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October 2007

"Classic Canola Recipes"

with Ellen Pruden, Manitoba Canola Growers


Lemony Caesar Salad

 

1 head Romaine Lettuce, washed and trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1 ½ cups grape tomatoes   1-2 oz can anchovies
¼ cup lemon juice   1 cup canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced   freshly ground pepper
1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce   Homemade Whole Wheat
1 tsp dry mustard   croutons (www.canolarecipes.ca)
1 tsp lemon zest   Parmesan cheese shavings
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese    


Prepare lettuce. Toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing. Combine lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper, Parmesan cheese and anchovies in food processor. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. With processor running, add canola oil in a fine stream and continue to blend until smooth. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, add croutons and toss lightly. Top the salad with additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.

Serve with Tio Pepe Fino Sherry or Agerlo Limoncello Liqueur

Makes 4-6 servings


Classic Pasta Dough

 

1 ¼ cups all purpose flour   2 tbsp canola oil
½ cup cake flour   1 tbsp water
½ tsp salt   3 tbsp chopped chives
2 eggs, slightly beaten    


Place all flours, salt, eggs, canola oil, water and chives into a stand mixer with dough hook attachment. Mix until mixture begins to form a ball. If the dough is dry, add more water one tablespoon at a time. The dough should be firm and not sticky. Knead for 5 minutes by hand. Form dough into a ball, wrap with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour. The dough is now ready to make ravioli, lasagna, fettuccine, or cannelloni. Roll out on floured surface to desired thickness or through pasta machine. Boil in salted water for 2 minutes.

Serve with Traditional Sangria: (In a pitcher combine: Red wine, Brandy, sliced oranges, lemons, limes, add ice and maraschino cherries, sweeten with sugar or honey to taste)

Sangria Blanco: In a pitcher combine: Sparkling wine, Southern Comfort, sliced pears, nectarines, peaches, white grapes.

Makes 1 lb (500 g)


Classic Tomato Sauce

 

3 tbsp canola oil   3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 medium onions, chopped   2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced   1 tsp sugar
½ cup red wine or beef stock   salt and pepper to taste
2 cans tomatoes, chopped    


In large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium high heat. Add onions and cook 2-3 minutes, until onions have softened. Add garlic and cook, stirring, one more minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat about 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly. Puree in blender or food processor. Return to saucepan and simmer 15 minutes longer. Serve with pasta.

Serve with Traditional Sangria: (In a pitcher combine: Red wine, Brandy, sliced oranges, lemons, limes, add ice and maraschino cherries, sweeten with sugar or honey to taste)

Sangria Blanco: In a pitcher combine: Sparkling wine, Southern Comfort, sliced pears, nectarines, peaches, white grapes.

Makes 6-8 servings
 

Manitoba Canola Growers

For more recipe ideas call:
Manitoba Canola Growers Association, 982-2107
Email: mcga@canola.org
or
Check out the website
www.canola-council.org