South American Arepas

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Have you ever tried arepas? Arepas are a classic South American dish which are gaining in popularity in North America. These beautiful little corn pockets are filled with adobo black bean, guacamole crema, roasted adobo plantain and topped with cilantro. Plantains are a staple of South American cuisine. These adobo roasted plantain are a delicious introduction to this exotic vegetable. Plantains look like bananas but eaten unripe they are starchy like a potato. This easy and exotic dish provides a balance of creamy avocado creama, spicy adobo black bean, crunchy red cabbage and savoury adobo plantain. You will fall in love with this dish 🙂

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Tools

knife
large pan
cutting board
lined baking sheet
bowl
strainer

Preparation

1

Prepare the plantain: Preheat oven to 400 F. Peel and slice the plantain into ½-inch rounds. Place the plantain slices on a lined baking sheet. Coat with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp) and sprinkle half the adobo spice on the plantain. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the plantain are golden.

2

Prepare the Arepas and garnish: Preheat oven to 400 F. In a medium bowl, add warm water (1 1/2 cup, 3 cups), and salt(1/2 tsp, 1 tsp). Slowly add and combine maserepa. You’re looking for a dough that doesn’t easily stick to your hands, is moldable and moist, and can be rolled into a ball. At fist the dough may appear too liquid but the maserepa will absorb water and thicken. Once you have that consistency, cover with a towel for 5 minutes.

Open the red cabbage under running cold water to reduce the cabbage smell. Separate the cilantro leaves from the stem. Set the garnishes aside.

3

Pan fry the arepas: Separate the dough in balls (6, 12). Carefully press the ball between the palms of your hands to form into a roughly 1/2-inch thick disc. If it cracks a lot on the sides, your dough may need 1 to 2 tsp more water. A little cracking is normal. You can close the cracks by patting the edge with your hands.

Heat the oil (1 tbsp, 2 tbsp) to a large pan. Heat on medium heat. Depending on the size of the pan you may have room for 6 or 4 arepas at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until deep golden brown, flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.

4

Bake the Arepas: Lower the oven to 350F to finish baking the plantain and bake the arepas. Transfer the arepas to a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until slightly puffed up and a little more golden brown in color. Let the arepas cool about 5 minutes and slice the arepa in half to build ”sandwiches”.

Note: the middle of the arepas will be sticky, we recommend using a bread knife and wiping it with a moist towel as required.

5

Make the filling: While the arepas are baking, cut the onion in small 1/2 cm dice. In a large pan, add the oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp). Rinse the black beans in a strainer. Turn on the heat to medium and add the black beans and onion diced. Cook about 6 minutes. Add the second half adobo spice and water (1/4 cup, 1/2 cup) combine and cook until the water reduces and a sauce forms – about 2 minutes.

6

Fill, Garnish and Serve: Fill each aerepas with the black bean filling, the guacamole crema, red cabbage and roasted plantain. Garnish each aerepa with cilantro. Serve 3 arepas per person.

Note: These may appear small but they are very filling.

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

plantain

adobo spice

1 1/2 tsp

3 tsp

masarepa

1 1/2 cup

3 cups

cilantro

3 gr

6 gr

red cabbage

75 gr

150 gr

onion

1 small

1 medium

black beans

1 cup

2 cups

guacamole crema

3 tbsp

1/3 cup

oil*

1/2 tsp + 1 tbsp

1 tsp + 2 tbsp

salt*

1/2 tsp

1 tsp

warm water*

1 1/2 cup

3 cups

water*

1/4 cup

1/2 cup

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Colour: Red
Alcohol: 13.5%
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PELEE ISLAND GEWURZTRAMINER
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Region: Canada
Colour: White
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Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington, Naturopath

CABBAGE
Cabbage is a great source of several powerful antioxidants including, lutein, zeaxanthin, sulforaphane and indole-3-carbionole. 1 serving of cabbage contains 85% of the body’s daily requirement for vitamin K, and over half of our vitamin C requirements.

