Picnic Hotdog Board

Preparation
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20

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Total Time
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40

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Serves
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4

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  • Preparation

  • 6Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ Original Hot Dogs
  • 1Maple Leaf® Natural Original Smoked Sausage, Sliced
  • 4slices 375g pkg Maple Leaf® Natural Original Bacon
  • 4Hotdog Buns
  • Big Mac Hotdogs
  • ½Cup Special Sauce (Mayonnaise, Dill Pickle Relish, Ketchup & Yellow Mustard, Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt)
  • 2Slices American Cheese
  • ½cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 4slices Dill Pickle
  • ¼medium White Onion – Finely diced.
  • BLT hotdogs
  • ½Cup mayonnaise
  • ½Cup romaine lettuce, shredded
  • ½Cup Sliced tomatoes
  • Nacho cheese Hotdogs
  • ½cup nacho cheese sauce, prepared
  • 4jalapeno slices – optional
  • ¼cup Crushed corn tortillas
  • ¼cup tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup guacamole, prepared
  • Chimichurri smoked sausage
  • ½Cup chimichurri, prepared
  • 1Pickles shallot, sliced

Big Mac Hotdogs

  1. Preheat the grill to high heat.
  2. Whisk together all the special sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Place 2 Hotdogs on the grill using tongs.
  4. While the hot dogs are cooking, toast the buns.
  5. Place two slices of American cheese into each hot dog bun. Return the buns to the grill for 1-2 minutes for the cheese to melt.
  6. Add 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce into each hot dog bun.
  7. Place both grilled hot dog into the bun and place 3-4 pickle slices. Sprinkle white onion over top.
  8. Drizzle the hot dog with the special sauce and serve.

BLT Hotdogs

  1. Tightly wrap each hot dog with bacon.
  2. Place on the grill over medium heat, cook hot dogs, turning frequently with tons, until bacon is crispy and cooked through for about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, spread mayonnaise onto each toasted hot dog bun, then layer in romaine and tomatoes. Top with bacon-wrapped hot dog and serve.

Nacho cheese Hotdogs

  1. To the heated grill add hot dogs and grill them a couple minutes per side.
  2. Serve the hot dogs on toasted hotdog buns, then top with nacho cheese, crushed tortilla chips, jalapeno slices, diced tomato, and guacamole.

Chimichurri Smoked Sausage

  1. Grill the sausage until the exterior is crisp and char marks appear, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  2. Serve grilled sausages in toasted buns and top with chimichurri sauce
    and pickled red shallots.
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Rotisserie chicken Orzo salad

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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25

minutes

Serves
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6

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1pkg Maple Leaf® Rotisserie Chicken Legs
  • 100g orzo pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled.
  • 3tbsp olive oil
  • 3tbsp lemon juice
  • 1clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1Cup bell peppers, diced.
  • 1Cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2red onion, diced
  • 3tbsp Parsley, minced
  1. Preheat the oven at 375 F.
  2. Prepare Maple Leaf Rotisserie Chicken Legs per package directions.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until totally combined.
  4. To a large mixing bowl, add the orzo and all other ingredients. Pour the dressing over the top and stir to combine.
  5. Top with parsley and serve with Rotisserie chicken.
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Grilled Chicken Street Corn Tacos

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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30

minutes

Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

    Chicken Marinade:

  • 8pcs Maple Leaf Prime® Boneless, Skinless
    Chicken Thighs
    , diced.
  • ½cup Canola Oil
  • 3tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1tsp Cumin
  • ½tsp Oregano
  • ½tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½tsp Onion powder
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Tacos:

  • 8Corn Tortillas
  • 1cup Enchilada sauce
  • ¼cup green pepper, finely diced
  • ¼cup Red onion, finely diced
  • ¼cup pineapple, finely diced
  • 4-5slices Jalapeno, optional
  • ¼cup feta cheese
  • 1/8cup Cilantro, chopped
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, stir together oil, lime juice, Oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour marinade over chicken. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Cut into small pieces.
  3. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and transfer the chicken pieces onto the pan. Mix the Enchilada sauce and cook until the sauce is reduced, and chicken is cooked through.
  4. In a bowl mix the diced vegetables together and keep aside. Place corn tortillas one-by-one in a hot skillet and soften for a few seconds. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.
  5. Top with chicken, diced vegetables, and sprinkle with feta cheese and cilantro. Repeat for all 8 tortillas and serve.
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• Served with creamy street corn.
• Taquere sauce can be used instead of Enchilada sauce for spice.
• Cotija cheese can be used instead of feta cheese.

