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Fall meal ideas from Foodland Ontario
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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)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 1⁄2 cup (375 ml) extra-lean ground Ontario Beef
- 1 Ontario Egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 1⁄4 cup (313 ml) salsa (mild or medium)
- 1⁄3 cup (83 ml) cornmeal
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) puréed canned chipotle pepper with adobo sauce (*)
- 1⁄4 tsp (1 ml) salt
- 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:
- 1 large Ontario Cauliflower
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 clove Ontario Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1⁄2 tsp (2 ml) salt
- 1⁄4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
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/
