CHC AGM 2015

Representatives from HMGA attended the Canadian Horticultural Council’s Annual General Meeting in Quebec City on March 10-12. The participants...

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Carrot Fest 2015

On August 15 HMGA took part in the “The World’s Greatest Carrot Festival!”, Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Carrot Fest. Ten thousand 1 lb bags...

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AGM 2016

The 2016 Annual General Meeting was held on March 2nd at the Bradford and District Community Centre. It was...

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Picnic Jar Salad

2 tbsp fat free salad dressing1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved1/2 cup cucumber chopped1/2 cup red pepper chopped1/2 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed1/2 cup strawberries chopped1 tbsp goat cheese2 cups spinach 1. Layer all ingredients in a 1 L mason...

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Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Mash

1 lb potatoes yellow fleshed, peeled and chopped6 cloves garlic1 can kidney beans white, drained and rinsed1/2 cup milk skim, warmed1 tsp canola oil1 onion chopped1 carrot chopped1 stalk celery chopped1 pkg turkey lean, ground1 tsp thyme dried, leaves1/4 tsp pepper fresh ground2 tbsp flour all purpose2 cups beef broth sodium reduced1 tbsp tomato paste2 tsp Worcestershire sauce2 bay...

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Cream of Carrot with Brie & Nuts

1 tbsp butter1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped6 cups carrots, peeled and diced3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, no salt added1 cup milkSalt and freshly ground pepper3 oz Brie, cut into small wedges1 tbsp honey2 tbsp roasted nuts, your choice 1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook vegetables for 5 minutes.2. Add broth, milk, salt and pepper.3. Bring

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Carrot Maple Cheesecake

Crust1 1/3 cup shortbread cookie crumbs (12 cookies)¼ cup melted butter Combine ingredients; mix well. Press into 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Filling2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4)3 pkg. (250 g each) light or regular cream cheese, room temp1/3 cup  granulated sugar1/3 cup maple syrup3 eggs Simmer shredded carrots

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Canadian Fish Chowder

2 oz. butter1 medium carrot, sliced1 onion, finely diced1 celery stalk, finely diced12 mussels12 oysters8 oz. white fish8 oz. shrimp2 tbsp brandy Sauce4 oz. butter1/2 cup flour1 tsp salt4 cups milk1/4 cup tomato puree1/2 cup white wine1 tsp prepared mustard1 container (9 oz. / 270 mL) cream1/4 cup  chopped parsleycayenne pepper to tastelemon juice to taste Melt the butter in a deep pan. Add

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Braised Beef and Vegetable Stew

2 lb lean stew beef or bison2 medium onions, diced3 cups chopped carrots, about 6 carrots total2 cups cubed rutabaga, about 1 x 2-inch cubes or parsnips, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp canola oil1 tsp dried thyme leaves1/2 tsp cracked black pepper1/2 tsp dried tarragon leaves1 tsp dried summer savory or sage1/4 cup whole-wheat flour1 can (10 oz

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Italian Baked Beans

2 tbsp canola oil2 medium carrots, peeled and diced2 stalks celery, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 onion, finely chopped1 green pepper, finely chopped1 can (28 oz. / 798 mL) diced tomatoes1 can (5 1/2 oz. / 156 mL) tomato paste plus one can water1 tsp each: dried basil, oregano and granulated sugarpinch hot pepper flakes1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided4 cups white

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Carrot Cake Mix in a Jar

Carrot Cake mix:2 cups granulated white sugar½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts3 cups all-purpose white flour½ teaspoon salt2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoon baking powder1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Layer ingredients in 1-quart Mason jar with tight fitting lid or 1-quart non-zip locking storage bag or food storage bag shaped into a

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Carrot Maple Cheesecake

Crust1 1/3 cups shortbread cookie crumbs (12 cookies)1/4 cup melted butterFilling2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4)3 pkg. light or regular cream cheese, at room temperature1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup maple syrup3 eggsOptional Garnish1/4 cup water1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup shredded carrots Crust1. Combine ingredients; mix well. Press into 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.2. Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C)

