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24 The Canadian Statesman Christmas Gift Guide, Wednesday, November 23,1994 Have Your Cake...and Veggies Too! Too often winter vegetables are served the same old way, carrots are steamed, cabbage is boiled and onions onions are either baked or fried. This year it's time for a change. Here are some imaginative recipes using fresh Ontario carrots, cabbage and onions in ways you've never dreamed possible. possible. For a fresh start to your morning, try Carrot Orange Marmalade slathered slathered on scones or freshly baked bread. Flavorful Ontario carrots are complemented by the fresh taste of lemon and orange. The marmalade is quick to make (everything is chopped in the food processor) and takes only 40 minutes to cot*. Another plus, this beautifully colored marmalade would be ideal to make now and tuck away for holiday gift giving. Foodland Ontario's hearty Harvest Harvest Strudel is ideal to serve as an afternoon afternoon snack or for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or yogurt. The great thing about this strudel is that there's no fussy pastry to fiddle with. Pick up a bag of frozen dough, roll it out and fill with our not-too- sweet mock mincemeat. The mincemeat mincemeat tosses together onions, cabbage, apples and pears sweetened with brown sugar, raisins, citrus peel and juice. If you're watching your waistline but still like to indulge occasionally, try the flavorful Apple 'N Spice Gingerbread. Gingerbread. The whole cake has only 1/4 cup oil, the moist texture comes from using sliced onions and apples. Three types of ginger are used - candied, candied, fresh and dry which add extra flavor to the cake. Who would have guessed it - cabbage cabbage in a mocha cake? Well our Mocha Mocha Surprise Cake contains 3 cups of finely shredded cabbage disguised as shredded coconut. This bundt cake not only tastes great, it's easy to prepare prepare too! Breakfast time can be chaotic especially especially when you have small children children to feed. Our nutritious Veggie- Good Rice Pudding is ideal to serve. It combines carrots, cabbage and dried apricots and is best prepared the night before. The kids will think they're getting dessert for breakfast. Here are a few more ideas to help you incorporate Ontario's vegetables and fruits into your own recipes: • When adding vegetables to your baking, cooking time may need to be adjusted as vegetables can add moisture moisture to the recipe. The first time you try adapting a recipe, begin by adding a small amount of your favorite veggie. veggie. If the results work well, the next time try adding a bit more. • Certain fruits and vegetables naturally naturally complement each other. For instance instance try adding cranberries to your favorite apple pie or tart apples to a crunchy cabbage salad. • Experiment with your nc. pumpkin pie by adding a bit of pu- reed squash. Or add finely chopped onions and grated cheddar into a homemade scone for a savory accompaniment accompaniment to soup. • When it comes to baking, prepared prepared mixes save time in the kitchen. Try jazzing up a muffin mix by adding adding grated parsnips or carrots. Or add one or two finely chopped apples or pears to your favorite spice cake mix. The fact is most people enjoy a sweet now and then. So if you can make them more nutritious with the addition of Ontario's vegetables and fruits - why not? Carrot Marmalade The food processor makes a quick job of this marmalade. Carrots are simmered with citrus to a thick marmalade, marmalade, which, is wonderful on toast, as a glaze for pork or poultry or tucked away for hostess gifts. 1 lb (500 g) Ontario Carrots (about 6), peeled 2 oranges, seeded and quartered 1 lemon, seeded and quartered 3 cups (750mL) granulated sugar 2 cups (500mL) orange juice In food processor or with knife, finely dice carrots; transfer to bowl. In food processor, chop oranges and lemon; add to carrots. Stir in sugar and orange juice; cover and refrigerate refrigerate overnight, Transfer to heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, uncovered, uncovered, until thickened and carrots and peel are tender, 40 to 45 min. Spoon into sterilized canning jars; store in refrigerator for up to one month, or process in boiling water bath 5 min. for longer storage. Makes about 4 cups (1L). Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 40 to 45 min. To prepare recipe without a food processor: Use sharp knife to cut oranges and lemon into 1/8 in. (3 mm) thick slices. Carrots may be peeled, then shredded with grater. Nutritional Information: 1 Serving (1 tbsp/15 mL): Carbohydrates: 9.0 grams Calories: 36. Veggie-Good Rice Pudding Rice pudding for breakfast? Why not? With the addition of carrots and cabbage it is an especially nutritious dessert or breakfast food. 1 cup (250 mL) Arborio rice 2 cups (500 mL) water 4 cups (1L) milk 1/2 cup (125 mL) each chopped dried apricots, grated Ontario Carrot and grated Ontario Cabbage 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp. (5mL) grated lemon rind 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) nutmeg In saucepan, simmer rice and water water together until rice is tender, about 15 min. Stir in milk, apricots, canot, cabbage, sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon lemon rind and nutmeg. Cook, covered, over low heat about 40 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Discard cinnamon stick. Spoon into greased 9 in. (2.5 L) cake pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. overnight. Serves 12 to 16. Preparation Time: 15 min. Coticing Time: 35 to 40 min. Nutritional Information: 1 Serving (when recipe serves 16): Protein: 3.0 grams Fat: 1.0 grams Carbohydrates: 23.0 grams Calories: 113. Apple 'N' Spice Gingerbread Here's a very gingery gingerbread with dry, candied and fresh ginger. Apples and onions add moisture without all the fat. Serve with applesauce applesauce or frozen yogurt. 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced onion 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced, coral peeled Ontario Apple 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped crystallized ginger 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated fresh Turn to page 25 lie lito fyMiî 19 Scugog Street, Bowmanville 697-2380 X "The Best Little Craft & Gift Store in Town" has grown. Come in and check us out! Beautifully handmade crafts, gifts and small wood furnishings. CUSTOM ORDERS TAKEN Folk Art Supplies and Books. We also have excellent wood crafters who will cut your projects for you Visa is now accepted. 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