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registred Dietician

Yum foods
Serve “yum” foods with new food. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other, new foods too.

Cooking for kids?
Go easy on the adobo spice blend as kids may not like it’s spicy flavour.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 6:

Fill, Garnish & Serve

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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South American Arepas

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Have you ever tried arepas? Arepas are a classic South American dish which are gaining in popularity in North America. These beautiful little corn pockets are filled with adobo pork, guacamole crema, roasted adobo plantain and topped with cilantro. Plantains are a staple of South American cuisine. These adobo roasted plantain are a delicious introduction to this exotic vegetable. Plantains look like bananas but eaten unripe they are starchy like a potato. This easy and exotic dish provides a balance of creamy avocado creama, spicy adobo pork, crunchy red cabbage and savoury adobo plantain. You will fall in love with this dish 🙂

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Tools

knife
large pan
cutting board
lined baking sheet
bowl
fork

Preparation

1

2

Prepare the Arepas and garnish: Preheat oven to 400 F. In a medium bowl, add warm water (1 1/2 cup, 3 cups), and salt(1/2 tsp, 1 tsp). Slowly add and combine maserepa. You’re looking for a dough that doesn’t easily stick to your hands, is moldable and moist, and can be rolled into a ball. Once you have that consistency, cover with a towel for 5 minutes.

Open the red cabbage under running cold water to reduce the cabbage smell. Separate the cilantro leaves from the stem. Set the garnishes aside.

3

4

Note: the middle of the arepas will be sticky, we recommend using a bread knife and wiping it with a moist towel as required.

5

Make the filling: While the arepas are baking, cut the onion in small 1/2 cm dice. In a large pan, add the oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp). Turn on the heat to medium and add the ground pork and onion diced. Cook about 8 minutes. Add the second half adobo spice and combine.

Note: Ensure ground pork is cooked to at least 165°F

6

Fill, Garnish and Serve: Fill each aerepas with the pork filling, the guacamole crema, red cabbage and roasted plantain. Garnish each aerepa with cilantro. Serve 3 arepas per person.

Note: These may appear small but they are very filling.

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

plantain

adobo spice

1 1/2 tsp

3 tsp

masarepa

1 1/2 cup

3 cups

cilantro

3 gr

6 gr

red cabbage

75 gr

150 gr

onion

1 small

1 medium

ground pork

200 gr

400 gr

guacamole crema

3 tbsp

1/3 cup

oil*

1/2 tsp + 1 tbsp

1 tsp + 2 tbsp

salt*

1/2 tsp

1 tsp

warm water*

1 1/2 cup

3 cups

Recommended Wine Pairing

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington, Naturopath

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registred Dietician

Yum foods
Serve “yum” foods with new food. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other, new foods too.

Cooking for kids?
Go easy on the adobo spice blend as kids may not like it’s spicy flavour.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 6:

Fill, Garnish & Serve

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Weight Watchers Smart Points

Nutritional Information

Rainbow chicken fresh rolls

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Rainbow spring rolls are packed with colorful, fresh vegetables, fresh mint, chicken and are served with a creamy peanut sauce. These bright and zesty rolls are healthy and delicious!

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You will need

Preparation

1

Setup & cook the chicken: Bring water to a boil for the vermicelli.

Thinly slice the Thai chicken. Season with salt. Cook in an oiled pan on medium heat 4 minutes* per side.

*Note: ensure the chicken is cooked to a minimum temperature of 165°F.

2

Cook the vermicelli: When the water is boiling, add the vermicelli and cook for 4 minutes.

Drain the vermicelli in the strainer or colander. Rinse the vermicelli under cold water. Set aside.

3

Prepare the vegetables: Rinse and dry all produces. Thinly cut the red cabbage. Cut the cucumber and carrots in julienne (the shape of a match). Separate the mint leaves.

