Seasonal Family-Friendly Recipes Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to be creative in the kitchen and prepare these seasonal, family-friendly recipes with all the delicious food grown and produced in Ontario. When shopping at your local grocery store, farmers’ market and on-farm market, think local, shop local and cook with local ingredients. Enjoy these savoury Sweet Potato Bacon Cheddar Muffins for breakfast or with a hearty bowl of soup or chili. Sweet potatoes are nutrient dense and provide moisture to the muffins. The homemade Maple Butter adds decadence! This flavourful and hearty Roast Vegetable and Buckwheat Salad is packed with protein and goodness. It is the perfect portable meal when you are on the go. You can easily change-up this recipe and replace the buckwheat with cooked barley. Sesame Pork and Savoy Stir-Fry is both versatile and delicious. Use ground pork beef, chicken or turkey – your choice. Serve over rice or noodles and dinner is ready! Your whole family will enjoy this yummy Stove-Top Apple Crisp which makes for an easy weeknight dessert. If you like, dress it up with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Also, another great option for breakfast served with a dollop of yogurt. Visit foodlandontario.ca to find more quick and easy recipes you can make with food you can find in your fridge, freezer or pantry. Enjoy preparing these tasty family-friendly recipes your whole family will love! During the upcoming weeks, the Town Crier will feature the recipes for the above mentioned dishes – we hope you enjoy them! Sweet Potato Bacon Cheddar Muffins Preparation Time: 25 minutesBaking Time: 20 minutesMakes 12 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old Ontario Cheddar Cheese1/2 cup (125 mL) diced cooked Ontario Bacon2-1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried rosemary, crushed1/2 tsp (2 mL) each baking soda and salt1-1/2 cups (325 mL) peeled shredded Ontario Sweet Potato1 Ontario Egg1-1/4 cups (300 mL) Ontario Milk1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil1 tbsp (15 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup1 tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar Maple Butter (optional):1/2 cup (125 mL) Ontario Butter, softened2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the cheese and 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the bacon. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, rosemary, baking soda and salt. Stir in sweet potato, remaining cheese and bacon. In medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, maple syrup and cider vinegar. Gently stir liquid mixture into dry mixture just until combined. Spoon batter into greased 12-cup muffin pan. Evenly sprinkle reserved cheese mixture over top. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove muffins to rack; serve warm with Maple Butter (if using). Maple Butter (optional): In medium bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and maple syrup until combined. Tip: Muffins will stay fresh refrigerated in airtight container for a couple of days or can be frozen for 3 months Nutritional Information:1 MuffinPROTEIN: 8 gramsFAT: 20 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 28 gramsCALORIES: 320FIBRE: 1 gramSODIUM: 360 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Sweet Potato Bacon Cheddar Muffins
