Brand Type: Maple Leaf

Grilled Cheddar Smoked Sausage & Veggie Skewers

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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18-20

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Serves
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4

servings – Makes 8 skewers

Grilled Cheddar Smoked Sausage Veggie Skewers

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 5Maple Leaf Cheddar Smoked Sausages, cut into 8 rounds
  • 812 inch skewers, soaked
  • 3 to 4medium sized zucchini, cut into 32 pieces
  • 1medium red or white onion, cut into 32 slices – double stacked if preferred
  • 2 to 3medium multi colored peppers, large dice
  • Butter
  • BBQ sauce
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  2. Assemble by piercing a slice of sausage on to skewer leaving about a 1 “inch space from the base. Continue by adding a slice of pepper followed by onion and zucchini. Repeat sequence 3 more times onto skewer. Continue with each skewer to make 8.
  3. Grill skewers turning frequently for about 8 minutes or until sausage is an internal temperature of 165 degrees and vegetables are cooked to al dente.
  4. Serve immediately with buttered baked potato and BBQ for dipping if desired.
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Try using any of our amazing Maple Leaf
smoked sausage line up of flavors. Mix and match your favorite vegetables. Serve with BBQ baked potatoes for a complete meal.

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Tex-Mex Air Fryer Chimichangas

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

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Serves
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6

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf® Natural Shredded Chicken (250g)
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1can diced tomatoes, loosely drained reserving a little liquid (284ml)
  • 3tbsp canned chopped green chili
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1bag tex mex shredded cheese blend (320g)
  • 610 inch tortillas
  1. Heat air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and stir for about 1 to 2 minutes until starting to brown. Add seasoning and mix well to combine and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Pour in tomatoes and chopped green chili. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally. You should have very little or no liquid left in your skillet. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Assemble chimichangas by laying tortillas flat onto a clean surface. Divide cheese onto tortillas followed by chicken mixture. Roll in the sides of the tortillas and tightly roll up.
  5. Working in batches of 2 at a time place chimichangas seam side down in the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. The outside should be golden and crisp, and the filling should be warm. Enjoy immediately.
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**All air fryers are calibrated differently. Ensure to watch your cook times. Serve topped with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.

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Quick Skillet Chicken Coconut Curry

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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25

Minutes

Serves
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4

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken stirring occasionally until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add onions and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add in garlic, ginger and curry powder. Stirring continuously cook for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes more.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth and stir to combine. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add cilantro and lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve over coconut scented basmati rice. If you enjoy spice, sprinkle a little crushed chili over top.

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Irish Bacon Colcannon

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

Minutes

Serves
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4-6

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon, diced
  • 6medium yellow potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed and kept warm
  • 2cups cabbage, sliced
  • 1small onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ¼cup cream
  • ¼tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • salt
  1. Cook bacon in a large non-stick pan until crispy. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Pour out all but 1 tbsp of bacon drippings from pan.
  2. Heat drippings over medium-high heat and add cabbage and onions. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until vegetables have softened and have started to brown.
  3. Pour cream and add butter to a large pot and gently heat until warmed through. Add mashed potatoes, vegetable mixture and all but 3 tbsp of cooked bacon. Mix well with a rubber spatula.
  4. Season to taste. Spoon potatoes onto a serving platter and top with reserved bacon.
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This is an excellent recipe to “batch up” just simply double all the ingredients. Fantastic as a side dish for any meal and super tasty to add to your St Patrick’s day dinner!

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Game Day Popcorn Chicken Po’Boy Sandwich with Zesty Remoulade Sauce

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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4-6

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf Prime® Raised without Antibiotics Frozen Popcorn Chicken (560g)
  • 2loaves prepared garlic bread, split but not sliced all the way through and toasted (325g)
  • 2½cups shredded head lettuce
  • 2 small tomatoes, sliced

    • …

  • Remoulade sauce:
  • ¾cup mayonnaise
  • 1tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1tsp paprika
  • 1½tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1tsp mild horseradish
  • 1clove garlic, minced
  • dash Worcestershire sauce
  • dash hot sauce
  1. Cook chicken per package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the remoulade sauce together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Assemble sandwiches by spreading a generous amount of remoulade onto each of the toasted garlic breads. Divide and layer tomatoes onto bread followed by lettuce and popcorn chicken.
  4. Slice sandwiches into halves or thirds. Enjoy immediately.
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MAKE AHEAD! Make zesty remoulade sauce in advance and keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Batch it up! This sauce makes a great dip for French fries and Maple Leaf Prime chicken wings.