4

Soften the rice paper: In a plate, place 1 cm of warm water. Submerge a sheet of rice paper for 10 seconds*.
Place the wet rice paper on a cutting board or a plate.

Note: If you let the rice paper submerged too long the rice paper will become too fragile to work with.

5

Assemble the fresh rolls: Set up your assembly station. See the first image for recommended step order.

Towards the top end of the rice paper, add the vermicelli, carrots, chicken, red cabbage, romaine and mint. Fold the left and right side of rice paper over the fillings, then roll the rice paper tightly from the top to the bottom. Repeat the process of step 4 and 5 until all the rice paper is used.

6

Serve: Serve the fresh rolls with the creamy peanut sauce.

*If you requested kits without peanuts, you received a Ying + Yang sauce. It is a sweet thai chili sauce. Use it to dip your fresh rolls.

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

Thai chicken breast

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

rice paper

vermicelli

100 gr

200 gr

300 gr

red cabbage

30 gr

60 gr

90 gr

carrot

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

cucumber

romaine

40 gr

80 gr

120 gr

mint

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

creamy peanut sauce

125 ml

250 ml

375 ml

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington, Naturopath

CARROT
Like all colourful vegetables, carrots are a gold mine of antioxidants such as carotenoids, polyphenols and vitamins. Beta-carotene in carrots helps protect vision (yes your grandmother was right!). A high intake of carotenoids has been linked with a significant decrease in post-menopausal breast cancer, as well as prostate cancer.

Cooking with kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Crunchy foods
Did you hear that crunch? Ask your little one what sounds food makes in their mouth when they bite. It’s an easy and quick way to make food more fun!

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing steps 2 and 4:

Finish the vermicelli
Soften the rice paper

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Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $13.04

HAKUTSURU SAKE
Characterized by its well-matured, full-bodied taste and mellow flavours.
Region: Japan
Alcohol: 15%
Price (SLGA): $12.85

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BBQ pulled pork tacos

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These delicious BBQ pulled beef & pork tacos are sure to become one of your favourite! With its fresh flavours of lime, cilantro, radish and red cabbage complement perfectly the savoury pulled BBQ pork. When an amazingly delicious dinner in on the table within a few minutes you know you’ve got a show stopper!

Note: If you requested no red meat, steps to make pulled chicken are at the bottom of the page. The recipe will take 25 minutes to prepare with pulled chicken.

You will need

Preparation

1

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and rinse all produce. Cut the radishes in thin slices. Cut the lime in wedges and roughly chop the cilantro. Thinly slice the red cabbage.

2

Prepare the onion: Cut the onion in small dices.

3

Make the filling: Lightly oil a pan on medium-high heat. Cook the onion 5 minutes.

Add the pulled pork and adobo spice. Combine. Heat through 5 minutes. If needed, add water to ensure the pan is never dry.

4

Heat the taco shells: Place a taco shells on a plate and cover it with a damp paper towel. Alternate taco shells with paper towels.

Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on the quantity.

5

Assemble and Serve: Fill each taco shells, place the BBQ pulled pork, radish, and red cabbage. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Bon Appétit

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

Pulled pork

200 gr

400 gr

600 gr

onion

1 small

1 medium

1 large

adobo spice

1 tsp

2 tsp

3 tsp

red cabbage

50 gr

100 gr

150 gr

radish

50 gr

100 gr

150 gr

cilantro

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

lime

tortilla

Pulled chicken steps

1

Cook the chicken and onion: Add the oil (1/2 tbs, 1/2 tbs, 1 1/2 tbs) to a pan and heat on medium high. Sear the chicken about 2 minutes per side. Add the diced onion. Add the water (1/2 cup, 1 cup, 1 1/2 cup) and adobo spice. Cover the pan with it’s lid, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the water to ensure the pan is never completely dry.

Note: Ensure the chicken cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 145F.

