Dinner for Breakfast: Smoked Ham Open Waffle

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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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24

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  • Preparation

  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

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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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  • Preparation

  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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Bacon Sweet Potato Mash

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5

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Total Time
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20

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4

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  • Preparation

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Cook bacon until just crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove onto a paper towel lined plate and keep warm.
  4. Add heavy cream, maple syrup, butter, and cooked bacon to the prepared mashed sweet potatoes and combine until all ingredients are incorporated and have a silky texture.
  5. Add salt to taste.
  6. Serve immediately.
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Tight on time? Swap our Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon to our Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® Fully Cooked Natural Bacon Pieces!

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Wrapped Dog Skewers

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

  • 4pieces Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ BBQ Format
  • 4slices Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon
  • 1green pepper, cubed
  • 1zucchini, cubed
  • 1yellow pepper, cubed
  • 1red onion, cubed
  • BBQ sauce to glaze
  1. Heat grill to 400°F.
  2. Cut hot dog and bacon into quarters and wrap each piece of Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ with bacon.
  3. Alternately thread each skewer with one piece of bacon-wrapped hot dog, along with one piece of pepper, red onion, and zucchini. Repeat with each skewer until all ingredients are used.
  4. Grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, turning frequently until lightly charred. Baste with BBQ sauce during last minute of grilling. Brush with additional sauce if desired.
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Pair a sweet siracha dipping sauce with this dish!

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Lemon Pepper Sweet Potato Poutine

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5

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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

  • 2pieces Maple Leaf Prime® Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
  • 1(500g pkg) sweet potato fries, prepared
  • 1cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¼cup spring onions, finely chopped
  • 2tbsp Creamy Garlic Lemon Mayo, prepared
  • Creamy Garlic Lemon Mayo

  • 1large egg
  • 1tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1tbsp white vinegar
  • 1cup (240 ml) canola oil
  • 1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4cloves garlic, roasted salt
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bake chicken thighs for 30 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. Using a fork, shred chicken away from bone. Set aside.
  4. Prepare fries according to package instructions.
  5. Arrange cooked fries on a large serving tray.
  6. Top fries with cooked chicken and shredded cheese. Drizzle the Creamy Garlic Lemon Mayo over top and garnish with finely chopped spring onions.

Creamy Garlic Lemon Mayo

  1. Add egg to the small bowl of a food processor and process for 20 seconds. Add the mustard, vinegar, roasted garlic, and salt. Process for another 20 seconds.
  2. Turn the food processor on then begin to slowly add the oil.
  3. When all the oil has been added, scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and process for an extra 10 seconds. Add extra salt, lemon juice, or vinegar to taste.
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Remaining 6 cuts of chicken in the box can be roasted at 375° F for 30-35 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Serve with warm pita bread.

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Herb and Garlic Chicken Al Faham

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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1

hour

Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1Maple Leaf Prime® Herb and Garlic Flattened Chicken
  • 4grilled pitas, prepared
  • 1(650g pkg) french fries, prepared
  • Salad

  • 1medium tomato, diced
  • 1medium red onion, diced
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Cilantro
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high and grease the grill with oil.
  2. Place the marinated chicken skin-side up on the grill.
  3. Cover the grill and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the salad by mixing the diced tomato and red onion in olive oil, adding salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.
  5. Flip the chicken and grill for another 5 minutes.
  6. Move the chicken to the upper level of the grill. Close the lid.
  7. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 185°F (approximately 50 minutes). Do not over grill.
  8. Warm pita on the grill and serve with fries and salad.
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Roasted Garlic and Zaatar Aioli Dipping Sauce
• 1 head garlic, roasted
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, zaatar mixture
• Kosher salt and ground black
pepper, to taste

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Hummus Dogwrap

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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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  • Preparation

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Lay tortillas on a clean surface and spread hummus onto each one. Place tomato, lettuce, avocado, and cheese over top.
  3. Grill hot dogs, turning frequently until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  4. Place two hot dogs overtop each of the tortillas. Fold in ends of tortilla and roll tightly.
  5. Place tortilla seam side down onto grill for 1-2 minutes. Turn and grill for 1-2 minutes longer or until browned.
  6. Slice in half and serve immediately.
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Sides – boiled eggs, grilled eggplant, grilled tomatoes.
Use the remaining Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ to create similar sandwiches.

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Ham and White Bean Soup

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15

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Total Time
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40

minutes

Serves
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4 to 6

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  • Preparation

  • 1 cup Maple Leaf® Natural Ham, diced
  • 2carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
  • 2celery ribs, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
  • ½head fennel, halved, thinly sliced
  • 1lg onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1tbsp rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1.5litres low sodium chicken stock
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 2tbsp Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 119 oz can cannellini bean, drained and rinsed
  • Salt and pepper
  1. Place a large pot on medium heat.
  2. Add the oil, onion, carrots, fennel, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
  3. Stir in the rosemary, beans, ham and stock.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil and then to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until flavours have blended.
  5. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper as desired.
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Serve with fresh baguette or your favourite crusty bread.

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