Sausage, Spinach and Cheese Sandwiches

This original sandwich puts the spotlight on Italian sausage flesh, crumbled instead of using them whole. Also add spinach and mozzarella melted on top of the sandwich under the broiler. Serve this warm sandwich on a weeknight and the whole family will be thrilled.

Tofu and Mushroom Stew

After cutting the ingredients, you only need three steps to make this comforting tofu stew. The tofu simmers for a few minutes in a broth seasoned with oyster sauce and soy sauce. In less than 30 minutes, dinner is served!

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Bring back childhood memories with this festive dessert that gives a tip of the hat to pound cake—and puts lemon under the spotlight. First in the dough, then in the icing made with icing sugar. With its delicate taste and moist texture, thanks to the use of olive oil, this cake is irresistible. Here’s a snack option that’s just sweet enough, perfect to serve with tea or coffee, in good company.

Peanut Butter Mousse with Caramel and Chocolate Crunch

Some people swear by creamy peanut butter and others, only by the crunchy kind. In this case, it’s mostly frothy. Make this mousse by preparing a jellified peanut butter crème anglaise, then incorporate whipped cream to get a dense and rich texture. Pour caramel and cereal coated with chocolate, peanut butter and honey over the surface. It’s the marriage of textures that makes this dessert a winner.

Melted Cheese Spread

With a few simple ingredients, you can reproduce this famous store-bought melted cheese spread at home, in collaboration with La Famille du lait. Mix together milk, cornstarch and Quebec cheddar and cream cheese, for a mega creamy spread. Considerably more delicious than the commercial version.

Cheese Straw Tarte Soleil

In collaboration with La Famille du lait, these cheese straws will brighten up your snack time. To make them, roll out puff pastry and fill it with grated Quebec Swiss cheese and firm cheese, then cover it with another piece of dough. Then cut strips and twist them. To detach them, simply pull the rays off from the centre. Be watchful for sun strokes!

Concentrated Citrus Syrup

There are many different ways of giving new life to citruses that are a bit tired. A concentrated syrup to enhance cocktails, flavour yogurt or season fruit salad is an easy option to make that you’ll appreciate for its versatility.

Pita Sandwiches with Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma

To recreate the good taste of chicken shawarma in a quick version, coat chicken thighs with a marinade made of yogurt, garlic, lemon and spices. Cook it on a baking sheet in the oven. Serve the chicken in pita bread with garlic yogurt, lettuce and tomatoes.

Rustic Mushroom Tart

Your belly will be thrilled with this pie à la forestière, i.e. featuring mushrooms, that can be served either hot or warm. You can make the shortcrust pastry in advance, before garnishing it with Parmesan and baking it on the day. Added to this base is a filling of mushrooms, spinach and cream, which combines delicate flavours and indulgence. A highly satisfying tart, that cuts down time spent in the kitchen.