2

Finish the filling: Remove the lid from the pan. If there is any water left in the pan, increase to heat to medium high and let most of the water evaporate. Ensure to stir regularly when the heat is higher. Once the water is evaporated, using 2 forks pull the chicken. Add the maple BBQ sauce to the chcken and combine.

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington, Naturopath

SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Eating seasonal vegetables, ideally local if possible, is not only an important environmental strategy, but also has many health benefits. Vegetables grown in season, have higher soluble vitamins and flavonoids (those disease fighting powerhouses).

Cooking With Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Get kids in the kitchen
Get those kids in the kitchen! Little ones as yound as two years old can help with meal prep. When kids help prepare food they may be more likely to try the same food at the table.

Cooking for kids?
Go easy on the fresh cilantro as kids may not like it’s flavour.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 6:

Assemble & Serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

PELEE ISLAND GEWURZTRAMINER
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Region: Canada
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12.5%
Price (SLGA): $12.99

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Chicken Carrot barley bowl

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This comforting dish features paprika garlic rubbed chicken, roasted carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach and barley dressed in a creamy coconut, miso and fresh ginger sauce. This beautiful bowl is topped with hazelnuts, lime wedges and fresh parsley. Turn on your favourite show, put your feet up and enjoy this healthy comfort dish.

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You will need

Preparation

1

Prepare & bake the vegetables & Chicken: Wash and clean all produce. Preheat the oven to 400 F Peel the carrots and sweet potato. Dice the carrots and sweet potato in dice of about 1 1/2 cm.

Place the carrots and sweet potato on a baking sheet lined with parchment or non stick-liner. Drizzle the vegetables with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp) , sprinkle with salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp)and pepper (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp). Cook for about 15 minutes in the oven. Add the spiced chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 10 – 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are cooked through and are fork tender.

*Note: Ensure the chicken is cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165F.

2

Cook the barley: While the carrots and sweet potatoes are cooking, add the the barley, water.(1 cup, 2 cups, 1 1/2 cups) and salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp) to a medium pot. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Cover, lower the heat to medium low and let simmer 45 minutes.

Gluten friendly:
Cook the rice: Use rice instead of barley. In the sink, place the brown rice in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the brown rice, water (1 1/3 cup, 2 2/3 cup, 4 cups), salt (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) and stir. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce the heat to medium/low, cover and cook 25 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.

3

Prepare the lime, hazelnut and ginger: While the barley is cooking, cut the lime in wedges and roughly chop the hazelnuts* in about 1 cm pieces. With a fine vegetable grater. grate the desired amount* of fresh ginger.

*note: To add more flavour to the dish you can toast the hazelnuts in a small pan on medium heat about 45 seconds, moving them regularly to prevent burning.
**note: fresh ginger can be very spicy, use only 1/4 to 1/2 tsp if cooking for children. Add all the ginger if you like the heat of fresh ginger.

4

Prepare the kale and parsley: Cut the kale & spinach in about 2 cm thick slices. Roughly chop the fresh parsley in pieces of about 1 cm by 1 cm.

5

Add the sauce to the barley: Add the coconut and miso sauce* and the desired amount of fresh ginger** to the barley. Combine. If the mix is too soupy, turn on the heat to medium and mix until the extra water evaporates and you reach the desired texture – may be about 5 minutes.

*Note: The coconut & miso sauce may solidify in the fridge but will become nice and creamy once heated in the barley.
**Note: fresh ginger can be very spicy, use only 1/4 to 1/2 tsp if cooking for children. Add all the ginger if you like the heat of fresh ginger.

6

Garnish & serve: Place the miso, coconut, ginger barley & kale and spinach on individual plates. Top with roasted spiced chicken, sweet potatoes & carrots. Garnish with hazelnuts, fresh parsley and lime wedges. Serve.

