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SMART BUY
EXPERIENCE
For the Love of Local Cheese with a Local Accent Ready, Set, Grill
Ontario produce is Explore our mouth-watering array Inspired recipes for grilling
ripe for the picking. of hand-crafted Ontario cheeses. everything from apps to mains.
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1 Summer 2019 summer 2019 FREE ISSUE experience magazine
My SMART BUY
RAISED
WITHOUT LET'S GO GREEN
antibiotics TOGETHER
Story
Kathleen Long
We recently sat down with Kathleen Long,
Director of National Vet Services & Quality
Assurance at Maple Leaf Foods to discuss
the company’s animal welfare initiatives
and how reducing the use of antibiotics in
animals is beneficial to Canadian families,
including her own.
What does Raised Without Antibiotics mean,
and how is it beneficial to Canadians?
Raised Without Antibiotics is a specific way
of raising animals, which means they are
not given antibiotics at any point throughout Summer doesn’t just bring sunshine grass-fed varieties (p. 19). To ensure international fresh products. Made
their lives. This is recognized and monitored
and warm weather, but also the bounty you don’t miss out on what’s growing in from recycled newsprint, these trays
by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Raising animals without the use of antibiotics of Ontario’s harvest season. I am truly Ontario, check out our growing guide can be composted or recycled in blue
reduces the likelihood of bacteria developing grateful for all this province has to offer, (p. 12) and find all your homegrown bins. Later this summer, we will also be
resistance to them, which helps to preserve and often reflect on what can be done favourites in-store this season. Once introducing new reusable produce bags.
their effectiveness in treating human illness. It is to ensure future generations are just as you’re ready to fire up the grill, let us To learn more about our CSR initiatives,
critical that we contribute wherever possible to fortunate. help you find the perfect pairings of like fresh food recovery, turn to Longo’s
limiting the development of antibiotic resistance.
fresh herbs with protein, veggies and Community Care (p. 57).
Our business is, and has always been,
cheese in our easy-to-follow Herbology
Chilled Sweet Grilled Chicken and Artichoke Summer Salad How are Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without
Antibiotics chickens raised with care?
founded on the promise that we will
chart (p. 12).
We are proud of the initiatives we
PREP. TIME 10 min | TOTAL TIME 30 min | SKILL LEVEL EASY | SERVINGS 4 Animal welfare is a top priority at Maple Leaf
only serve our guests what we would be have developed to become a leader
Foods, and our culture of animal care extends happy serving to our own families. For Longo’s remains committed to in sustainability, and we hope you’ll
Ingredients Directions throughout the entire organization. Maple Leaf Longo’s, sourcing locally, where possible, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) continue to join us on this journey as we
6–8 Maple Leaf Prime® Raised without Antibiotics Preheat one side of grill to medium high heat. Place chicken in Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics chickens are remains at the heart of our business, and we continue to take steps to reduce build a sustainable future together.
boneless skinless chicken thighs raised in open-span, climate-controlled barns and the relationships we have built with plastic. Together, we have reduced
a large bowl. Add honey mustard and honey, season with sea salt
with space to roam freely. They are given free
1 796 g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed and pepper. Using your hands, massage marinade into meat. Ontario’s farmers span generations. single use plastic bag usage by over
access to feed and water and comfortable
1 255 g package Longo’s™ Seriously Sweet Set aside.
bedding material to rest, peck and scratch in.
30% since March 1! And this is only one
In this issue of Experience Magazine,
grape tomatoes, halved In a large bowl place chickpeas, tomatoes, artichokes, olives and As technology evolves, we continue to improve step in our journey.
feta. Sprinkle vegetable seasoning over top followed by oil and
our Cheese Masters will take you on a
1 580 g jar Longo’s™ grilled and marinated barn conditions and are proud of the active role
artichoke hearts, drained vinegars. Toss well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. we take in trialling and implementing new practices
ride across the province as we introduce Be sure to look out for our new
Grill chicken thighs about 1 to 2 minutes per side and transfer to continually improve the lives of birds. you to the most delectable local artisan compostable produce trays for
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
to alternate side of grill with no heat. Close BBQ lid and allow the cheeses, including Longo’s own new cucumbers, corn, hot peppers and
¾ cup feta, diced How do you feel about serving Maple Leaf
alternate heat to cook chicken through, about 10 to 15 minutes
2 tbsp Longo’s™ honey mustard or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Allow Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics chicken
1 tbsp honey to your family?
chicken to rest and cool. Arrange shredded romaine lettuce onto
Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics PRIMARY & SECONDARY LOGOS (DARK GREEN)
2 tbsp Longo’s™ Sicilian extra virgin olive oil a large platter. Spoon artichoke salad over top. Arrange chicken
chicken is a nutritious and high-quality source of
3½ tbsp Longo’s™ apple cider vinegar thighs over top and pour any remaining juices over top. Finish with
protein. Knowing that Maple Leaf is continually
a sprinkle of sea salt.
