Cheesy Pepperoni Bombs

Preparation

10

Minutes

Total Time

30 to 32

Minutes

Serves

14

Portions

Ingredients
Preparation

40pieces Maple Leaf^® Natural Selections^®Pizza Pepperoni, halved
1391g tube prepared pizza crust
2cups pizza mozzarella, shredded
⅓cup garlic spread, prepared and melted
Cooking spray
Prepared pizza sauce or marinara sauce for dipping- optional

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly fry pepperoni for about 2 to 3 minutes until just starting to brown and crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
Unroll dough onto prepared baking sheet. Using a pizza wheel or sharp paring knife cut dough horizontally and then lengthwise into 7 equal rectangle strips.
Divide cheese and place over each strip of dough followed by pepperoni.
Roll each strip into a ball and cinch the sides tightly while using your fingers to push in any ingredients that may be falling out.
Pull cinch downwards to create a ball and place seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Brush each ball with garlic butter.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes on middle rack of oven. Set oven to broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for a golden top.
Once out of the oven immediately brush with remaining melted garlic butter. Serve immediately with marinara sauce if using.

Try using your favorite Maple Leaf product such as Maple Leaf^® Ready Crisp^® bacon or Natural Diced Ham!

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Turkey Bacon and Cranberry Stacker

Preparation

5

Minutes

Total Time

15

Minutes

Serves

2

sandwiches

slices Maple Leaf® Natural Lazy Maple Bacon, cooked crispy

Ingredients
Preparation

6slices Maple Leaf^® Natural Lazy Maple Bacon, cooked crispy
10slices Maple Leaf^® Natural Selections^® Oven Roasted Turkey
2soft long bakery rolls or buns, split
2tbsp mayonnaise
3tbsp whole cranberry sauce, prepared*
4slices swiss cheese
4slices, tomato
Arugula
Tabasco sauce, if desired

Assemble sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise onto base of bun followed by cheese, turkey, bacon, tomato and arugula.
Spread half the cranberry sauce on to remaining bun and top.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Need a winter warm up? Heat open face on a baking sheet with oven set to broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with kettle chips.

*if more easily available, honey mustard would make a great sauce for this stacker!

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Roasted Root and Deli Winter Power Bowl

Preparation

5

Minutes

Total Time

20

Minutes

Serves

2

servings

Ingredients
Preparation

6slices Maple Leaf^®Natural Selections^® Oven Roasted Chicken, divided
6slices Maple Leaf^®Natural Selections^® Black Forest Ham, divided
5cups baby kale or baby kale salad blend
1cup roasted sweet potatoes, divided
1cup roasted brussels sprout, divided
2tbsp pumpkin seed and cranberry or trail mix, divided
2heaping tbsp crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese, divided

Dressing:

2tbsp maple syrup
6tbsp good quality olive oil
2tbsp white wine vinegar
¾tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

In a small bowl whisk all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
Place kale or salad blend in a large bowl.
Toss with half the dressing and toss to coat.
Divide salad into two serving bowls.
Arrange ingredients in sections over salad.
Repeat with remaining ingredients and drizzle left over dressing on top.

Try with any left-over roasted vegetables from the night before to create a hearty salad.

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Oven Roasted Turkey and Fresh Bean Meal Salad

Preparation

5

Minutes

Total Time

15

Minutes

Serves

4

Portions

Oven Roasted Turkey and Fresh Bean Meal Salad

Ingredients
Preparation

1175g package Maple Leaf^® Natural Selections^® Oven Roasted Turkey
200gfresh green beans, blanched and cooled
150gfresh yellow beans, blanched and cooled
1bunch asparagus, blanched and cooled
10cherry tomatoes, halved
¾lbs steamed potatoes, cooled and halved
1large head boiled egg, grated and halved
¾cup Emmenthaler cheese, grated
⅓cup vinaigrette dressing, prepared

In a large bowl combine, beans, asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes and half the cheese. Toss to coat well.
Arrange salad onto a large platter.
Arrange turkey slices in folds on top of salad.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and grate egg over top.
Serve with fresh bread and soft butter

This is a great make-ahead recipe. Allow salad to stand overnight in dressing for an enhanced flavor and finish salad the next day with turkey or your favorite Maple Leaf Natural Selections meat!

Seasonal Suggestion: Carrots are a great seasonal addition to incorporate more fresh flavours and a touch of colour to your salad.

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Super Family Picnic Sub

Preparation

5

Minutes

Total Time

20

Minutes

Serves

6

Portions

Ingredients
Preparation

1175 g package Maple Leaf^® Natural Selections^® Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast
1175 g package Maple Leaf^® Natural Selections^® Hickory Smoked Chicken Breast
1175 g package Maple Leaf^® Natural Selections^® Baked Ham
1390g fresh ciabatta or French baguette, sliced in half lengthwise
2cups shredded head lettuce
2medium tomatoes, sliced
5slices marble cheese
5slices old white cheddar cheese
⅓cup red onion, thinly sliced
¾cup mayonnaise
1 ½tbsp sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
Sub sauce, prepared

Arrange sub by spreading mayo mixture along the base of the bread.
Arrange sliced of cheese alternating and slightly over lapping followed turkey, ham and chicken.
Top with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and generously drizzle prepared sub sauce over top.
Place remaining baguette over top.
On a clean surface lay a long piece of saran wrap down. Carefully place sub on top. Tightly roll sandwich in plastic wrap.
You may have to use several pieces to ensure it is tightly rolled. You can refrigerate sandwich for up to an hour or place in your cooler for travel.
When ready to serve, place 6 to 8 skewers into sandwich to serve as a slicing or portion guide.

Try adding Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon and make it a club on the go!!