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

barley

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

brown rice - GF only

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

spiced chicken

220 gr

440 gr

660 gr

carrot

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

sweet potatoes

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

hazelnuts

2 tbsp

1/4 cup

1/3 cup

kale & spinach

60 gr

120 gr

180 gr

coconut miso sauce

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

fresh parsley

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

fresh ginger

1/2 inch piece

1 inch piece

1 1/2 inch piece

lime

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington, Naturopath

Cooking With Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Get kids in the kitchen
Get those kids in the kitchen! Little ones as young as two years old can help with meal prep. When kids help prepare food, they may be more likely to try the same food at the table.

Cooking for kids?
Fresh ginger can be very spicy, use only 1/4 to 1/2 tsp if cooking for children.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 2, 5 & 6 :

Cook the barley
Add the sauce to the barley
Garnish & serve

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Alcohol: 13%
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Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $12.97

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Rose fettuccine

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Fettuccine is one of our favourite pastas! They are an Italian specialty that you are sure to fall in love with! This pasta is filled with eggplant, mushrooms, onion, and sundried tomatoes in a rich and creamy rose sauce. Within minutes you will have a dish the whole family will love!

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You will need

knife
colander
cutting board
large pan
large pot
baking sheet
non stick liner or parchment

Preparation

1

Setup & cut the vegetables: Bring water to a boil for the fettuccine. Season the water with salt.

Cut the sundried tomatoes, mushroom and the onion in thin slices. Cut the eggplant in small dices.

2

Cook the vegetables: Lightly oil a pan and cook the mushrooms, onion and eggplant on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.

3

Cook the pasta: Once the water is boiling, add the fettuccine, stir, cover and cook 8 to 9 minutes for al dente.

Reserve pasta water in step 5.

Gluten Free: Cook the gluten free fettuccine for 7 minutes for al dente.

4

Make the sauce: Reserve 3 tbsp, 6 tbsp, 9 tbsp of pasta water (use in step 6). Drain the fettuccine.

Add the tomato sauce and cream to the vegetables. Bring the sauce to a boil.

5

Finish the pasta: Add the fettuccine to the sauce. Combine.
1 tbsp at a time, add pasta water to thin the sauce as desired. Serve.

Bon Appétit!

What's in my kit

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

onion

1 small

1 medium

1 large

mushroom

160 gr

320 gr

480 gr

eggplant

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

fettuccine

180 gr

360 gr

540 gr

tomato sauce

178 ml

356 ml

534 ml

cream

45 ml

90 ml

135 ml

sundried tomatoes

15 gr

30 gr

45 gr

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Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

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A strong vanilla flavour with blackberry on the finish. Soft, smooth tannins.
Region: California, USA
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $12.78

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington Naturopath

MUSHROOM
Mushrooms can produce their own vitamin D from the sun (just like us!) Leaving 3oz of sliced mushrooms in direct sun for 15 minutes gives you 200-800iu of vitamin D!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

BUFFET STYLE
Buffet style is best. Serve your meal at the table rather than pre-portioning for your kids. Let everyone fill their plates with as much or as little as they like to eat.

MAKING THIS RECIPE WITH KIDS?
Ask the child to help at steps 5:

Assemble the pasta

Ingredients

fettuccine: durum wheat
onion
mushroom
eggplant
tomato sauce: Tomato coulis, water, Italian spice blend, sugar, salt.
cream
sundried tomatoes: tomato, oil

Vegan adaptation:

coconut milk

Gluten friendly adaptation:

fettuccine (gluten free): chickpea flour, red lentil flour,green pea flour, navy pea bean flour.

Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Weight Watchers Smart Points

Nutritional Information

beef fettuccine

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Fettuccine is one of our favourite pastas! They are an Italian specialty that you are sure to fall in love with! This pasta is filled with beef, mushrooms, onion, and sundried tomatoes in a rich and creamy rose sauce. Within minutes you will have a dish the whole family will love!

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You will need

knife
colander
cutting board
large pan
large pot
baking sheet
non stick liner or parchment

Preparation

1

Setup & cut the vegetables: Bring water to a boil for the fettuccine. Season the water with salt.

