Start the year with fresh meal ideas It’s a new year and a wonderful time to introduce a fresh batch of new recipes to your family they’re sure to enjoy. We have four yummy and easy meal ideas, so let’s get into the kitchen and prepare delicious food grown and produced in Ontario. When shopping at your local grocery store, farmers’ market and on-farm market, think local, buy local and plan your meals with local ingredients. Instead of making individual pancakes, turn them into one giant pancake baked in the oven topped with a simple compote–both loaded with apples. Try our Sheet Pan Apple Pancake with Compote for breakfast or brunch drizzled with sweet Ontario maple syrup. It’s a delicious way to start the day. Turkey Tetrazzini is a creamy, crowd-pleasing pasta casserole and a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. A few modern twists make it simple to put together while honouring the original dish created with chicken over a century ago in honour of the legendary opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini. Are you looking for a new meatless meal to serve throughout the week? Mixed Mushroom Lasagna is the ideal recipe for you. Our mushroom lasagna is made with an easy cream sauce and layered with noodles, mushrooms and cheese, then baked until bubbly. To complete your meal, enjoy with an Ontario greenhouse spinach and strawberry salad. Meat Patties with Mushroom-Onion Gravy is an updated version of the classic Salisbury Steak–a cross between a meat loaf and hamburger–served with a mushroom and onion gravy. Your family will love this tasty meal served with buttery mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables. Visit foodlandontario.ca to find more quick and easy recipes you can prepare with food you can find in your fridge, freezer or pantry. Enjoy starting the new year with these fresh meal ideas your family will love. During the upcoming weeks, the Town Crier will feature the recipes for the above mentioned dishes – we hope you enjoy them! Please note that we also publish the recipes on our website mildmaycrier.com Sheet Pan Apple Pancake with Compote Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 17 minutesBaking Time: 22 minutesServes 6 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground cinnamon1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt2 Ontario Eggs2 cups (500 mL) Ontario Buttermilk3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil4 large Ontario Apples, unpeeled, finely chopped (about 4 cups/1 L), such as Gala, Idared or Spartan2 tbsp (25 mL) butter1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch1/2 cup (125 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup Line 15” x 10” (38 x 25 cm) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving a 2” (5 cm) overhang on long sides. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 tsp (5 mL) of the cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir in 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) of the apples. Stir flour mixture into milk mixture just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add remaining apples and cinnamon, brown sugar and 3 tbsp (45 mL) water; cook, stirring often, until apples are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tbsp (15 mL) water, whisk into apple mixture. Boil, stirring, until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Cut pancake into 12 squares, serve with apple compote and drizzle with maple syrup. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 10 gramsFAT: 14 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 92 gramsCALORIES: 533FIBRE: 3 gramsSODIUM: 310 mg- Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Sheet Pan Apple Pancake with Compote
