MAPLE PUMPKIN PIE

MAPLE PUMPKIN PIE

Although the fall means an end to summer, there is always something about the crisp fresh air of fall that brings a warm reminder of cozy sweaters, wood burning fires, and of course pumpkin flavored beverages and foods. This pumpkin pie dessert recipe I made over the Thanksgiving long weekend is definitely a crowd pleaser. The maple syrup sweetening base contributes to the pie's rich texture and flavorful filling. If you are asked to a dinner party this fall and you are looking for something to bring (other than wine) as a thank you to the host - this is it!

*Pie crust recipe is not included - any pie crust recipe will work.

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PUMPKIN PIE INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups of pure pumpkin pureé
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of ginger
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of cloves
1/8 teaspoon of all spice
1/2teaspoon of salt
2/3 cup of maple syrup
1 cup of cream
1 teaspoon of all purpose flour
3 eggs
1 unbaked pie shell or use any pie crush recipe you have (9 inches)

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DIRECTIONS FOR MY MAPLE PUMPKIN PIE FILLING:

Preheat oven at 350 degrees

Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt in a large bowl. You can use a hand beater on medium/low speed. Blend until smooth, then stir in your maple syrup, cream, and flour.

Mix in one egg at a time using the blender until well incorporated.

Pour pumpkin pie filling into unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Remove and let cool before serving!

ENJOY!!!

 

I hope you enjoy this pumpkin pie dessert recipe as much as we all did. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Bon Appetite!!!

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#SCOTCHCAMP - LAST GREAT MALTS OF SCOTLAND

The only thing I really know about Scotch is that it comes from Scotland and on occasion when I do drink it, it makes my face turn redder then a tomato! Nevertheless when I was invited to Scotch Camp last week neither my ignorance nor my red face was going to keep me away.

So off I went last Wednesday to the Pomp and Circumstance office to settle in with the group before departing on a bus to Scotch Camp. With no real idea of what the afternoon would entail I wholeheartedly embraced the unknown, grabbed a single malt and made myself comfortable.

Once arriving at Scotch Camp we were greeted with welcoming libations and told that our hike would start shortly. Leading the hike was John Dewar & Sons North American Ambassador Gabe Cardarella and he was going to teach us the history behind 5 of Dewar's great malt's!

If you are interested in learning more about the Scotch Whisky's we tasted I have included some information about each Scotch below, including tasting notes and price points at the LCBO. I also made a short highlights video from my day at Scotch Camp so you can come along for the journey too.

 

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I have to say that this was one of the best and most interactive tastings I have ever gone to. The event location and setup was so well executed.  Although I went in there with very little knowledge about Scotch I definitely left with a new appreciation for Scotch that made getting all red in the face so worth it. If you are ever in Scotland and want to visit the Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery you can book a tour and tasting -> HERE

If you have any questions or comments about the Dewar Scotch Whisky's or Scotch Camp feel free to leave them below and I will try my best to answer them!

CALII LOVE - TORONTO'S NEW POKE BAR AND CAFE

CALII LOVE - 367 King St W (416) 792-5683

Calii Love is the newest addition to Toronto’s King West hip food scene. This California-inspired Hawaiian poké bar and café aims to please the masses – and it does. If you are in the area, waking home from work or just finished at the gym this place is the perfect place to drop in for a quick healthy bite.

What is poke? Well, poke is raw tuna or salmon marinated in shoyu (a by-product of miso that is thicker then typical soya sauce) and it is delicious!

With a healthy ‘Californian Surfer Lifestyle’ in mind, Calii Love’s menu is made up of coffee, acai bowls, super-food smoothies and poké bowls that are all named after emotions and aim to help you find balance in your bustling city life. All ingredients are sustainable and locally sourced and the seafood is delivered twice a day to ensure quality and freshness.

This week I got to sit down with Dan Gunam, one of the owners of Calli Love who described how the menu was inspired by LA’s clean eating lifestyle and a surfer’s diet. Apparently it is typical for a surfer to have a smoothie bowl in the morning before a big ride and a poké bowl for lunch to re-energize, all while maintaining a clean diet.

The restaurant has already been visited by numerous celebrities during TIFF including John Legend, Ann Hathaway, Ryan Gosling, and Natalie Portman, many of who’s signatures can be seen on one of the surf boards that line the walls of the restaurant.

The restaurant features a very bright, energetic, colourful, and clean interior and holds both a large family-style communal table along with small individual tables, and of course free WiFi for patrons. If you typically like to set up shop in a café and work on your laptop like me this is a great alternative to your regular cafe and you don’t have to worry about binging on pasties because they don’t have them.