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar striving for the highest animal care and food
1½ tbsp vegetable seasoning safety standards gives me confidence that Follow us: LongosMarkets
Tips I am making a great choice for my family. "Neither rain, nor snow, nor nasty weather... props to
sea salt Grocery Gateway for arriving on time and safely.
You can make the salad up to two days
pepper ahead of time and refrigerate. Your morning driver rocks. Always on time -
Optional Try adding black olives for a twist in this everything in stock and no standing in line."
¾ cup Kalamata olives summer style salad! Tune in next issue, as we continue to talk with We want to hear from you Michelle, a Grocery Gateway by Longo’s customer
real families about their favourite recipes and
favourite moments eating together as a family. Email us at 1800@Longos.com
VEGETABLE GRAIN FED WITH CANADIAN AIR CHILLED HUMANELY FRESH NEVER
NO ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS FARM RAISED CHICKEN RAISED FROZEN experience magazine Summer 2019 3
SMART BUY
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WHAT’S
INSIDE
FEATURES RECIPES
6 SUMMER MUST-HAVES 8 LOCO FOR LOCAL 40 SUMMER SIDES
From kimchi and kafta to Make the most of Ontario Learn how to transform
crazy-good chips, find Longo’s produce with our handy guide Longo’s Meal Kits into simply
latest must-try products. and tasty recipes. sensational sides.
18 WHEY GOOD • Grilled Peach, Ricotta • Layered Jewel Blend
Just try to resist our incredible and Prosciutto Salad Veggie Salad
selection of locally crafted • Summer Red Quinoa Salad • Aztec Artichoke Salad
grass-fed cheeses. • Muffuletta-Stuffed 43 BERRY EASY BAKING
Grilled Peppers Make cool (and oh-so-pretty)
28 THE WORLD IS
YOUR BURGER • Pesto Parmesan Grilled Corn desserts – no baking required.
From turkey to salmon, discover 14 GRATE ONTARIO CHEESE • No-bake Cheesecake with
our global-inspired burgers. Discover our amazing array Almond-Biscotti Crust and
Blueberry Sauce
CRAFTED
33 NO SWEAT SWEETS of hand-crafted Ontario
Explore incredible store-baked artisanal cheeses. • Strawberry Shortcake
pies and treats starring the • Grilled Pineapple Pepper Ice Cream Sandwiches
freshest fruits of the season. Chicken Quesadillas • Unicorn Frozen Yogourt Bark
• Cedar Plank Grilled Cheddar 47 5 EASY MEALS. FOR REAL.
53 FRESH FOODIE FINDS
Get inspired by our experts’ 22 THRILL OF THE GRILL Five budget-friendly, family-
FOR YOUR top picks for the season. See how easy (and delicious) friendly meals that are so easy
it is to make an entire meal to prep and serve.
54 WHY GREENSPACE IS
ENJOYMENT
on the grill. • Grilled Veggie Cauliflower Pizza
YOUR HAPPY PLACE
Sleeping better and feeling happier • Thai Shrimp with Watermelon Salsa • Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Salad
can start with heading outside. • Grilled New York Strips with Red • Grilled Hoisin Salmon
Wine Braised Cipollini Onions and Broccolini
57 LONGO'S COMMUNITY CARE
• Fiesta Grilled Potato Packets • Grilled Pesto Lamb Chops
How Longo’s is helping to make
a difference in your community. • Bulgogi Vegetable Grill-Fry • Grilled Steak and
• Hickory Chicken Wings Horseradish Panini
58 FROM FARM TO FABULOUS with Maple Bourbon Sauce
Give yourself (or someone else)
a lift with farm-fresh peonies, 36 ALL FIRED UP ON THE COVER
MADE WITH CANE SUGAR
lilies and more. One of Canada’s grilling greats Loco for Local
shares his love of traditional BBQ There’s something about the
flavour of grilled corn that reminds
& NATURAL FLAVOURS
– and Southern-inspired recipes.
us why we love summer eats. We
• Cherry Street Baby Back Ribs
added an Italian twist to this BBQ
• Tangy Slaw favourite we know you’ll love –
we sure do! See recipe on p. 11.