Cut the sundried tomatoes, mushroom and the onion in thin slices. Cut the eggplant in small dices.

2

Cook the vegetables: Lightly oil a pan and cook the mushrooms, onion and eggplant on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.

3

Cook the pasta: Once the water is boiling, add the fettuccine, stir, cover and cook 8 to 9 minutes for al dente.

Reserve pasta water in step 5.

Gluten Free: Cook the gluten free linguine for 7 minutes for al dente.

4

Cook the beef: Add the beef and the sundried tomatoes to the vegetables. Season the beef with salt & pepper. Break up the beef. Cook for 10 minutes.

Note: ensure the ground beef is cooked to a minimum temperature of 160°F

5

Make the sauce: Reserve 3 tbsp, 6 tbsp, 9 tbsp of pasta water (use in step 6). Drain the fettuccine. Add the tomato sauce and cream to the vegetables and beef. Bring the sauce to a boil.

6

Finish the pasta: Add the fettuccine to the sauce. Combine. 1 tbsp at a time, add pasta water to thin the sauce as desired. Serve.

Bon Appétit!

What's in my kit

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

onion

1 small

1 medium

1 large

mushroom

160 gr

320 gr

480 gr

eggplant

50 gr

100 gr

150 gr

Fettuccine

180 gr

360 gr

540 gr

ground beef

220 gr

440 gr

660 gr

tomato sauce

178 ml

356 ml

534 ml

cream

45 ml

90 ml

135 ml

sundried tomatoes

15 gr

30 gr

45 gr

Recommended Wine Pairing

BERINGER MAIN & VINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A strong vanilla flavour with blackberry on the finish. Soft, smooth tannins.
Region: California, USA
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $12.78

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington Naturopath

MUSHROOM
Mushrooms can produce their own vitamin D from the sun (just like us!) Leaving 3oz of sliced mushrooms in direct sun for 15 minutes gives you 200-800iu of vitamin D!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

BUFFET STYLE
Buffet style is best. Serve your meal at the table rather than pre-portioning for your kids. Let everyone fill their plates with as much or as little as they like to eat.

MAKING THIS RECIPE WITH KIDS?
Ask the child to help at steps 5:

Assemble the pasta

Ingredients

fettuccine: durum wheat
onion
mushroom
eggplant
ground beef
tomato sauce: Tomato coulis, water, Italian spice blend, sugar, salt.
cream
sundried tomatoes: tomato, oil

Vegan adaptation:

coconut milk

Gluten friendly adaptation:

fettuccine (gluten free): chickpea flour, red lentil flour,green pea flour, navy pea bean flour.

Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Weight Watchers Smart Points

Nutritional Information

Lemon pepper super bowl

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This dinner is as easy as can be! The beautiful flavours of sweet local carrots, creamy goat feta, crunchy walnut, marry amazingly with earthy lentils, fresh spinach and red cabbage. This dish is filled with protein and fiber which will ensure you have energy for hours.

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You will need

Preparation

1

Cook the lentils: In the sink, place the lentils in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the lentils and water depending on the size of your pot (2 cups, 4 cups, 6 cups), The water should cover the lentils by at least 3-4 inches.

Bring to a boil on medium heat, then reduce heat, add salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp), and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are just tender, adding more water if necessary. Be sure not to overcook them. When the lentils are done, drain them well using a strainer. Put the lentils back in the pot and set aside.

2

Shred the carrots and cabbage: While the lentils are cooking, shred the carrot and cabbage with the vegetable shredder.

3

Cut the walnuts: While the lentils are cooking, cut the walnuts in about 1/2 cm pieces.

4

Crumble the feta: Crumble the feta in about 1/2 cm pieces.

Vegan: Skip this step.

5

Plate & serve: In individual plates, place lentils, spinach, shredded carrots and the red cabbage. Top with lemon pepper dressing, walnuts and feta. Serve.

