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Teresa Makarewicz, professional home economist at Foodland Ontario, was in studio to make some alternative meals for fall.

Chipotle Meatloaf Muffins

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

  • 1 small Ontario Onion (chopped)
  • tsp (10 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 1⁄2 cup (375 ml) extra-lean ground Ontario Beef
  • Ontario Egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 1⁄4 cup (313 mlsalsa (mild or medium)
  • 1⁄3 cup (83 mlcornmeal
  • tbsp (30 mlpuréed canned chipotle pepper with adobo sauce (*)
  • 1⁄4 tsp (1 mlsalt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Preparation:

In microwaveable bowl, combine onion, yellow pepper and oil. Cover and microwave on High for 1 minute to slightly soften.
In large bowl, combine meat, onion mixture, egg, 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the salsa, cornmeal, puréed chipotle, salt and pepper.
Divide meat mixture among 12 muffin cups, pressing down lightly. Spoon 2 tsp (10 mL) of the remaining salsa on each muffin. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in centre of each reaches 160°F (71°C). Let stand 5 minutes before removing from pan.
*Purée entire can of chipotles with adobo sauce until smooth. Transfer remainder to an airtight container and freeze to use later in chili, soup, barbecue sauce or with mayo for a spicy vegetable dip or sandwich spread.

Roasted Cauliflower

Servings: 6

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Ingredients:

  • large Ontario Cauliflower
  • tbsp (30 mlolive oil
  • 1 clove Ontario Garlic (minced)
  • tsp (5 mlfresh rosemary (chopped)
  • 1⁄2 tsp (2 mlsalt
  • 1⁄4 tsp (1 mlpepper

Preparation: 

Break cauliflower into 1-1/2 inch (4 cm) florets. Combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; toss with cauliflower to coat.
Arrange cauliflower in single layer on oiled baking sheet. Roast in 400°F (200°C) oven 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked through and browned lightly. Serve warm or at room temperature/