June • 2022
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S. R E M R A F L A RE REAL DADS. FOOD HEROES & FEEL GOOD RECIPES ADVERTORIAL
Grill Up Some Love This Father’s Day! It’s often been said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. We know that you have already captured Dad’s heart, but why not seal the deal with a delicious barbeque or picnic spread on Father’s Day? Eggs make the perfect ingredient for any summer meal. Don’t believe us? Imagine Classic Deviled Eggs, Sweet and Spicy Potato and Egg Salad, or the perfect burger—all made with eggs! Now follow up your meal with a sweet but tart Mason Jar Lemon Meringue or French Cruller. Did you know that the eggs you buy in the grocery store go from farm to grading station to store shelves in only four to seven days? Look for cartons with the maple leaf symbol, so you know you are buying eggs that are produced from one of the more than 500 egg farm families across Ontario! Ontario egg farmers work every day to care for the hens that produce high-quality, fresh and versatile eggs. So whether you are making a treat to show Dad how much you care or scrambling up a few for a quick breakfast, eggs are
the perfect ingredient no matter the occasion! Try our delicious Egg-in-a-Hole Burger to see for yourself, or visit getcracking.ca to find more recipe ideas. www.getcracking.ca/recipes/egghole-burgers EGG-IN-A-HOLE BURGERS This turkey burger contains all your favourite ingredients like ketchup, cheese, and mayo, but with a surprise on the inside— an egg! YIELD: 4 BURGERS • PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES • FREEZE TIME: 5 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES
Ingredients • 1.10 lb (500 g) ground turkey • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano • 1 ½ tsp (7.5 mL) dried thyme • 1 ½ tsp (7.5 mL) dried parsley • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt • 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper
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• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil • 4 eggs • ½ cup (125 mL) grated Cheddar cheese • 4 hamburger buns, toasted • 2 tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise • 2 tbsp (30 mL) ketchup • 4 green leaf lettuce leaves • 4 tomato slices
firmly press down, creating a cover and cook the egg until 5-inch (12 cm) round patty. desired doneness, about 3 to Using a 2-inch (5 cm) round 5 minutes. Remove from pan cutter, cut out the centre of and sprinkle each patty with 2 each patty. Use the cut meat tbsp (30 mL) cheese. Repeat to make the fourth patty. with the remaining two patties. Place patties on a small parch- 3 Spread each bun bottom and ment-lined baking sheet; freeze top with mayonnaise and for 5 minutes to firm up. ketchup. Place patty on the 2 Preheat a 10-inch (25 cm) cast bottom bun, followed by letiron pan to medium-high heat. tuce and tomato slice. Finish Instructions Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil. with a bun top. Serve warm. 1 In a large bowl, gently mix turWorking in batches, cook 2 4 Tip: Try jazzing it up with key, Worcestershire, oregano, patties for 6 minutes. Flip different toppings! Make it and crack 1 egg into each thyme, parsley, garlic, salt and Greek-inspired by substituting pepper until combined. Divide hole—cook for 4 minutes. tomato with sundried tomatoes mixture into three even balls; Reduce heat to medium-low, and sliced olives.
Make Your Grocery Trip Greener Shopping for food is a regular activity for most families, but have you considered how little changes you can make at the grocery store could have a big impact on the planet? Making sustainable choices doesn’t need to be daunting. Here are some easy tips to make your grocery shopping greener.
PRIORITIZE ECOFRIENDLY PACKAGING Single-use food and beverage waste make up a startling 26.6 percent of all Canadian litter, according to the World Wildlife Foundation. On your next visit to the grocery store, look for products with recyclable or compostable packaging, like
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recycled and eco-friendly plastics, cardboard, and paper. Remember to dispose of packaging correctly at home by building an efficient recycling and composting system that your whole family can get involved with—even the kids. CHOOSE BETTER FOOD FOR A BETTER PLANET Food producers such as Maple Leaf Foods have been developing innovative ways to create delicious meals while offsetting carbon production. Offsetting carbon means that business practices don’t contribute to global warming and climate change. Look for foods from its range of sustainable proteins that have fully recyclable packaging.
Radio Canada International. On a smaller scale, we have leftovers we don’t know what to do with that pile up in the fridge, whether they’re unused ingredients or uneaten takeout. But there are always quick and easy fixes to elevate your leftovers and bring some fun to mealtime. Don’t leave your leftovers behind—“upcook” them in fun ways to reduce your food waste with these tips.
SPICE UP STEWS AND SOUPS Leftover or unused meat and vegetables take up room in our fridge, but they can bring endless and tasty upcooking opportunities in soups, braises, and stews, which can taste even richer on the second or TRY “UPCOOKING” YOUR third day. Most of the flavour MEALS TO REDUCE and weight of meat comes FOOD WASTE from the bones, so why waste Reducing food waste is essential them? Maximize your grocery to preserving the planet. It’s bill by simmering bones to estimated that the average make nutrient-packed bone Canadian wastes a staggering broth. Season with different 174 pounds of household spice profiles to make a wide food each year, according to range of international dishes
and travel the world without leaving your kitchen. BACON MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER Bacon is one of the most popular foods in Canada. In fact, a recent survey by Maple Leaf Foods reports that nearly half of Canadians believe that bacon makes everything taste better. Bacon is such a versatile ingredient that you can use leftovers to create tasty dishes for each course—even dessert! Look for all-natural bacon products, such as those from Maple Leaf Foods, to ensure you’re making a tasty choice that’s also sustainable. DON’T LOAF AROUND Bread ends and crusts have long been considered waste. However, these choice pieces—even when stale—can be the start of wonderful recipe ideas. French toast, crostini, and bread pudding all demand the use of bread crusts and day-old loaves, so with a little creativity, you can make the most of your next bakery purchase. —NC