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Turkey Barley Stew

2 tbsp vegetable oil2 onions, chopped2/3 cup pearl or pot barley2 cloves garlic, minced2 each carrots and parsnips, sliced1-1/2 cups cubed, peeled rutabaga2-1/2 cups sodium-reduced chicken or turkey broth1 can diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 tsp each dried thyme leaves and Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp dried basil leavesSalt and pepper2 cups coarsely cubed cooked turkey1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen green peas6 crusty rolls

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Marsh Mucker’s Slaw

This recipe is from Carron Farms. 4 1/2 cups cabbage, red or green, fresh, shredded 1 cup carrots, fresh, grated1 1/4 cup Honey Poppy seed dressing (see recipe below) 1 cup apple or pear, cored, diced 1/4″  Combine vegetables and fruit, top with dressing. Refrigerate if not using immediately.  Honey Poppy seed Dressing1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1

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Greens & Rosemary Chowder

2 tbsp (30 mL) butter1 cup (250 mL) onion, diced1 cup (250 mL) leek, diced1 cup (250 mL) celery, diced1 cup (250 mL) carrots, diced1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) dried rosemary3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour6 cups (1.5 L) milk, heated2 cups (500 mL) broccoli, diced3 cups (750 mL) baby spinach1/2 cup (125 mL) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded1/2 cup (125 mL) Cheddar cheese, shreddedSalt and pepper, to taste 1. In a heavy pot, melt butterover medium heat.

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Broccoli, Kale and Lentil Soup

1 tbsp butter1 medium onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/8 tsp hot pepper flakes or smoked paprikaSalt and pepper1/3 cup dried red lentils, rinsed2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth4 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets separated)4 cups chopped packed trimmed kale2 cups heated milk2 tbsp  freshly squeezed lemon juice or white wine vinegar 1. In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, hot pepper flakes and

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Crispy-Topped Vegetable Casserole

2 cups carrots, chopped2 cups cauliflower, chopped2 cups broccoli, chopped3 tbsp butter1 small onion, chopped2 tbsp all-purpose flourA pinch of saltPepper, to taste1 cup milk6 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs2 tbsp grated Canadian Parmesan cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Butter an 8-cup (2 L) shallow baking dish.2. Place carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover

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Ontario Chinese Vegetables Roll-Ups

3 cups (750 mL) finely shredded green cabbage1 1/2 cups (375 mL) each finely shredded Chinese (Napa) cabbage and bok choy1-1/2 cups (375 mL) each grated carrots and sliced mushrooms1-1/2 cups (375 mL) bean sprouts2 tbsp (25 mL) each soy sauce and rice wine or dry sherry2 tsp (10 mL) each sesame oil and

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Beet Chips with Lime Salt

4 cups (1 L) vegetable oil, for deep frying8 medium beets, peeled and thinly slicedLime salt to taste (see recipe below) 1. Pour vegetable oil into a sauté pan. Using a candy thermometer to check temperature, heat oil to 325°F (160°C).2. Add the beet slices in small batches. Fry slices about 2 to 3

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Ontario Winter Vegetable Soup

1 onion, chopped2 carrots, peeled and diced2 beets, peeled and diced2 cloves garlic, minced5 cups (1.25 L) vegetable or chicken broth8 medium parsnips, peeled and diced3 cups (750 mL) chopped green cabbage1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried marjoram leaves1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme leavesSalt and pepper2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley In large

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Ontario Borscht

2 tbsp (25 mL) butter6 beets, peeled and shredded4 leeks, chopped2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms2 carrots, shredded2 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, chopped1 white turnip, peeled and shredded1 stalk celery, chopped1 potato, peeled and chopped2 bay leaves7 cups (1.75 L) beef or vegetable broth2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste2 cups (500 mL) shredded cabbage1 can (19

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