped parsley
1 tbsp
8 ml
small Granny Smith apple, unpeeled cored and chopped 1
1
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 oF.
  2. Place the cranberries, water and sugar in a saucepan and cook for 10 minutes or until the cranberries are tender. Drain off excess juice.
  3. Cook sausage meat until browned. Place in bowl with drippings.
  4. Combine the drained cranberries, cooked sausage meat, drippings and remaining ingredients.
  5. Place stuffing in a prepared casserole dish and bake 1 hour or until browned

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      Luscious Lemon Shortbread Cookie

       

      Luscious Lemon Shortbread Cookies

       Yield: 35-40 cookies

      Imperial  Metric
      YOU WILL NEED
      unsalted butter, softened
      1 cup
      250 ml
      icing sugar
      1 cup
      250 ml
      grated lemon rind
      3 tbsp 45 ml
      all purpose flour
      2 cup
      500 ml
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      Directions

        1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
        2. In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until very light and fluffy.
        3. Stir in lemon rind.
        4. Gradually stir in flour
        5. Roll dough into 2 balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet and flatten with your palm or the back of a spoon.
        6. Bake 20-25 minutes or until very lightly browned.

        These cookies freeze well for up to one month or they can be kept in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

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        Pork and Apple Skillet Dinner

         

        Pork and Apple Skillet Dinner

        This is a great make-ahead appetizer.

        Yield: 4 Servings

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        YOU WILL NEED
        flour 4 tbsp 60 ml
        onion powder, garlic powder, sweet paprika, salt and pepper 1/4 tsp each 1 ml
        butter 2 tbsp 30 ml
        olive oil, divided 4 tbsp 60 ml
        finely chopped onions 1/2 cup 125 ml
        rib or loin pork chops, bone-in 3/4-1" thick 6
        6
        apples, cored and thinly sliced (skin on) 4
        4
        prepared barbecue sauce 3 tbsp 45 ml
        cloves garlic, minced 3
        3
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        Directions

        1. Combine flour and dry spices in a shallow dish. Set aside.
        2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat.
        3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Remove from pan as set aside.
        4. Heat remaining oil in pan.
        5. Dredge chops in the flour mixture until well coated. Add to heated pan and brown on both sides approx 3 minutes per side.
        6. Return onion and garlic to the pan, along with the apples, barbecue sauce and garlic.
        7. Cover pan and simmer mixture, on medium heat for 45 min, or until tender.

        Serve with plain rice, green beans and ET TU Italian Balsamic Salad for a tasty family meal

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        The Best Brussels Sprouts Ever

         

        The Best Brusells Sprouts Ever

        This is a great make-ahead appetizer.
        Preparation Time: 15 minutes
        Refrigeration time: 30 minutes
        Yield: Serves  4

        Imperial  Metric
        YOU WILL NEED
        Brussels sprouts, washed 16
        16
        butter 2 tbsp 30 ml
        olive oil 2 tbsp 30 ml
        cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 2
        2
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        Directions

        1. Cut sprouts in half, long ways.
        2. In a large, heavy fry pan, heat olive oil and butter together on medium heat until butter melts.
        3. Add garlic slices and sauté for about one minute to flavour the oil mixture.  Be careful not to let the garlic brown or burn.  Remove garlic slices and discard.  (Alternatively, you can use garlic infused oil in place of the olive oil and skip this step.)
        4. Increase temperature to med-high and heat until oil in pan is bubbling.
        5. Place sprouts into pan, cut side down for 5-10 min, until browned on bottom.
        6. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for at least 30 minutes, but you can keep these in the pan, on low, for up to an hour.
        7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

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        Perfect Pumpkin Soup

         

        Perfect Pumpkin Soup

        Great as a starter or add an ET TU Salad Kit and make it a meal.

        Cooking Time: 60 minutes
        Serves: 8-10

        Imperial Metric
        YOU WILL NEED
        cups chicken stock 6 cups
        1.75 lt
        pumpkin puree 4 cups 1 lt
        chopped onion 1 cup 250 ml
        chopped fresh thyme ½ tsp 2 ml
        clove garlic, minced 1
        salt 1 ½ tsp
        7 ml
        whole black peppercorns 5
        heavy whipping cream ½ cup 125 ml
        chopped fresh parsley ½ tsp 2 ml
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        Directions

          1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to love and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
          2. Let soup cool, then puree soup mixture in 1 cup batches in a food processor or blender.
          3. Return pureed soup to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 30 minutes, uncovered.
          4. Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with fresh, chopped parsley.

          Garnish ideas:
          This soup is also delicious garnished with any of the following:
          • Toasted pumpkin seeds
          • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
          • Toasted fresh breadcrumbs
          • Dollop of sour cream or créame fraiche
          • Plain croutons
          • Fresh, grated nutmeg or cloves

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            Baked Halibut with Tomatoes, Spinach & Mushrooms

             

            Baked Halibut with Tomatoes, Spinach & Mushrooms

            The best time for fresh halibut is in the spring. Enjoy it while you can!

            Preparation Time: 10 minutes
            Cooking Time: 25 minutes
            Serves: 4

            Imperial Metric
            YOU WILL NEED
            4 halibut fillets 1 lb 450g
            chopped fresh spinach leaves 2 cups 473ml
            sliced mushrooms 1 cup 250 ml
            1 Large ripe tomato, chopped
            Sun dried tomato dressing 1/4 cup
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            Directions

            1. Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Place fish fillets, skin side down, in a 13" x 9" baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
            2. In a medium sized bowl, mix the remaining ingredients until blended; spoon over fish.
            3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

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            BBQ Filet Mignon with Portobello Sauce

             

            BBQ Filet Mignon with Portobello Sauce

            You can serve this with our Caesar original Salad Kit for a great spring or summer dinner.

