Here are some Canadian recipes to celebrate the Olympics; did you know Butter tarts are uniquely Canadian?
Butter Tart Squares
1 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
Topping
2 tbsp butter melted
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
pinch of salt
In bowl, combine flour with sugar; with pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly. Press into 9” square cake pan; bake in 350F oven for 15 mins.
For the topping, mix together butter & eggs; blend in sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla & salt. Stir in pecans & raisins & pour over base. Bake in 350F oven for 20-25 mins or until top springs back when lightly touched. Let cool on rack, & cut into squares.
Make your own steak spice
Great Canadian Steak Spice
1tbsp coriander seeds, lightly toasted
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tsp dill seed
4 tsp coarse sea salt
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
In grinder coarsely grind together coriander seeds, peppercorns, & dillseeds; mix in salt, paprika, hot pepper flakes & garlic. Very tasty to use on all beef , bison or any red meats on the BBQ.
Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 lime juiced
1 tsp ginger
4 tsp milk
4 cups fresh spinach
8 fresh strawberries sliced
3 tbsp silvered almonds
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet, season with garlic powder & cook 10 mins on each side, until juices run clear. Set aside. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, ginger & milk. Arrange spinach on serving dishes. Top with chicken & strawberries, sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with dressing. Season with pepper to taste.