Vegan: Use a small spoon to and drop small bites of vegan feta on the plate to garnish.

Bon Appétit

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

lentils

3/4 cup

1 1/2 cup

2 1/4 cup

red cabbage

60 gr

120 gr

180 gr

spinach

50 gr

100 gr

150 gr

carrot

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

feta

1 tbsp

2 tbsp

3 tbsp

walnuts

20 gr

40 gr

60 gr

lemon pepper dressing

3 tbsp

6 tbsp

9 tbsp

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

LENTILS
A large study of 16,000 middle-aged men, found that consuming legumes such as lentils lowered the chance of dying of heart disease 82%. Talk about food as medicine!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to kids. Let them help prepare the vegetables and try them raw and cooked.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help with step 4 & 5 by:

Crumble the goat cheese
Plate and serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

Heritage Road Bloodstone Shiraz Grenache
Aromas of black pepper, blueberry and plum fill the glass. Flavours of ripe fruit, mulberry and blackberry finished with spicy pepper and creamy vanilla oak characters. This balanced shiraz shows rich fruit characters, a medium body and good persistence
Region: South Autralia
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $14.65

SAWMILL CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry wine with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and a hint of oak.
Region: Canada
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Weight Watchers Smart Points

Nutritional Information

Lemon Pepper Chicken bowl

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This dinner is as easy as can be! The beautiful flavours of sweet local carrots, creamy goat feta, crunchy walnut, marry amazingly with earthy lentils, fresh spinach, red cabbage and tangy lemon pepper dressing. This dish is complemented by juicy lemon pepper chicken. This dish is filled with protein and fiber which will ensure you have energy for hours.

Featured Saskatchewan Products

You will need

knife
parchment paper or non-stick sheet
baking sheet
vegetable shredder
medium pot
cutting board
colander / strainer

Preparation

1

Cook the lentils: Turn on the oven to 375F to cook the chicken. In the sink, place the lentils in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the lentils and water depending on the size of your pot (2 cups, 4 cups, 6 cups), The water should cover the lentils by at least 3-4 inches.

2

Cook the chicken: Place the chicken breast and add salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp) on a lined baking sheet and bake in a 350F oven, about 15 minutes – until the chicken is cooked.

Note: Ensure the chicken is cooked to at least 165F.

3

Shred the carrots: While the lentils are cooking, shred the carrots with a vegetable shredder.

4

Cut the walnuts: While the lentils are cooking, cut the walnuts in about 1/2 cm pieces.

5

Crumble the feta: Crumble the feta in about 1 cm pieces.

6

Plate & serve: In individual plates, place lentils, spinach, shredded carrots, red cabbage and the lemon pepper chicken. Top with lemon pepper dressing, walnuts and feta. Serve.

Bon Appétit

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

lentils

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

lemon pepper chicken

200 gr

400 gr

600 gr

red cabbage

75 gr

150 gr

250 gr

spinach

50 gr

100 gr

150 gr

carrot

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

feta

1 tbsp

2 tbsp

3 tbsp

walnuts

20 gr

40 gr

60 gr

lemon pepper dressing

3 tbsp

1/3 cups

1/2 cup

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

LENTILS
A large study of 16,000 middle-aged men, found that consuming legumes such as lentils lowered the chance of dying of heart disease 82%. Talk about food as medicine!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to kids. Let them help prepare the vegetables and try them raw and cooked.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help with step 4 & 5 by:

Crumble the goat cheese
Plate and serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

SAWMILL CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry wine with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and a hint of oak.
Region: Canada
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

Tags

Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Weight Watchers Smart Points

Nutritional Information

Mexi burger

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Mexi burgers are a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love! These beef patties have the perfect balance of crispiness and juiciness. These mexi burgers are topped with guacamole crema, tomato slices, cilantro and crispy jalapenos. The burgers are served on ciabatta buns with a side of oven fries.

