CANADIAN : Lobster Stew

Ingredients :

* 1 medium sized onion, chopped
* 2 tbsp. butter
* 2 medium sized potatoes, diced
* 1 cup water
* 2 cups lobster meat, cup up
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp pepper
* 2 cups milk
* 1 cup light cream
* 1/4 cup butter

Directions :

In deep saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.(Don't brown). Add potatoes and water,
cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Add remaining ingredients. Reheat.
DO NOT BOIL. Makes 4 servings

CANADIAN : Maple walnut Ice Cream

Ingredients :

* 1 cup pure maple syrup
* 3 egg yolks
* 2 cups light cream
* 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
* 1 tbsp. maple liquor or dash of maple extract

Directions :

In deep heavy saucepan, bring maple syrup to boil and cook over medium-high heat, without stirring,
until syrup reaches soft-ball stage (234F on candy thermometer), about 10 minutes. In large bowl
and using electric mixer, beat egg yolks; gradually pour in hot syrup, beating constantly at medium
speed. Increase speed to high and beat for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until mixture is cool
and thickened. Blend in cream, walnuts and maple liqueur (if using). Cover and regrigerate until
thoroughly chilled. Freeze in ice-cream maker following manufacturer's instructions. Makes about 4 cups.
Cooking pure maple syrup to soft-ball stage concentrates its woodsy rich flavour.

CANADIAN: Stuffed Meatloaf

 

Ingredients :

* 2 eggs
* 1/4 cup ketchup
* 1 tsp salt
* 3/4 tsp oregano
* 1/2 tsp basil
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp pepper
* 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
* 1 3/4 cups dried bread crumbs & Milk
* 3/4 cup cottage cheese (drained)
* 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)


Directions :


In large bowl combine 2 eggs, ketchup, salt and spices. Add ground beef and 1 1/2 cups of bread crumbs.
If mixture seems dry add up to 1/4 cup milk. Do not overmix or texture will be too compact.With fork mix cottage cheese, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, egg and dried parsley in small bowl or whirl in blender. Pat half of meat mixture into loaf pan. Make an indentation down the centre. Spoon filling into indentation. Cover remaining meat mixture. (Can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated for 8 hours.) Bake at 350 deg F. (180 deg. C) for one hour.Drain off excess fat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.In large bowl combine 2 eggs, ketchup, salt and spices. Add ground beef and 1 1/2 cups of bread crumbs. If mixture seems dry add up to 1/4 cup milk. Do not overmix or texture will be too compact.With fork mix cottage cheese, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, egg and dried parsley in small bowl or whirl in blender. Pat half of meat mixture into loaf pan. Make an indentation down the centre. Spoon filling into indentation. Cover remaining meat mixture.
(Can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated for 8 hours.) Bake at 350 deg F. (180 deg. C) for one hour. Drain off excess fat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CANADIAN: Vegetarian Tourtiere

Ingredients :


* 2 cups TVP(Textured Vegetable Protien) granules
* 1 to 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
* 3 tablespoons oil
* 2 cups onion, chopped
* 2 cups mushroom, chopped
* 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
* 1 teaspoon ground pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon each salt, savory, thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* pinch cloves, pinch nutmeg
* 1/2 cup beer
* pastry for 2 pies, tops and bottoms

Directions :


Dip the TVP in veggie stock, it should absorb all the liquid.Heat oil in a LARGE frying pan over
medium-high heat. cook onions until transluscent.Add mushrooms and cook a further 3-4 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium. Add breadcrumbs and seasonings and stir. Adjust spices to taste.Add wet TVP and
beer (it should be beer for the taste,)stir, and cook until all the liquid has evaporated but
mixture is still moist. You may need 2 frying pans at this point. You may also need to adjust the amount
of liquid depending on the heat and the absorbancy of the TVP.Let cool slightly. Divide into the two pie
shells. Top with pastry lids, crimp edges, and vent. Uncooked pies can be frozen at this point.Bake at
425 degrees F for 15 minutes, reduce to 350 and bake a further 45-55 minutes or until pastry is golden.
I like this all by itself, but if you want to serve it with a sauce try a mild fruit chutney (plum is good),
HP sauce (if you're Canadian or a Brit), or A1 sauce (if you're American).

CANADIAN ;Potato Rounds

Ingredients :

* 2 large baking potatoes, unpeeled
* no-stick vegetable oil cooking spray
* 1/2-3/4 cup tex-mex cheese
* 5 slices bacon, cooked,drained and crumbled
* 2 green onions, diced
* 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Directions :

Preheat oven to 450.Slice potatoes evenly, about 1/4" thick.Spray baking pan with no stick spray.
Place potatoes on pan and bake turning once until golden, about 15-20 minutes Combine bacon, cheese,
and green onions.Remove potatoes from oven.Brush tops with barbecue sauce.Evenly spread cheese
topping blend on top.Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted.