Butternut Acorn Squash Soup

Butternut squash
acorn squash
in slow-cooker 8 hours

onion
2 apples - sautéed

box vegetable stock
add squashes

cinnamon
nutmeg
sage
pepper
2 tablespoons maple syrup

heat and blend

add a bit more cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper




Canadian Living Burger


Portion size: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) water
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
  • 4 hamburger or kaiser buns

Preparation

In large bowl, beat egg with water; stir in bread crumbs, onion, mustard, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix just until combined. Shape into four ?inch (2 cm) thick patties. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container; refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator.)
Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (71°C), 12 to 14 minutes. Sandwich in buns.

From: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/the_canadian_living_burger.php