Jelly Balls

Your next favourite appetizer – rally round the chaffing dish!

Jelly Balls
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Ingredients
  1. 1 lb. (500 g.)lean ground beef
  2. 1 egg, beaten
  3. 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
  4. 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  5. 1/2 cup chopped onion
  6. 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  7. salt and pepper to taste
  8. Chili Grape Sauce
  9. 12 oz. (341 ml) bottle chili sauce
  10. 10 oz. (284 ml) jar grape jelly
  11. 1 tsp. lemon juice
  12. 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  13. 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
Instructions
  1. Mix ground beef with egg, bread crumbs, parsley, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Roll into balls 1″ in diameter. Heat chili sauce, jelly, lemon juice, brown sugar and soy sauce in a large pot. Bring to a boil and add uncooked meatballs. Simmer meatballs in sauce for 30 minutes. Serve in a chafing dish. (avec toothpicks!) Makes about 50 balls. Freezes well.
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Parmesan Portobellos

Portobello mushrooms are a hearty complement to beef. This recipe and “Teriyaki Portobello Mushrooms” are found on the same page – both will be a hit!

Parmesan Portobellos
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Ingredients
  1. 2 Tbsp. sliced shallots
  2. 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  3. 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  4. 1/4 cup butter
  5. 1 lb.(500g)sliced portobello mushrooms
  6. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  7. 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  8. pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Clean tops of mushrooms with brush or moist paper towel. Don’t peel them – you’ll lose the flavor! Saute shallots and garlic in oil and butter for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms, stirring until golden. Add vinegar and stir well to deglaze pan. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Season with pepper and serve immediately. Serves 4.
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Napa Cabbage Salad

You MUST make this salad – everyone asks for the recipe. Excellent for picnics, buffets – and teenagers! Serves 10-12

Napa Cabbage Salad
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Ingredients
  1. 1 large Napa cabbage(suey choy)cabbage, chopped
  2. 2 bunches green onions, chopped
  3. 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  4. 1/4 cup butter
  5. 1 cup slivered almonds
  6. 2 pkg. chicken-favoured oriental soup noodles with seasoning mix
Dressing
  1. 1 cup vegetable oil
  2. 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  3. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  4. 2 tsp. soy sauce
  5. 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
  1. Place chopped cabbage, green onions and red pepper in large salad bowl.
  2. Melt butter in frying pan and saute almonds, broken noodles and seasonings until golden. Add to cabbage mixture and toss.
  3. Shake dressing ingredients in a jar. Pour SOME over salad and toss at least 1/2 hour before serving. NOTE: You will have extra dressing – refrigerate and use again.
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Berry Topped Chocolate Torte

A very showy and easy way to celebrate fresh raspberries. We like to “demo” this recipe in front of live audiences -it always works and we get rave reviews!

Berry Topped Chocolate Torte
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Ingredients
  1. 2/3 cup ground almonds
  2. 3 Tbsp. flour
  3. pinch of salt
  4. 3/4 cup butter
  5. 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  6. 1/2 cup sugar
  7. 3 eggs, separated
  8. 1/2 cup sugar
  9. 3 Tbsp. Grand Marnier liqueur or orange juice
  10. 1 cup whipping cream
  11. 1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier liqueur
  12. 2 cups raspberries
  13. good quality chocolate bar to make chocolate curls
Instructions
  1. Grease a 9″ springform pan and line with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine almonds, flour and salt. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter in saucepan and stir in cocoa and sugar.
  3. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick; gradually blend in cocoa mixture. Stir in almond mixture.
  4. In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add sugar. Fold whites into chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 375 F. for 25 or 30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of torte and remove sides of springform pan. Gently peel off parchment paper.
  5. (The torte will fall in middle, but don’t worry, you can fill it with whipped cream!)
  6. Drizzle 3 Tbsp. Grand Marnier over cake. Cool completely and wrap with plastic wrap. This can be stored in refrigerator for two days.
  7. Whip cream and fold in Grand Marnier. Spread on torte and decorate with berries and chocolate curls.
Notes
  1. To make chocolate curls: Shave room temperature chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler directly onto the cake. Be sure to scatter some on the plate for a “chefly” look!!
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Pineapple, Rhubarb, Watermelon and Mango Sorbets

Sorbet is so simple to make – and the flavour is amazing. Your family and friends won’t believe you did it!

