Recipe Tag: a chilly winter evening

Classic Bacon Cheddar Pierogies with Tangy Maple Broccoli Salad

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10

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375gr Pkg Maple Leaf Original Bacon, diced into 1” inch pieces
  • 1907 Box Frozen Potato Cheddar Filled Pierogies, cooked and drained
  • 1large onion, sliced
  • 1½cup cheddar cheese or white cheddar, shredded
  • ¼cup green onions, sliced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Sour Cream – optional
  • Salad:
  • 3small crowns broccoli, cut into florets -steamed to al dente and chilled
  • 2tbsp dried cranberries
  • 10cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Vinaigrette:
  • ¼cup olive oil
  • 2tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1½tbsp maple syrup
  • 1tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1tbsp salad seasoning, dried
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon for 1 to 2 minutes until bacon just starts to render.
  2. Add onions and cook stirring frequently for about 6 to 8 minutes until bacon is just starting to crisp and onions are soft and golden.
  3. Using a soup spoon, tilt pan to remove some of the rendered bacon. Return skillet to heat and add cooked Pierogies. Let pierogies brown on one side before using a spatula to flip and coat with bacon and onion. Heat through for about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add cheddar cheese and sprinkle green onion over top. Turn heat down to low and allow cheese to melt.
  5. Salad:
    1. Place prepared broccoli, cranberries and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
    2. In a separate bowl combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Whisk well to combine.
    3. Pour over salad and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve pierogies with a dollop of sour cream and salad, enjoy immediately.
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This broccoli salad is sure to be an all year crowd pleaser and the perfect compliment to rich and hearty pierogies. Try topping this broccoli salad with Maple Leaf Ready Crisp for a smoky addition when making a big batch!

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Popcorn Chicken Parmesan Fettuccini Alfredo

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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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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1560gr Maple Leaf Prime Popcorn Chicken
  • 1500gr pkg Pappardelle noodles or other long wide pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • 1420ml jar Alfredo sauce, prepared
  • 1350ml jar tomato sauce, prepared and warmed through
  • 1cup red and green peppers, thinly sliced
  • ⅓cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½cup pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Basil – garnish
  • Cherry tomato – chopped, garnish
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prepare chicken per package directions
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add peppers and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until just softened.
  3. Add alfredo sauce and reserved pasta water and combine well.
  4. Add cooked pasta and parmesan to sauce and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Toss popcorn chicken in warm tomato sauce. Divide pasta onto plates and spoon chicken over top.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and chopped cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese if desired.
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Try serving with warm garlic loaf.
Like a little spice, season with crushed chili peppers for a little kick.

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Crispy Baked Chicken with Fall Root Vegetables

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10

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Total Time
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55

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Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 8Maple Leaf Prime Chicken Thighs
  • 1small sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1heaping cup butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 2small beets, peeled and diced
  • 2carrots, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1small head green cabbage, sliced into wedges
  • 2tbsp olive oil, divided plus extra
  • 1tbsp maple syrup
  • 1tbsp butter
  • ½tsp rosemary
  • ½tsp garlic salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic loaf – optional
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place sweet potato, squash and beets in a large bowl. Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive into bowl followed by maple syrup, rosemary and garlic salt. Toss well to coat and arrange onto a baking sheet.
  3. Place chicken into the same bowl and drizzle with remaining tbsp of olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Nestle chicken around the vegetables onto baking tray. Cut butter into small cubes and place on top of each piece of chicken.
  4. Place cabbage wedges and carrots onto 2nd baking tray and drizzle liberally with salt and pepper.
  5. Place chicken on middle rack of oven and place cabbage and carrot tray on the rack below. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Using tongs flip cabbage wedges and carrots. Change oven setting to low broil and roast for another 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is golden and crispy. Vegetables should be tender crisp to soft.
  6. Arrange onto a family style serving platter and drizzle with pan drippings, serve with garlic loaf if using.
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Nothing screams fall like beautiful colored root vegetables. Switch it up and try using pumpkin, onions and fennel.
You can use a combination of Maple Leaf chicken legs and thighs if desired.