            Preparation Time: 15 minutes
            Cooking Time: 10 -15 minutes
            Serves: 4

            Imperial Metric
            YOU WILL NEED
            4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick (about 1-1/4 pounds total) 1-1/4 lbs 567 gms
            olive oil 1tsp 500 ml
            black pepper 1/4 tsp 1.2 ml
            butter or margarine 1 tbsp 15 ml
            2 large fresh Portobello mushrooms, halved and sliced

            8 green onions, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

            reduced-sodium beef broth 1/3 cup 75 ml
            Madeira or port wine 2 tbsp
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            Directions

            1. Heat grill.
            2. Rub both sides of each steak with oil and pepper. Place steaks on grill directly over medium heat. Grill until desired doneness, turning once halfway through grilling.
            3. For sauce, in a large skillet melt butter over medium head. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beef broth and Madeira. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Thinly slice steaks diagonally; serve with sauce.

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            Salmon Teriyaki

             

            Salmon Teriyaki

            A delicious tasting salmon that goes well with our California Salad Kit.

            Preparation Time: 15 minutes
            Cook Time: 15 minutes
            Serves: 4
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            YOU WILL NEED
            packed brown sugar 1/4 cup 50 ml
            low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp 25 ml
            water 1 tbsp 15 ml
            rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp 10 ml
            sesame oil 2 tsp 10 ml
            cornstarch 2 tsp 10 ml
            minced garlic 4 tsp 10 ml
            minced fresh ginger 1-1/2 tsp 7 ml
            4 skin-on Salmon fillets

            sesame seeds 2 tsp 10 ml
            parsley, as garnish
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            Directions

            1. Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
            2. In a small saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, water, vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat until thickened and smooth, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
            3. Place salmon, skin side down, on baking sheet. Spoon half of sauce over salmon. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in centre for oven for 10 minutes per inch (2.5 cm) thickness of fish, or until fish flakes easily when prodded with a fork.
            4. Remove fish skin before serving. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

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            Cajun Catfish, Sweet Potatoes and Caesar Salad

             

            Cajun Catfish, Sweet Potatoes and Caesar Salad

            A great taste combination ready in less than 30 minutes Makes 4 servings.

            Serves: 4

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            YOU WILL NEED
            ET TU Caesar Original, Light or Vinaigrette Salad Kit 1 box 1 box
            Romaine lettuce, washed, cut and dried or a 10 oz. 283 g. bag of pre - washed, cut romaine. 1 head 1 head
            Catfish fillets 4 4
            Sweet potatoes 4 4
            omega 3 margarine



            Cajun seasoning

            Lemon wedges 4 4
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            Directions

            1. Wash potatoes. Prick all over with fork. Microwave on high power, turning often, until very soft, 10 - 12 minutes depending on shape. When cooked, cut sweet potatoes into wedges, add margarine, salt and pepper and toss.
            2. Over medium heat in large skillet, add two tbsp margarine. Coat both sides of Catfish fillets with Cajun seasoning. Add fish to skillet and fry for 5 minutes a side.
            3. Place romaine in a large bowl. Add contents of salad kit and mix thoroughly.
            4. Arrange fish, potatoes and Caesar Salad on 4 dinner plates. Garnish with lemon.

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            Caesar Light Vegetable Dip

             

            Caesar Light Vegetable Dip

            This is a great make-ahead appetizer.

            Preparation Time: 15 minutes
            Refrigeration time: 30 minutes
            Servings: 4

            Imperial Metric
            YOU WILL NEED
            1 box of ET TU Caesar Light Salad Kit

            mayonnaise 1/4 cup 250 ml
            sour cream 1/2 cup 500 ml
            Assorted cut and washed raw vegetables: orange and red peppers, sugar or snap peas, baby carrots, broccoli and cauliflower etc.

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            Directions

            1. In a bowl, combine ET TU Caesar Light salad dressing and Parmesan cheese with the mayonnaise and sour cream. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
            2. Place bowl of dip on a medium size-serving platter. Sprinkle six crushed croutons from kit on top of dip.
            3. Arrange cut vegetables and remaining croutons around dip on platter.

            * You can substitute low fat mayonnaise and sour cream in the recipe for an even healthier snack.

             

            Overnight Strata

             Serves 6-8

            Imperial  Metric
            YOU WILL NEED
            white bread, crusts trimmed
            10 slices
            10 slices
            butter softened
            1/3 cup 100 ml
            grated sharp cheddar cheese
            3 cup
            750 ml
            eggs, slightly beaten
            4 4
            milk 3 cup
            750 ml
            salt 1 1/2 tsp
            6 ml
            pinch of cayenne pepper

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            Directions

            1. Preheat oven to 350 oF. and butter a 2-quart casserole.
            2. Spread softened butter onto bread.
            3. Cut each slice of bread into 4 strips.
            4. Prepare the strata by placing alternate layers of bread strips and grated cheese in the casserole dish, ending with cheese.
            5. Beat eggs with seasonings and milk. Pour over bread and cheese layers.
            6. Refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours, covered.
            7. Remove from refrigerator for one hour before baking.
            8. Bake 40-50 min or until puffed and brown.
            9. Cut into squares to serve.
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