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Roasted Ham and Spring Vegetables

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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30

minutes

Serves
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5

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1600 g pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Smoked Ham, diced
  • 500g Brussels sprout, halved
  • 3yellow Bell pepper, diced
  • 3Green Bell pepper, diced
  • 2Medium Red Onion, diced
  • 3Carrots, diced
  • 2Tbsp olive oil
  • 3Cloves garlic finely diced
  • 1Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1Tsp Salt
  • ½tsp pepper
  1. Preheat oven at 350 F.
  2. Combine all ingredients on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Drizzle Olive oil and add garlic, Italian seasoning, Salt, and pepper and mix well.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are lightly charred and crisp on the outside and tender in the center.
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Use Radish to give more vibrant colour to the roast.

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Shredded Chicken Nachos

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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20

minutes

Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1250g pkg Maple Leaf® Natural Shredded Chicken
  • 1tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1445g pkg tortilla chips
  • 1medium red onion, diced
  • 1medium tomato, diced
  • ¼cup sour cream
  • ¼cup guacamole, prepared
  • 1spring onion, chopped
  • 1cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  1. Preheat the oven at 400 F.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add shredded chicken and season with taco seasoning.
  4. Sauté until thoroughly mixed for 3-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a plate and keep warm.
  5. For the nachos, arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer, overlapping slightly, on to a baking sheet pan. Spread the chicken evenly over the chips.
  6. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the chicken and add tomato and onion on top.
  7. Bake until the cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes.
  8. Remove the nachos from the oven, then sprinkle with scallions and spreading the guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges separately.
  9. Serve immediately.
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Add:
Black olives (optional)
Corn kernels (optional)
Black Beans (optional)

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Tasty Za’atar Chicken Dinner

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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35

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Serves
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4

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  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, za’atar spice blend, lime juice, and salt. Separate mixture into four equal parts.
  3. Coat the chicken breast with half of the mixture and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Combine the cauliflower florets and red onion with ¼ of the za’atar mixture and add to baking sheet.
  5. Place the baking sheet on the center rack for 25-30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Vegetables should be golden and caramelized.
  6. Drizzle the chicken with remaining ¼ za’atar mixture that was set aside and serve immediately.
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Serve with hummus or tahini sauce.

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Dinner for Breakfast: Smoked Ham Open Waffle

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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10

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Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1(600g) pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Smoked Ham, sliced
  • 1280g pkg prepared frozen buttermilk waffles, toasted
  • ½cup leftover mashed potatoes
  • ½cup leftover cranberry sauce
  • 1cup leftover gravy, warmed
  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and sear the smoked ham slices for 1 minute per side, then set aside.
  2. Assemble each toasted waffle by spreading 1 tbsp cranberry sauce on the waffle, topped with 1 tbsp of mashed potato and 3-4 slices of smoked ham.
  3. Pour the warm gravy on top and serve.
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Any Thanksgiving leftovers? Pile them on top of a fresh waffle to make for the most delicious breakfast creation

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Sweet & Salty Bacon Coconut Macaroons

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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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24

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the milk, shredded coconut, and condensed milk.
  4. Gently stir in the flour until completely incorporated.
  5. Add 1 cup of Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® Fully Cooked Natural Bacon Pieces and mix until evenly combined.
  6. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture on a baking sheet, placing each spoonful 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool before serving.
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Add ¼ cup of crushed cashew nuts!

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Tangy Pomegranate Chicken

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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50

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Serves
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4

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Insert the onion inside the chicken cavity.
  3. Thoroughly mix the olive, salt, pepper, and thyme together. Evenly pour mixture over chicken.
  4. Roast chicken for 45 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan stir in all ingredients of the glaze and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally and reduce to ¾ of its original size and set aside.
  6. Halfway through the cook time, baste the chicken with the glaze and baste again at 40 minutes. Chicken should be a deep golden brown colour and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Allow to rest a few minutes before carving.
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Serve with orange slices and pomegranate for a decorative look – and squeeze orange over chicken for an added tangy taste!

If the chicken is browning too quickly, cover loosely with tin foil and remove for the last 10 to 15 minutes of cook time.

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