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Ultimate Loaded Bacon Potato Soup

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10

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Total Time
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70

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Serves
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6 to 8

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375gr pkg Maple Leaf Natural Bacon, ½ inch dice
  • 2lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ¼ inch pieces
  • 1medium onion, small dice
  • 1tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2½tbsp butter
  • ¼cup AP flour
  • 3½cups chicken broth
  • 1⅓cup 2% milk
  • 1cup cream
  • ½tsp paprika
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Sharp or old cheddar, grated + extra
  • Sour cream + extra
  • Green onion, garnish
  1. Cook bacon in a large heavy bottom soup pot or Dutch oven for 4 to 5 minutes until just crisp. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Remove all but 1 tbsp of bacon render.
  2. Add butter and onions and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and paprika and stir frequently until smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add potatoes and stir to coat. Pour in milk, broth and cream. Stir well to combine. Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork – they should almost be falling apart.
  5. Remove pot from stovetop onto a heat resistant surface. Place an oven mitt on one hand and lay a clean kitchen towel tight over the pot with enough room to place a hand mixer or an immersion blender into pot. Mix on low to medium until desired consistency.
  6. Add cheese and sour cream and continue to blend for another 1 to 2 minutes or until ingredients are incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add ¾ of the bacon into the soup and stir well.
  8. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with remaining bacon, shredded cheddar, a dollop of sour cream and green onion if using.
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Bacon kitchen hack! Take the stress out of dicing bacon and try using sharp, clean kitchen shears.
Serve with fresh baguette and a small green salad.

Great make ahead! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze in portions!

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Fiesta Chicken Enchilada Bake

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20

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Total Time
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1h30

Minutes

Serves
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6

portions

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken Breast
  • 2tsp chili powder or chipotle seasoning 
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 1medium red pepper, sliced
  • 1medium green pepper, sliced
  • 1medium onion, sliced
  • 1215gr pkg Mexican style rice, prepared
  • 2296ml can Mild Enchilada Sauce, prepared
  • 6large tortillas
  • 1320gr bag Tex Mex Cheese blend, shredded
  • 2cups head lettuce, shredded
  • Salsa or pico de gallo
  • Sour cream
  • Cooking spray
  1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and pour in 1 can of enchilada sauce and set aside. 
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place chicken on top. Place peppers and onions evenly around chicken. Sprinkle with seasoning and salt and pepper. Drizzle a scant amount of olive oil over top. Using your hands, gently toss vegetable and chicken to coat evenly. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and vegetable are tender crisp.
  3. Allow chicken to cool slightly and shred each breast with a fork and set aside.
  4. Working on a clean surface, lay tortillas flat and divide rice over top. Divide chicken over top followed by vegetables. Roll tightly into a burrito and wedge them seam side down tightly side by side into casserole dish. They should be snug. Evenly pour remaining can of enchilada sauce over top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 mins.
  5. Remove foil from casserole dish and set oven setting to low broil. Evenly sprinkle cheese over top and brown for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden. Allow to cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish enchiladas with lettuce, sour cream and salsa or Pico de Gallo over top. Use a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like a little spice!
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Customize your enchiladas and top with your favorite ingredients such as pickled jalapenos, Cilantro or green olives. Serve with warm tortilla chips on the side.

**This is a great make ahead meal and makes wonderful leftovers. Easy to batch up for weekly meal planning.

**Styling tip – This is a little tricky to style so I would suggest having some small bowls in the image with the shredded chicken, veg and cheese ( just to place a spot light on the chicken ).

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Quick Skillet Chicken Coconut Curry

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5

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Total Time
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25

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Serves
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4

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  • 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

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5

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Total Time
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20

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4-6

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  • 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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Creole Style Express Jambalaya

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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

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  • 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

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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

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  • 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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