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Classic Lasagna
The main course for the South Arm Community Kitchen is a Classic Lasagna.
Lasagna noodle is a wide and flat type of pasta.
Kids will love this cheesy Classic Lasagna. It is great for pot luck.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 tub (475g) extra smooth ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 pinch pepper
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 2 cans tomato sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
Source: this recipe is adapted from Canadian Living
Serves 12
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Swiss Turkey Broccoli Bake
This is the first time I return to the South Arm Seniors Kitchen after the summer break and South Arm kitchen renovation. I think I missed at least one kitchen due to my trip to Beijing. The new senior kitchen facilitator is Michelle Li.
Stella, the South Arm seniors program coordinator decorated the table with a Christmas theme since this is the last kitchen in December. Michelle also prepared some festive recipes which can utilize leftover food from the holiday feast.
Here is some tips that Michelle shared with the seniors on food safe regarding leftovers. The excerpt is adapted from dietitian Heather McColl.
- Ensure the fridge is at the correct temperature, 4 degrees Celsius or colder; a fridge thermometer is a great tool to have.
- Refrigerate leftovers immediately after dinner or within 2 hours of cooking
- Cool food quickly by storing in shallow containers on your refrigerator’s wire shelves to promote maximum airflow and even cooling.
- Quickly cool a large pot of hot food like soup or stew by chilling in an ice bath and stirring frequently before storing in the refrigerator or freezer
- Chill large pieces of mat or poultry quickly and safely by deboning and dividing into small portions before storing in the refrigerator.
- Date your leftovers and use within 3 to 4 days or store in the freezer for up to 6 months
- When heating leftovers, be sure to heat foods to an internal temperature of 74 degrees Celsius or bring liquids like soup to a rolling boil
- Since you cant tell the safety of food by its look, smell or taste, a good rule of thumb is “when in doubt, throw it out”.
The main course for this kitchen is Swiss Turkey Broccoli Bake. This is a good recipe to encourage kids to eat vegetables with the incorporation of a cheesy creamed sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken or turkey
- 3 cups broccoli florets or asparagus, cut into 1″ pieces, steamed
- 1/2 cup grated swiss, chesddar or parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk, half and half or light cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- pinch of nutmeg
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey and already cooked vegetables. Leftover can be packaged into individual portions and freeze for enjoyment later.
Source: via Michelle Li
Serve 4 to 6
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Swiss Chard Gratin
Minoo prepared 4 recipes for the South Arm Community Kitchen. This is my first time to the kitchen since it’s renovation. I love all the stainless steel appliances and the addition of a convection oven. It takes time to get to know where the pots and pans and utensils are stored in a new kitchen.
The first recipe is a Swiss Chard Gratin. This is a healthier version to the regular potato gratin with the addition of Swiss Chard. You can use spinach instead. All the participants love this dish.
You can prepare this dish in advance and bake it when you need it. A great dish for potluck party and the color of Swiss Chard makes this dish very festive.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1/3 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Swiss Chard
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Butternut Squash Gratin with Parmesan Sage Breadcrumbs
The second dish which Minoo prepared from the Vancouver Sun was Butternut Squah Gratin with Parmesan Sage Breadcrumbs. It”s in season now. Winter squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium and potassium. It is also an excellent source of Vitamin A and E.
This casserole dish is tender, crisp, sweet and savoury. It is a great dish for potluck.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 2 medium onions, about 1 pound (450g), chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 pounds (1.1 kg) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) sea salt
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) freshly ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup (180ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup (250ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped fresh sage leaves
Source: adapted from Vancouver Sun
Makes 8 servings
P/S: the shallots are not supposed to be in the ingredients
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Maple Apple Pudding
To complete the meal at the South Arm Community Kitchen, Minoo shared an apple pudding recipe as a dessert.
For those of you who are health conscious, you would like to pay attention to this. This is because of the use of maple syrup. Two days ago I read an article that had identified our maple syrup as a superfood (see article here). Superfood is describe as food with high phytonutrient content that may provide health benefits.
This Apple Pudding is sweetened with maple syrup. We love the addition of cinnamon which goes very well with the apples and raisins. Cinnamon is high in antioxidant and the essential oil of cinnamon also has antimicrobial properties which can help in the preservation of certain food. I love the aroma in the kitchen when baking with cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 large ripe apples
- 1/2 cup (125ml) maple syrup, divided
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (50ml) milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- ground cinnamon
Source: this recipe is adapted from A Taste of Quebec (Macmillan)
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Pastel de Papa (Argentinean Potato Pie)
In the South Arm Community Kitchen, Minoo demonstrated this Pastel de Papa dish, especially for Emily. Emily had requested recipes for potatoes as her son loves potatoes. Unfortunately, on the day of the demonstration, Emily called in sick at the last minute. So, Emily, you can check in here for the recipe.
I like the name Pastel de Papa. Sounds like Papa’s Pie. Actually it means just Potato Pie in Spanish. This is really similar to Shepherd’s Pie in that it is covered with mashed potatoes.
Pastel de Papa is a popular Argentina food. It is also known as Chilean potato pie which is a staple in that country. It’s a hearty country food and simple to make. This is a great dish for potluck party.
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 potatoes, peel and cut into chunks
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 medium onions, dice
- 2 tablespoons oils
- 2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- a large can of diced tomatoes
- 3 or four eggs
- 1/2 cup green pitted olives
- 1/3 cup raisins
- paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- chili flakes to taste, optional
- freshly chopped cilantro, optional
- few pinches of ground nutmeg
Source: Minoo
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Potato Mousse with Zucchini
The second zucchini recipe shared by Minoo in the Gilmore Park Church Community Kitchen is a casserole dish called Potato Mousse with Zucchini. This dish is great for party or potluck.
The Potato Mouses with Zucchini is the supreme version of mash potato dish. It is light, cheesy and with added nutrients from the zucchini.
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes
- 1 pound young zucchini, sliced into coins
- 1/2 pound (250g) Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
- dried dill
- nutmeg
- ground black pepper
- salt
- butter for greasing baking dish
- Parmesan cheese
Source: this recipe is adapted from www.alive.com
Serve 4
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Pasta Casserole
Linda led the South Arm Cooking Club for Seniors in this Beef, Zucchini and Pasta Casserole. This recipe is a complete meal, with something from all the food groups.
This Beef, Zucchini and Pasta Casserole reheats well, which makes the extra preparation time worthwhile. This is a great potluck dish. You may substitute the zucchini with celery.
Updated: 11th July 2011: Unfortunately, I could not share the recipe due to permission not granted from the publisher.
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