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PRICES IN MAGAZINE EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2019. Summer 2019 5
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Summer Must-Haves Longo’s
FROZEN
BURGERS
When the heat is on, we like to soak up Every. Single. Moment. That’s why our Longo’s
summer collection is packed with inspired products ideal for outdoor entertaining.
From mouth-watering kaftas and zesty barbecue sauces to thirst-quenching
lemonade, you’ll find the highest-quality foods to elevate every summer meal.
Longo’s Frozen Kaftas
We can’t get enough of these
traditional kabobs. BBQ-ready,
our authentically spiced kaftas
are made from a mixture of ground
meat that’s cooked over a fire.
Longo’s Serve them slathered with Longo’s
Cauliflower Tzatziki and chopped tomatoes,
Crust & and use our Tandoori Style Naan
Pizzas to mop up every delicious bite.
$20 1.1kg pkg
Try it once, love it
forever: Our hand-stretched
Cauliflower Crust is waiting for you
to top it just the way you like it. Also
available: Cauliflower Crust Spinach
and Alfredo and 4-Cheese pizzas.
Find them in the Frozen section.
Gluten free with no artificial
Longo’s Kettle Chips Longo's Frozen Burgers
colours or flavours.
Crafted from New Brunswick dark One bite and you’ll agree that we have
$6.99 russet potatoes, our wonderfully reinvented the frozen burger. Ultra-juicy
330-500g crunchy kettle chips come in crave- and flavourful, our Chicken, Beef and
worthy flavours including Creamy 100% Sirloin Beef burgers are locally
Dill, Great Canadian Mix, Sea Salt and made with only the finest ingredients and
Vinegar, Sweet BBQ, and Sweet Potato crafted to cook quickly and evenly.
and Sea Salt. Certified gluten-free.
$10.99-$12.99 852g-1.02kg box
2 for $5 142g pkg
NEW! Longo’s Lemonade NEW! Longo’s Kimchi Longo’s Ice Cream Sandwiches Longo’s Tortilla Chips Longo’s Barbecue & Longo’s Naan
Perfectly tart, our lemonade comes in a This beloved fat-free Korean dish made We all scream for these summer treats: Our Yellow Corn and Blue Corn and Grilling Sauces Perfect for kaftas, paired with curries
variety of flavours including classic lemon from fermented cabbage is not only great Our ice cream sandwiches are made Flax Seed chips are made with authentic Take grilling to the next level with our or just for dipping, our locally made naan
(of course!) and refreshing watermelon. for digestion, but adds a spicy kick to rice with real Canadian cream and handmade ingredients and are perfect for scooping. lineup of barbecue sauces and marinades. has a crisp exterior and a pillowy texture
bowls, tacos, scrambled eggs and more. cookies. Yum! Choose from Old Fashioned, Caribbean inside. Try both Original and Garlic.
$2.99 946mL bottle $3.99 400g pkg Jerk, Piri Piri and more.
$6.99 400g jar $5.99 6 pack $2.99 500g pkg
$2.99-$4.99 350-375mL bottle
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unique climate
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Peach, Ricotta
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Salad – a family
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W H AT ’ S I N S E A S O N W H AT ’ S I N S E A S O N
Grilled Peach, Toss peaches with 1 tbsp of This classic combination of salty Muffuletta-Stuffed can be prepared and reserved Consider doubling this recipe,
Ricotta and the oil and 1/4 tsp each of the prosciutto and sweet summer peaches Grilled Peppers in the refrigerator for up to as these tasty stuffed peppers
Prosciutto Salad salt and pepper (cut peaches is perfect to enjoy on a back deck this Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min 2 days before grilling.) are sure to disappear fast.
Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min into quarters if easier). Place summer with friends. A surefire winner Stand: 10 min Serves: 8 Preheat grill to medium heat
Serves: 4 to 6 on preheated greased grill
over medium-high heat.
at your long weekend gathering. 8 mini bell peppers (mix
and line with a reusable grill
mat or non-stick aluminum
4 ripe but firm peaches Grill for about 5 minutes, of red, yellow and orange)
foil. Grill peppers, without
1/4 cup Longo’s Extra turning occasionally, until 1/2 cup cream cheese, turning, for 6 to 8 minutes
Virgin Olive Oil, divided grill marked and tender. softened or until bottoms of peppers
1/2 tsp each salt and Remove to cutting board. 1/2 cup shredded Italian are lightly charred and
pepper, divided Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. cheese blend cheese is oozy. Transfer to a
1 tub (142g) Longo’s Baby Spread arugula onto large 1/4 cup Longo’s Signature serving platter. Let stand for
Arugula platter and toss with remaining Muffuletta, well drained 10 minutes before serving.
1 cup Longo’s Ricotta Cheese oil, salt and pepper. Spoon Torn basil leaves and Longo’s Garnish with basil leaves and
ricotta all over. Lay prosciutto Balsamic Glaze (optional) balsamic glaze (if using).
1 pkg (125g) Longo’s
and then peach slices overtop.
Signature Dry-Cured Tip: Run a chef’s knife through
Drizzle with balsamic glaze Cut peppers in half
Prosciutto the muffuletta to chop larger
to serve. lengthwise, keeping stems
3 tbsp Longo’s Balsamic intact; discard seeds. chunks of olives for a more
Glaze (approx.) Per serving (1/6th recipe): uniform filling.
280 calories; 23g protein; 17g fat; Blend cream cheese
14g carbohydrate; 2g fibre; with shredded cheese Per serving: 80 calories;
11g sugars; 900mg sodium. and muffuletta until well 3g protein; 7g fat;
combined. Divide cheese
––– mixture between pepper
3g carbohydrate; 1g fibre;
2g sugars; 230mg sodium.
halves. (Stuffed peppers
Summer Red bowl. Season with 1/2 tsp
Quinoa Salad
Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min
each salt and pepper. Place on
preheated grill over medium- –––
Serves: 6 to 8 high heat. Grill, turning as Give a summer staple a fresh turn
needed, for 6 to 10 minutes, This colourful salad celebrates with this Italian-inspired twist on
Pesto Parmesan stem. Tip up from top to slip
1 summer squash or zucchini, until nicely grill marked and summer’s bounty and makes a great Grilled Corn off husk and silk. the popular Mexican street corn.
sliced lengthwise tender; remove to bowl. partner for all your grilled proteins. Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min
1 each red and orange Brush cobs with some of
Cool vegetables to room Serves: 8
pepper, quartered the pesto butter. Place on
temperature. Chop zucchini
preheated grill over medium
2 cobs corn and peppers into bite-sized 8 cobs corn, still in husks
heat. Grill, turning often, for
2 tbsp Longo’s 100% pieces and cut kernels from 1/4 cup Longo’s Country 6 to 8 minutes or until nicely
Pure Canola Oil cobs. Return vegetables to Churned Salted Butter, melted grill marked. Brush with
1 tsp each salt and pepper, large bowl. 2 tbsp Longo’s Basil Pesto additional pesto butter and
divided Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, 2/3 cup finely grated roll in Parmesan. Squeeze
3 tbsp Longo’s Signature vinegar, honey, and remaining Parmesan cheese (approx.) lemon wedges overtop and
Organic Sicilian Extra Virgin salt and pepper until Lemon wedges sprinkle with fresh ground
Olive Oil with Lemon combined. Add quinoa and pepper to serve.
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp each lemon juice and basil to bowl of vegetables.
Drizzle with dressing and Microwave corn in batches of Tip: If using husked corn, wrap
white wine vinegar
toss until well combined. 4, without husking, on high for each piece in damp paper
1 tsp Longo’s Honey 4 minutes. towel before microwaving.
1 pkg (450g) Longo’s Meal Kit Tip: Cheese lovers can add Meanwhile, blend butter with
Red Quinoa crumbled feta or chèvre to taste. Per serving: 170 calories;
basil pesto. Spread Parmesan
1/2 cup chopped fresh 5g protein; 11g fat;
on rimmed plate.
Longo’s Basil Per serving (1/8th recipe): 15g carbohydrate; 2g fibre;
430 calories; 11g protein; 16g fat; Holding hot corn with a kitchen 3g sugars; 210mg sodium.
