LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2022

well, covered and refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.)

loose sausage shapes. Place over stuffing. Roll each pastry strip around sausage and stuffing, pinching seam to seal. 5. Place sausage rolls on parchment-lined baking tray and brush lightly with egg. 6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached, and pastry is puffed and golden brown. 7. Allow to rest 10 minutes. Using a serrated knife, slice each roll into four and serve with Cranberry Hot Sauce (recipe follows). CRANBERRY HOT SAUCE A sweet, sour and spicy punch of flavour that’s perfect with turkey sausage. If you like your condiments on the milder side, use a hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot in place of Tabasco. 3/4 cup (175 mL) dried cranberries 3/4 cup (175 mL) apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup (175 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tbsp (30 mL) Tabasco or other bottled hot sauce 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground clove 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground allspice 1. To make hot sauce, place all ingredients in medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until cranberries are very soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool 30 minutes. 2. Transfer mixture to blender and process on high speed until smooth. Pass mixture though fine sieve and store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Makes 12 sausage rolls

4. Return bacon to tray and brush lightly with honey, ensuring you coat bacon strips evenly. Sprinkle bacon slices with cookie crumbs and return to oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until honey and cookie crumbs have browned slightly. Remove bacon from oven and allow to cool to room temperature. 5. Store, covered, in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve, up to 3 days. Potted cheese is a simple British cheese spread, historically made to use up old bits of cheese, and it’s perfect served with crackers or toast, and a spread of beer poached dates. The dates are also a great pairing for any salty cheese or even cured meats. POTTED STILTON 1/2 lb (225 g) Stilton, rind removed, crumbled 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp (15 mL) dry sherry 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dry mustard 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted butter, melted BEER-POACHED DATES 1 cup (250 mL) pitted dates 1 cup (250 mL) dark beer 1/4 cup (60 mL) malt vinegar 1. For the potted Stilton, place all ingredients except melted butter in bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Mix on low speed 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture is a coarsely textured paste. 2. Transfer mixture into large ramekin or dish, about 2 cups (500 mL) in size. Spread top smooth. Pour over melted butter and allow to cool until set, about 2 hours. (Potted cheese will keep Makes 12 slices POTTED STILTON WITH BEER-POACHED DATES

3. For the beer-poached dates, place all ingredients in medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook over medium-low heat 20 to 25 minutes, or until dates have absorbed all liquid and are very soft. 4. Mash dates lightly with fork to make a coarse paste. Transfer to an airtight container, and store, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks. Serve with potted cheese. BIRDS IN A STOCKING A holiday take on the classic Pigs in a Blanket. Boxed instant stuffing works well for this recipe if you don’t have the time or inclination to make your own. 1 lb (455 g) ground turkey 2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt or 1 tsp (5mL) table salt 2 tsp (10 mL) poultry seasoning 1 tsp (5 mL) dry mustard 1 tsp (5 mL) onion powder 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg 1 cup (250 mL) leftover stuffing 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, approximately 10 1/2 x 12 inches (25 x 30 cm), cut widthwise into 3 equal strips 1 egg, lightly beaten 2. In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, salt, poultry seasoning, dry mustard, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Using your hands, mix thoroughly until well-combined. This mixture can be made up to a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Makes 2 cups (500 mL) potted cheese, 1 cup (250 mL) date paste 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

6. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week, or package in cellophane bags tied with ribbon as gifts.

Makes 20 cups (5 L) snack mix

GINGERBREAD-CRUSTED BACON A salty, sweet and addictive party snack that will vanish before your eyes. Consider making a double batch. 12 slices bacon, each about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey 1/4 cup (60 mL) crushed gingerbread or gingersnap cookies 2. Place bacon on parchment lined baking tray and place in oven 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is brown and crisp, but not burnt. 3. Remove tray from oven. Carefully remove bacon and drain on paper towel. Pour all rendered fat off tray and discard or save for another use. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

3. Divide stuffing evenly between puff pastry strips.

4. Divide sausage mix into three equal portions and form into

Makes 2 cups (500 mL) hot sauce

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