Other cool features about the restaurant include a second floor that will soon be used to host pop-up yoga classes (coming in 2017).

What did I order? A customized poké bowl with spicy salmon, edamame, radish, tobiko, green onion, pickled ginger and wakami. To drink I had an ‘Awakened’ smoothie and a cappuccino with my face drawn in it by the incredible Barista Brian- what an awesome party trick!

To see their full menu click HERE

CHORIZO SEAFOOD PAELLA

This time last year I was on my way to Barcelona! Last weekend, in memory of one of my top 5 favorite trip I decided to practice my paella skills. For this paella I went with a traditional chorizo sausage and seafood mix. Things to note: I am a huge fan of saffron as I was heavy on my pinch but you do you. Also the shrimp marinade is on the spicy side so if you are not that into spice go easy on the pepper flakes.   If you are planning to make dinner for a large group paella is great! This one was devour in 15 minutes flat! Enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS

Marinate Shrimp:
1 lbs of shrimp (peeled and cleaned)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander

4 Cups of Vegetable Stock
Pinch of salt to taste
Large pinch of saffron (ground)
3 tablespoons of oil
1 Spanish onion (diced)
3 cloves of garlic (grated)
1 cup of wine (split in two)
2 Cups of Paella Rice
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 Chorizo sausages cut up
1/2 lbs of Mussels
1/4 cup of green peas (steamed)
1/2 lbs of Clams1/4 Cup chopped Italian Parsley

DIRECTIONS:

Clean and peel your shrimp, add oil and spices for marinade and set aside in the fridge. 

In a small pot heat up your vegetable stock and add a pinch of salt to taste (this is the only salt I added to the entire dish) Once boiling add in your ground saffron and let steep until you are ready to use it.

Steam peas and set aside.

In a large paella skillet (or any large flat skillet) add in your oil and fry your diced onion until they become translucent. Make sure they dont burn. Add in your garlic and coat them in the oil. Let them cook for a minute or two before you add in your rice and coat the rice in oil.

When ready mix in half your wine, let that evaporate before adding in all your vegetable stock. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.

In a smaller deep skillet add in olive oil to coat the bottom before frying up your chopped chorizo. when they are almost done cooking add in your shrimp and cook until nice and pink.

Remove shrimp and chorizo and add to rice. Leave the greasy bottom and throw in your mussels and clams. Add the remainder of the wine and cover. Let the mussels and clams steam open and the alcohol to evaporate before transferring on top of your paella.

Add your steamed peas and garnish with parsley before you are ready to serve.

ENJOY!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Bon Appetite!!!

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'CHICKEN' NUGGETS - VEGETARIAN

As a kid I loved chicken nuggets!!! They were legit my favorite meal as a child. I recently have been trying to eat healthier, but still have cravings for my beloved chicken nuggets. So when I came across this recipe I thought it was a happy compromise. If you are looking into becoming vegetarian or vegan and want to transition yourself into the lifestyle this is a good recipe for you. It is also pretty easy to make gluten-free as you only have to change the panko bread crumbs to a gluten free option like rice or corn crumbs. Either way I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did.

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INGREDIENT:

1 (15oz) Can of Chickpeas (Drained and Washed)
2 Eggs (or Vegan Egg Substitute) - One will be used for the breading
1 Cup of Chickpea Flour - 1/2 Cup will be used for the breading
1 TSP of Salt
1/2 TSP Onion Powder
1/2 TSP Garlic Powder
1 TBSP of Poultry Seasoning
1 Cup of Bread Crumbs or Rice/Corn Crumbs for GF option

DIRECTIONS:

Place chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until no large chunks remain. Once finished place chickpeas in a bowl and add one egg and mix together.

Add 1/2 Cup of chickpea flour to bowl along with salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix until fully incorporated.*

Form nuggets and place on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.

Once finished place baking tray in the fridge for 20 minutes to that the nuggets maintain form.

When ready remove nuggets from fridge and preheat over to 375 degrees.

Beat your last egg (this is your egg wash). Mix your poultry seasoning with the remaining flour in a bowl. Add breadcrumbs (or gluten free option) to another bowl. Dip each nugget into the flour, followed by the egg wash and lastly the bread crumbs and place back on the parchment paper.

Once oven is ready place baking tray with nuggets in the oven to cook for 20 minutes flipping the nuggets over half way through.

ENJOY!!!

*If you find that the nuggets are really wet and hard to form you can add an extra TBSP of chickpea flour.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Bon Appetite!!!