Toss squash, peppers and 61g carbohydrate; 8g fibre; towel, slice off the bottom end,
corn with canola oil in large 9g sugars; 390mg sodium. about 1 row of kernels from the
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W H AT ’ S I N S E A S O N
Cilantro Basil Rosemary Thyme H
There’s nothing like fresh herbs for adding a pop of flavour and colour to your cooking.
E
GUIDE
HERB
Here’s a quick guide to help you get familiar with the most popular herbs, and what
foods they pair with best.
Use cilantro to make Tuna Lamb Poultry
R
chimichurri and pair Mahi-Mahi Pork Steak B
Protein
with beef
Chicken Lentils
Use cilantro to make a salsa
verde and pair with flank Turkey –––
steak, chicken, octopus
Avocados Strawberries,
watermelon &
Potatoes Beets O
Fruits &
Veggies
L
Tomatoes Asparagus Carrots
stone fruit
Artichokes Cauliflower
Salad greens such as
romaine or red leaf
O
Feta Mozzarella Goat cheese Gouda G
Cheese
Cotija Brie Pecorino Toscano Ricotta
Chèvre Manchego Grilling cheeses
like Halloumi
Y
A DASH OF
When it comes to herbs, texture matters: Tender herbs like basil and dill are usually added at the end of
ADVICE
the cooking process or used to dress a dish. While “woodier” herbs like thyme and rosemary are used
throughout cooking and are either finely chopped or used whole and removed before serving.
O n ta r i o G r ow i n g G u i d e
MAY Garlic Blackberries AUGUST
Asparagus Gooseberries Broccoli Cantaloupe
Fiddleheads Peas (green & snow) Cabbage Corn
It doesn’t get Rhubarb Radishes Carrots Eggplant
fresher than this! Romaine Raspberries Celery Leeks
Use this guide to Spinach Grapes Nectarines
keep track of when JUNE Strawberries Kohlrabi Parsnips
your favourite Assorted lettuces Zucchini Muskmelon Pears
veggies are in Blueberries Onions Plums
season – so you Cauliflower JULY Peaches Raddicio
can fill your cart Cherries Apples Peppers Squash
with the absolute Field cucumbers Asian vegetables Potatoes Tomatoes
freshest produce. Fresh bunched herbs Beans (green & wax) Watermelon
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Artisan Local Cheese Artisan Local Cheese
Making cheese has been
a Jensen family tradition
since 1925. Using only
local, whole milk and a
cheddar recipe that’s
been passed down for
147 years, they create full-
bodied cheddars and other
mouth-watering varieties.
PRIMARY & SECONDARY LOGOS (DARK GREEN)
Real McCoy Geez Louise Bob's Your Uncle
Grate Ontario Cheese Aged 36 months, this bold,
extra old orange cheddar
This pepper brick cheese
is drizzled with a hint of
Aged six to eight months,
this medium cheddar has
When it comes to artisanal cheese, our Ontario Dairy Farmers has a crumbly texture hot pepper for the perfect a buttery-fresh aroma with
Ontario Dairy and a wonderfully sharp balance of spice and a light taste that's perfect
create among the best in the world. Hand-crafted using flavour. Amazing paired with smoothness. Pair this with a for sandwiches, soups and
traditional methods, artisanal cheeses offer more complex Locally crafted, Get locally crafted cheese
Cabernet Sauvignon or a Riesling or your favourite ice casseroles. Pair with a full-
naturally produced. delivered to your door
flavours and wonderfully unique varieties. Visit our Cheese mature Nebbiolo. wine. bodied Syrah or light bodied
through Grocery Gateway.
Masters for samples (trust us, you won’t stop at just one). DairyOntario.ca $8.99 200g pkg $8.99 200g pkg
Pinot Noir.
grocerygateway.com
$8.99 200g pkg
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Artisan Local Cheese Artisan Local Cheese
Located in St. Marys, Based in Oxford County,
Stonetown prides itself on Gunn’s Hill crafts award-
making pure and natural winning cheese using milk
alpine style cheese. Crafted from their own dairy, and
using traditional techniques sheep and water buffalo
(it’s washed with water and milk from local Amish
salt every day!), their award- communities. They offer
winning cheese is made varieties with exciting
using whole milk from their flavours such as Chocolate
family farm. Stout and Cabernet Merlot.