 

Pineapple, Rhubarb, Watermelon and Mango Sorbets
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Ingredients
Simple Syrup
  1. 1 1/2 cups water
  2. 1 1/2 cups berry sugar
Pineapple Sorbet
  1. 1 large whole pineapple, peeled and cored
  2. 2 cups simple syrup
  3. 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Rhubarb Sorbet
  1. 5 cups diced rhubarb
  2. 1 1/4 cups simple syrup
  3. 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Watermelon Sorbet
  1. 1/4 medium-sized watermelon, skin and seeds removed
  2. 1 cup simple syrup
  3. 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Mango Sorbet
  1. 3 ripe mangoes, peeled
  2. 1/2 cup simple syrup
  3. 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
To make Simple Syrup
  1. In a small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil. Simmer until sugar has dissolved. Yields 2 1/2 cups.
PINEAPPLE SORBET
  1. Cut pineapple into chunks and puree in food processor. Mix 2 1/2 cups pureed pulp with simple syrup and lemon juice. Strain through sieve. Freeze in a 9″x13″ glass baking dish or an ice cream maker. When solid, break into pieces and pulse in chilled food processor until smooth. Store in plastic container in freezer for up to 2 weeks.
RHUBARB SORBET
  1. Puree rhubarb in food processor. Strain through sieve or cheesecloth, pressing to extract all of the juice. Discard pulp. Mix juice together with simple syrup and lemon juice and freeze in a 9″x13″ glass baking dish or an ice cream maker. Process as for Pineapple Sorbet.
WATERMELON SORBET
  1. Cut watermelon in pieces and puree in food processor. Mix 3 cups of puree with simple syrup and lemon juice. Freeze in a 9″x13″ glass baking dish or an ice cream maker. Process as for Pineapple Sorbet.
MANGO SORBET
  1. Cut mango pulp from pit and puree in food processor. Mix 1 3/4 cups mango puree with simple syrup and lemon juice. Strain through sieve. Freeze in 9″x13″ glass baking dish or an ice cream maker. Process as for Pineapple Sorbet
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Eggs Ole!

You’ll love this recipe – easy, colourful and delicious. Great for “high days and holidays”!

Eggs Ole!
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Ingredients
  1. 12 Eggs
  2. 1/4 cup water
  3. salt and pepper taste
  4. 3 Tbsp. butter
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  6. 3 Tbsp. butter
  7. 1/2 – 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  8. 1/2 cup chopper green onion
  9. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
  10. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red pepper
  11. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
  12. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes
  13. 1/4 cup chopped green chilies (canned or fresh)
  14. salt and pepper to taste (again!)
  15. 1/2 lb. (250 g) Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  16. salsa
Instructions
  1. Beat eggs and water together. Season with salt and pepper. Melt butter in frying pan and add egg mixture. Scramble JUST UNTIL MOIST. Place in large ovenproof dish and keep warm in oven. Melt that other butter in frypan and saute all veggies till tender. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over eggs, sprinkle with grated cheese and return to 300 F. oven until cheese melts. Serve with lots of salsa. Good for 6. CARAMBA!!
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Caramelized Onion and Potato Flan

This is one of the first recipes Chef Vincent shared with us for “A Year of the Best” – SOLD! Excellent with ham or roast beef

Caramelized Onion and Potato Flan
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Ingredients
  1. 2 Tbsp. butter
  2. 2 large onions
  3. 6-8 medium baker potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  4. salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  5. 1/2 -3/4 lb. Emmenthal or Gruyere cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. In large frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in butter until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cook slowly to caramelize.
  2. Grease a 9″x13″ pan or large round baking dish. Layer half the potato slices in a shingle fashion and season. Top with half the onions and Emmenthal. Repeat next layer, ending with cheese. Bake at 350 F. for 50 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Cut in squares or wedges to serve.
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Traditional Lasagne

A forever favourite 

Traditional Lasagne
Serves 8
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Ingredients
Meat Sauce
  1. 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  2. 1 cup diced onions
  3. 1 garlic clove, minced
  4. 1-19 oz. can Italian tomatoes
  5. 1-14 oz. can tomato sauce
  6. 1 – 5 1/2 oz. can tomato paste
  7. 1/2 cup red wine
  8. 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  9. 1 tsp. sugar
  10. salt and pepper to taste
  11. 1 tsp. basil
  12. 1 tsp. oregano
  13. 8 lasagne noodles, cooked according to package directions
  14. 2 cups ricotta or cottage cheese
  15. 1 lb. sliced mozzarella cheese
  16. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Brown beef, onions, and garlic. Drain off fat. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, wine, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. In a 9″x13″ pan, layer 1/2 of the meat sauce, 1/2 of the noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake at 350 F. for 40 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Caesar Salad (on the website). The meat sauce may be served over any cooked pasta.
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