EPICURE - A Meal For Mom

Epicure’s Ginger Shrimp Stir-fry Prep time: 15 minutes Makes: 4 servings

Cook time: 10 minutes

2 Tbsp (30 ml) freshly grated ginger 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Epicure’s Asian Stir-fry Seasoning 2 Tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce 1 Tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar 2 tsp (10 ml) cornstarch ½ tsp (2.5 ml) sugar ¾ cup (180 ml) orange juice 1 ½ lbs (680 g) raw shrimp Epicure’s Sea Salt and Epicure’s Pepper, to taste 2 tsp (10 ml) vegetable oil

A Meal for Mom

‘A mother is one who, upon seeing four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.’

Moms are our unsung heroines and are caring, supporting and loving.

So make sure Mom gets her slice and much more this Mother’s Day. Everyone can pitch in to help create a special meal, from table-setting to cooking to cleaning up the dishes!

Cost per serving: $0.55

Epicure’s Ginger Rice Prep time: 5 minutes Makes: 4 servings

Cook time: 12 Minutes

1 sweet pepper, sliced

1 Tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil

2 Tbsp (30 ml) freshly grated ginger

2 Tbsp (30 ml) grated fresh ginger

1 green onion, sliced – optional

1 cup (250 ml) rice

1. Stir together first 7 ingredients.

1 ½ cups (375 ml) prepared Epicure's Chicken Bouillon

2. Season shrimp with Sea Salt and Pepper.

Heat oil in Epicure’s Eclipse® Coated Wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, pepper and ginger. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through.

3. Stir sauce, then pour into Wok. Simmer for 1 minute, until sauce is thickened.

4. Remove from heat and stir in green onion.

Per serving: Calories 180, Fat 3 g (Saturated 0 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 220 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 25 g

Serving Suggestion: Serve over steamed rice.

Creative Cooking: For a twist, try Epicure's Teriyaki Seasoning or Epicure's Chinese Five-Spice instead of Epicure's Asian Stir-fry Seasoning.

½ tsp (2.5 ml) Epicure's Sea Salt, finely ground 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Epicure's 3 Onion Dip Mix 1. Combine all ingredients in Epicure’s 8-cup Multi-Purpose Pot. 2. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Simmer, covered, for 12–15 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

3. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Per serving: Calories 240, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 0 g), Protein 6 g

Creative Cooking: For a twist, try Epicure’s Herb & Garlic Dip Mix or Epicure’s Roasted Red Pepper Dip Mix instead of Epicure’s 3 Onion Dip Mix.

Table Setting 101 To make Mom’s meal extra-special, set the table with love and imagination: • Leave a love note at Mom’s place setting • Place daisies in small Mason jars all around the table • Print a menu in fancy font with a loving note from each family member on the back • Use small framed pictures of mom with each family chef as place cards • Use real linen napkins, or buy pretty paper ones

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Cost per serving: $3.50

• Make a CD of dinner music containing Mom’s favourite songs Epicure Selections® Entertaining Made Easy

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Epicure’s Lemon Chiffon Baked Sponge Pudding Prep time: 15 minutes Makes: 6 servings

Epicure’s Herbs & Spices  Epicure’s Asian Stir-fry Seasoning  Epicure’s Sea Salt  Epicure’s Pepper

Cook time: 20 minutes

 Epicure’s Chicken Bouillon  Epicure’s 3 Onion Dip Mix

/₃ cup (160 ml) sugar

 Epicure’s Herb & Garlic Dip Mix

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2 Tbsp (30 ml) butter, at room temperature

 Epicure’s Roasted Red Pepper Dip Mix

1–2 tsp (5–10 ml) Epicure’s Lemon Chiffon Fruit Dip Mix

 Epicure’s Lemon Chiffon Fruit Dip Mix

3 large eggs, separated

 Epicure’s Tropical Fruit Dip Mix

3 Tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour

 Epicure’s Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix

½ cup (125 ml) lemon juice

 Epicure’s Lemon Grass Herbal Tea

1 cup (250 ml) table cream

 Epicure’s Lemon Mango Herbal Tea

½ cup (125 ml) sugar

 Epicure’s Camomile Mint Herbal Tea

/8 tsp (0.625 ml) cream of tartar

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1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).

Cost per serving: $0.27

2. Beat ⅔ cup (160 ml) sugar with butter and Lemon Chiffon Fruit Dip Mix until creamy.

Beat in egg yolks until fluffy.

Epicure’s Iced Tea

3. Gradually beat in flour, alternating with lemon juice and cream. Beat just until blended.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5-10 minutes Makes: up to 7 cups (1.75 L)

4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then beat in ½ cup (125 ml) sugar and cream of tartar. Beat to form soft peaks.

Gently fold egg whites into Lemon Chiffon mixture.

A refreshing calorie-free way to keep properly hydrated.

5. Pour into a buttered soufflé dish. Place dish in a pan of hot water. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until top is set.

2 cups (500 ml) boiling water

Per serving: Calories 280, Fat 11 g (Saturated 6 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 27 g), Protein 6 g

Creative Cooking: For a twist, try Epicure's Tropical Fruit Dip Mix or Epicure's Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mix instead of Lemon Chiffon Fruit Dip Mix. Kids Can Help: Let little hands help you separate the eggs, measure ingredients and fold in egg whites.

¼ cup (60 ml) Epicure's Herbal Tea — your choice 4 cups (1 L) ice cubes 3 cups (750 ml) cold water Sweetener, to taste 1. Steep Herbal Tea in boiling water for 7 minutes.

2. Place ice cubes in pitcher.

3. Strain hot tea over ice.

4. Top up with cold water to desired strength.

Sweeten to taste.

Per serving: Calories 0, Fat 0 g (Saturated 0 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 0 g), Protein 0 g

Tips: Epicure's Herbal Tea flavours include Lemon Grass, Lemon Mango and Camomile Mint.

Cost per serving: $0.68

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Epicure’s Cookware  Epicure’s Eclipse® Coated Wok  Epicure’s 8-Cup Multi-Purpose Pot

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