GAME CHANGER RED GAME CHANGER WHITE MUSKOKA BLISS MOONSHINE Dark side of the moo 5 Brothers Tipsy Harvest
Aged up to five months and Soaked in Vineland Estates A Longo’s exclusive, this Exclusive to Longo’s, this Modelled after traditional Mutchli Robust and creamy with sweet Gunn’s Hills Original Oxford Harvest
soaked in Vineland Estates Winery’s Game Changer semi-soft cheese is aged creamy cheese is soaked Swiss cheese, this mild, buttery cheese overtones, this cow’s milk cheese is cheese is soaked in Palatine Hills
Winery’s Game Changer red white wine, this exceptionally three to five months and has in Moonshine Whisky from is soaked for four days in Upper Thames delicately aged for eight months on Cabernet Merlot for several days,
wine, this ultra-creamy cheese creamy cheese pairs well with a mild, buttery flavour with Junction 56 Distillery. Brewery’s Dark Side Chocolate Stout, cedar wood planks. Delicious with wines resulting in a cheese with an edible
has a milky flavour with a hint of fruit and nuts – and is also a hint of (Muskoka-grown) Wonderful on a cheese platter then aged for another four months. such as with Chardonnay and Sauvignon rind that’s incredibly rich in flavour.
red wine. Serve with fruits, nuts great melted for raclette, cranberries. Pairs well with – it also melts like a dream. Blanc as well as Pilsner beers. A must for wine lovers.
$5.69 / 100g
and your favourite bottle of red. grilled cheese or risotto. light-bodied red wine.
$4.99 / 100g $5.69 / 100g $5.69 / 100g
$4.99 / 100g $4.99 / 100g $4.99 / 100g
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“Our team of Longo's
Introducing our new grass-fed cheeses Cheese Masters
WHEY GOOD
recently visited
local, artisan cheese
makers to learn about
their cheesemaking
At Longo’s, we love local. And we’re thrilled to introduce our techniques. With
exclusive, locally made grass-fed cheeses. Crafted from Dairy Longo’s introducing
Farmers of Ontario Verified Grass-Fed Milk, (which means the our own Ontario
produced grass-fed
cows graze the green pastures of Temiskaming Valley – not fed
cheeses, it’s a new
a processed diet), these cheeses are richer in omega-3s and
opportunity for our
vitamin E and are more flavourful too.
guests to have a
different experience
that they won’t get at
Grilled Pineapple Pepper Cedar Plank another grocery store.”
Chicken Quesadillas Grilled Cheddar
Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 10 Serve this grilled cheddar with Tyler,
additional pepper jelly for those Cheese Master
1 red bell pepper, quartered who love an extra bit of heat!
4 1-inch slices cored fresh pineapple
1 tbsp Longo’s 100% Pure Canola Oil Soak: 1 hr Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min Serves: 4
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1 pkg (250g) cream cheese, softened 1 cedar plank, soaked for at
2 cups shredded cooked Longo’s least 1 hour
Rotisserie Chicken 1 wedge (200g) Longo’s
2 cups shredded Longo’s Colby Cheddar Cheese
Chili Pepper Cheese 1/4 cup Longo’s Pineapple
2 green onions Pepper Jelly
1 pkg (610g) Longo’s Large 1 pkg (150g) Longo’s Artisan NEW! Longo’s
Flour Tortillas (10) Rustic Crisps or Crostini White Cheddar
Chopped fresh Longo’s Mint, With a wonderfully creamy
Toss pepper and pineapple slices Parsley or Basil (optional) texture and a sharp yet
with oil, salt and pepper. Place on fruity flavour, this cheddar
preheated greased grill over medium- Place plank with cheese on it onto pairs well with Zinfandel,
high heat. Grill for about 8 minutes, preheated grill over medium heat. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pale
turning once, until charred and Grill, lid closed, for 5 minutes. Top Ales and Pilsner Beers.
tender. Remove to cutting board; cheese with pepper jelly, close lid and
$3.99 / 100g
chop and set aside. grill for about 5 minutes more or until
cheese begins to soften on edges.
Stir together cream cheese, chicken
NEW! Longo’s
and colby cheese. Stir in pepper and Serve on plank with crackers or
Colby Jack with
pineapple with green onions. Divide crostini. Sprinkle with mint, if using.
Chili Pepper
mixture over half of each tortilla. Fold
Per serving: 370 calories; 16g protein; Dotted with chili flakes,
over to seal.