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Creole Style Express Jambalaya

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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25

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Serves
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4

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2pkg Maple Leaf® Natural Sliced Chicken Breast (250g)
  • 1kielbasa, sliced into half moons (150g)
  • 2pkg prepared ready to eat long grain rice, prepared per pkg directions (250g)
  • 1small onion, diced
  • 1 small green pepper, diced
  • 2stalks celery, diced
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1bay leaf
  • 1can diced tomatoes including juices (398ml)
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1tsp smoked paprika
  • ½cup chicken broth + extra
  • dash hot sauce
  • salt
  • pepper
  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, peppers and celery. Brown vegetable stirring frequently for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and smoked paprika and stir 1 minute longer.
  3. Add chicken and kielbasa and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer or until starting to brown.
  4. Add rice and toss to coat. Pour in tomatoes with juices and chicken broth. Stir to combine well and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Liquid should be almost evaporated. If you enjoy a saucier Jambalaya add a little extra chicken broth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and hot sauce. Adjust to taste.

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Bacon Laced Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls with Berry Fruit Salad

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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5

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Heat oven per package direction on cinnamon rolls.
  2. Place bacon onto a paper towel lined plate and microwave for about 30 seconds, just enough so bacon is pliable.
  3. Separate cinnamon rolls and gently unroll until you just about reach the middle. Place two slices lengthwise side by side across the top of the dough. Bacon should be poking out about halfway above the dough. Tightly roll cinnamon bun back up.
  4. Lightly spray an 8- or 9-inch cake pan with oil. Fit cinnamon rolls snuggly together into pan. Bake per package directions.
  5. Ice cinnamon bun immediately with the provided icing.
  6. In a small bowl mix berries and orange zest together, divide fruit salad and spoon over top. Sprinkle with nuts and garnish with mint if using. If there are any leftover slices of bacon, chop and use as garnish. Serve immediately.
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Try different toppings such as sliced bananas and sprinkled with crunchy granola.

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One Pan Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Gnocchi

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

Minutes

Serves
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4

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2cups Maple Leaf® Original Natural Smoked Ham, diced
  • 1pkg prepared ready to eat Gnocchi (700g)
  • 1tbsp butter
  • 2cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • ⅔cup cream
  • 1cup chicken broth + extra
  • 1 ½tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2heaping tbsp sun dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 1cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
  • salt
  • pepper
  1. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Pan fry gnocchi per package directions.
  2. Add ham and broccoli. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until ham has started to brown. Add garlic and stir 1 minute longer.
  3. Pour in cream and stir to combine. Add sun dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Stirring constantly add in chicken broth.
  4. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Sauce should thicken slightly. If you like a saucier dish thin out by adding a little more broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Sprinkle cheese and parsley over top. Keep skillet on low heat for about 5 minutes until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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Serve with garlic toast and a side salad.

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Bacon, Apple and Cheddar Waffle Sammies

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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15

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Serves
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4

servings

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add brown sugar and maple syrup and stir until sugar has dissolved and sauce is just thickened. About 1 minute.
  3. Add apple and toss to coat. Stir frequently until apples start to brown and soften. About 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  4. Prepare bacon per microwave directions.
  5. Assemble waffles by placing one slice of cheddar cheese onto each waffle divide bacon over top followed by spooning apples over bacon. Top with remaining waffle.
  6. Garnish with strawberries if using and add additional maple syrup if desired. Enjoy immediately.
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MAKE AHEAD – Make sugar caramelized apples in advance and store in a container with a tightfitting lid. Keep refrigerated until use and simply warm up in the microwave.

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