Featured Saskatchewan products

You will need

Preparation

1

Make & bake the fries: Wash and rinse all produce. Preheat the oven to 430F. Peel the potatoes and cut in fries shape, about 1 cm thick. Place the fries on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, season with salt & pepper. Bake about 20 minutes. Keep the oven on to heat the buns.

BBQ note: If using a BBQ, turn on BBQ to med-high for the patties.

2

Cut & cook the onion: While the fries are baking, finely cut the onion. In an oiled pan, cook the onions on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the onion is tender. Set the onions aside.

3

Cook the patties: Rinse and dry the pan. In the oiled pan cook the beef and pork patties 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked*.

BBQ: Cook the beef and pork patties 5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked*.

*Ensure the patties are cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 160F.

5

Prepare the toppings & warm up the buns: Slice the tomato. Separate the cilantro leaves.

Cut the ciabatta buns in 2 and place them on a baking sheet, cut side down. Heat the ciabatta buns in the oven for about 1-2 minutes.

BBQ: Heat the ciabatta buns on the BBQ about 1 minute or until toasted.

6

Assemble & serve: Place a patty on each ciabatta bun. Garnish with guacamole crema, tomato slices, cilantro, onions and fried jalapeno. Top each burger with the top bun. Serve with a side of baked fries.

Bon appétit!

What's in my kit

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

potatoes

340 gr

680 gr

1020 gr

beef & pork patties

onion

1 small

1 medium

1 large

ciabatta bun

cilantro

3gr

6gr

9 gr

tomato

guacamole crema

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

fried jalapeno

1 tbsp

2 tbsp

3 tbsp

Note: Full list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.

Recommended Wine Pairing

BURIED HOPE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Deep garnet colour; intense aromas and flavours of cassis, blackberry fruit, oak, chocolate and vanilla; ripe, soft and juicy on the palate.
Region: California
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14.5%
Price (SLGA): $15.47

PETER LEHMANN LAYERS WHITE
Semillon, Muscat, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris, each add character to the final blend. An attractive pale yellow with green tints, it has aromas of citrus, hints of peach and aromatic lifted spiciness.
Region: South Australia
Colour: White
Alcohol: 11%
Price (SLGA): $17.75

Dr. Herrington's Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

AVOCADO
One half of an avocado contains nearly 500mg of potassium. More than a medium size banana!

Cooking with Kids

Cooking for kids?
Go easy on the cilantro and fried jalapenos for kids as they may not like their flavour.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 3 & 6:

Make the patties
Assemble & Serve

Ingredients

potatoes
beef & pork patties: Prairie meats old fashioned patties
onion
ciabatta bun (Water, Brown Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Whole Grain Sorghum Flour, Tapioca Syrup, Xanthan Gum, Millet Seeds, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Dried Whole Eggs, Millet Flour, Amaranth Seeds, Teff Seeds, Red Quinoa Seeds, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Molasses, Salt, Vinegar, Yeast, Enzymes)
guacamole crema: guacamole (hass avocados, tomatoes, red onions, onions, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, sea salt, garlic), sour cream, greek yogurt
cilantro
tomato
fried jalapeno: jalapeno peppers, enriched wheat flour, sunflower and/or safflower and/or canola oil, sea salt.
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Gluten friendly adaptation

crunchy peas to replace the fried jalapeno: organic green peas, mango habanero seasoning (orgnaic cane sugar, sea salt, organic mango powder, organic habanero, natural mango flavour, orgnic cayenne pepper, citric acid), organic topioca starch, organic pea starrch, water, organic cane sugar, organic sunflower oil
ciabatta bun: Water, corn starch, liquid egg-white, tapioca starch, brownrice flour, soybean and/or canola oil, sugar, yeast, chicory rootinulin, psyllium husk, xanthangum, modified cellulose, cultured corn syrup solids, powdered cellulose,salt, citric acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, iron, folate, amylase.may contain other soy.