21g fat; 30g carbohydrate; 2g fibre; this creamy, supple
Reduce grill to medium heat and 17g sugars; 610mg sodium cheese offers a bold tang
grill tortillas, turning occasionally, and spicy finish. Holds its
for about 5 minutes or until grill Per serving: 430 calories; 18g protein; own with Malbec, Merlot
marked and cheese is gooey. Cut into 23g fat; 39g carbohydrate; 3g fibre; and Light Wheat Beer.
quarters to serve. 6g sugars; 1,010mg sodium. $3.99 / 100g
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It’s Grilling Season...
KEG STYLE!SMART BUY SMART BUY
Grilled New York Strips
with Red Wine Braised
Cipollini Onions
The
THRILL
of the
GRILL
Maybe it’s the fresh air
or the aroma of sizzling meat,
but when you eat outside,
food just tastes better. At
Longo’s, we have everything
you need to make the most of
outdoor entertaining. You’ll
find the finest local meats,
incredibly fresh produce –
and unique grilling ideas that
Bulgogi Vegetable Grill-Fry go well beyond meat. So put
the drinks on ice, fire up the
grill and take it outside!
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Thai Shrimp with Grilled New York Strips
Watermelon Salsa with Red Wine Braised BSTERFES
A DASH OF ADVICE Prep: 20 min Marinate: 30 min Cipollini Onions LO T
To grill smaller pieces of food Cook: 5 min Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 1 hr Serves: 6 to 8
Treat Dad like a Lob-star
such as steaks, chicken breasts,
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh 2 striploin grilling steaks, 1-inch thick Nothing says “I love you dad” like
veggies or fish fillets, use direct
cilantro leaves (about 1lb each) succulent lobster dipped in butter.
grilling, the method when food Visit our 19th annual LobsterFest
is cooked directly over the fire. 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh 3 tbsp Longo’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil and we’ll help you select the perfect
For larger cuts of meat, such as Longo’s Mint Leaves 1 tsp salt lobster and show you how quick
ribs, pork shoulders and whole 2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh ginger and easy it is to throw a
1/2 tsp pepper
chickens, it’s time for indirect Father’s Day feast
3 cloves garlic, minced 4 sprigs fresh Longo’s Thyme to remember.
cooking – when you lower the
temperature, close your 2 tbsp each Longo’s 100% Pure
Canola Oil and Rice Vinegar Red Wine Braised Cipollini Onions:
grill lid and use it as an oven.
2 tsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp Longo’s Unsalted Butter
1 tsp Thai red curry paste 1lb cipollini onions, peeled
1/4 tsp kosher salt 3 tbsp brown sugar
Getting Our Sizzle On
1 bag (454g) Longo’s 21/25 1 cup dry red wine
Under the direction of Weber
Raw Shrimp, peeled with tails on 1/2 cup beef broth
Chefs, our Meat and Seafood
Managers took a grilling master 1/3 cup Longo’s Balsamic Vinegar
Watermelon Salsa:
class where an entire meal was 3 sprigs fresh Longo’s Thyme
2 tbsp each minced shallot
prepared on the grill (yes, even an 1 Longo’s Bay Leaf
and jalapeño pepper
upside-down cake). They learned
2 tsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
what coal is best, got some
temperature tips and discovered 1 tsp granulated sugar Red Wine Braised Cipollini Onions:
new grilling techniques – and 2 cups diced seedless watermelon Place cast iron skillet on preheated
are so excited to pass their BBQ grill over medium-high heat; close lid.
1/2 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber
know-how on to you! Let heat for 10 minutes.
1 tsp minced fresh Longo’s Mint
Learn more at webergrillacademy.ca 1/4 tsp kosher salt Lift lid and add butter to skillet. Add
cipollini onions and sauté until golden
Watermelon Salsa: brown. Add sugar, wine, broth, vinegar,
Longo’s Kitchen Combine shallot, jalapeño, vinegar and thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring
sugar. Stir in watermelon, cucumber, to a simmer for 5 minutes. Close lid and
Pressed for time? Pick up one of our mint and salt; toss gently to combine. grill onion mixture for about 30 minutes
salads already prepped for you to Let stand for 30 minutes. or until onions are tender when pierced
toss together in a flash. Find them with a fork. Remove onions with slotted
in-store all season long. Combine cilantro, mint, ginger, garlic,
oil, vinegar, sugar, curry paste and salt spoon into bowl and continue to simmer
Tomato Panzanella in bowl of food processor. Process until liquid for about 10 minutes or until
Salad
coarse purée forms, scraping down sides reduced by half. Remove bay leaf. Stir
as necessary. Scrape into bowl and add liquid back into onions and keep warm.
