Italian wedding soup Recipe

This tasty, hearty soup is an Italian classic. Serve it on a cold day for maximum comfort!

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 7 ounces ground beef

• 7 ounces ground pork

• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided

• 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped, divided

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 1/2 cups carrots, finely diced

• 1 cup onion, finely diced

• 1 cup celery, finely diced

• 8 cups chicken stock

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 3/4 cup uncooked orzo (or puntalette)

• 7 ounces fresh spinach

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, 2 cloves of garlic, half the Parmesan cheese and half the parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, shape them into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.

2. In a large pot, melt the butter and brown the meatballs on all sides, a few at a time. Set aside.

3. In the same pot, sauté the carrots, onions and celery for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining garlic and continue cooking for about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and all the dried spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.

4. Add the meatballs and pasta and simmer for about 10 minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Add the spinach right before serving.

5. Pour the soup into 6 pretty serving bowls. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8 to 12 cookies

Maple cookies

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Mix in the oats.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 cup quick oats

Recipe Recipe

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 2 hours

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Marinade

• 3/4 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavor)

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Recipe

• 1 large egg

• 1 cup maple sugar

• 1 1/2 cups sour cream

• Maple nuggets, to taste

3. In another bowl, beat the egg with the maple sugar. Add the sour cream.

4. Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture.

5. Use a 2-ounce ice cream scoop to portion the cookies onto a silicone baking sheet, spacing evenly.

6. Sprinkle each cookie with maple nuggets.

7. Bake for 15 minutes.

Source: Maple from Canada

Maple-miso baby back ribs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.

2. Combine all marinade ingredients and mix well.

3. Brush ribs with the marinade.

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

• 6 tablespoons ketchup

• 1 tablespoon maple vinegar or cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon miso

Pork ribs

• 2 racks baby back ribs

4. Place the ribs on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe casserole dish and add about 3/4 inches of water to create steam.

5. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours. Serve at once. Serve alongside homemade coleslaw.

Source: Maple from Canada

Swiss cheese fondue

Do you want to enjoy an interactive meal in good company? This cheese fondue from Switzerland is a pure delight.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1 cup dry white wine

• 14 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated

• 7 ounces Vacherin cheese, grated

• 7 ounces Emmental cheese, grated

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons kirsch

• 1 baguette, cut into cubes

Directions

1. Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the crushed garlic clove. Add the cornstarch and wine to the fondue pot and whisk to combine.

2. Turn the fondue pot up to medium-high. Once the wine is hot, gradually add the cheeses, stirring to melt them. Season with nutmeg and pepper to taste. Finish with the kirsch.

3. Serve with cubed bread. Guests can dip the bread into the sauce with a fondue fork.

In addition to cubed bread, feel free to serve other foods for dipping, such as cold cuts, sausages and vegetables. Let your imagination run wild!

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