Summer Fruit with
shrimp; toss well to coat. Cover and Increase grill heat to high.
Spinach and
Goat Cheese refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, brush steaks with oil and
s Salad season well with salt and pepper. Lay
Thread shrimp onto soaked or
metal skewers, discarding remaining thyme sprigs over steaks and let stand
marinade. Place onto preheated for 10 minutes.
greased grill over high heat. Grill, Remove thyme; grill steaks for about
turning once, for about 5 minutes 5 minutes per side, until medium rare or
or until lightly charred and just until meat thermometer reaches 135°F
turning opaque in centre. Serve when inserted in centre. Remove to
shrimp over Watermelon Salsa. cutting board and tent with foil for
3 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain
Per serving: 150 calories; and serve topped with braised onions.
14g protein; 6g fat;
11g carbohydrate; 1g fibre; Per serving (1/8th recipe): 450 calories;
8g sugars; 320mg sodium. 41g protein; 20g fat; 18g carbohydrate;
1g fibre; 13g sugars; 690mg sodium.
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Meet the Farmer
Brodhagen Farms
A cattle-feeding farm based in Brunner,
Ont., Brodhagen Farms grows corn and
hay for their steers' feed. Their cattle
are raised without the use of added
hormones and are provided with plenty
of space, soothing music and access
to the outdoors. Longo’s is proud to
partner with farmers like the Brodhagen
family who understand that happy cattle
result in better-quality meat.
Fiesta Grilled Per serving: 300 calories; 5g protein; and sprinkle with green onions and
Potato Packets 15g fat; 33g carbohydrate; 4g fibre; toasted sesame seeds, if using, to garnish.
With flavourful taco seasonings, this fun side 3g sugars; 460mg sodium.
dish will be a hit with adults and kids alike. Tip: Add some cubed tofu for added protein.
Bulgogi Vegetable Grill-Fry
Prep: 8 min Grill: 15 min Serves: 4 Per serving: 150 calories; 5g protein;
Using a grill wok or basket to “grill-fry”
7g fat; 18g carbohydrate; 4g fibre;
your veggies makes a delicious side dish.
1 pkg (500g) Longo’s Mini Red & White 12g sugars; 690mg sodium.
Combine with noodles or rice for
Rosemary Potatoes, cubed a meatless main.
1/2 cup diced red pepper Hickory Chicken Wings
1/2 cup corn (or 1 cooked cob, shucked) Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 with Maple Bourbon Sauce
Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 to 6
2 tbsp Longo’s 100% Pure Canola Oil 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and
1 tsp Longo’s Chili Powder chopped into 3-inch lengths 1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp each Longo’s Ground Cumin 2 bell peppers (any colour), sliced 2 tsp Longo’s Ground Mustard
and Longo’s Onion Powder 1 zucchini, halved then cut into 16 1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper wedges 1/2 tsp each Longo’s Onion Powder
1/2 cup grated old cheddar cheese 1 pkg (200g) king oyster mushrooms, and Garlic Powder
1/4 cup Longo’s Sour Cream sliced lengthwise 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
2 green onions, chopped 1/2 large red onion, sliced 3lb chicken wings
3 tbsp Longo’s 100% Pure Canola Oil 1/2 cup Longo’s Maple Bourbon
Combine potatoes, red peppers and corn BBQ Sauce
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
in bowl. Blend oil with chili powder, cumin,
onion powder, salt and pepper; toss with 1 pkg (150g) Longo’s Korean BBQ
Combine paprika, mustard, salt, onion,
potato mixture until evenly coated. Bulgogi Sauce
garlic powder and chili powder in large
1 lime, halved bowl. Add wings and toss to coat well.
Spread potato mixture out on large sheet
of heavy-duty foil. Bring in sides and fold Chopped green onions and toasted
Place soaked wood chips in half of grill
into a secure, flat packet. sesame seeds (optional)
and heat to high heat. Once the chips are
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onions to garnish. (Alternately, transfer to 20 minutes or until grill marked and 350°F. Grill, turning once, for 15 minutes.
Get everything you need for
packet contents to a bowl and garnish.) tender. Drizzle with bulgogi sauce; toss for Start brushing with BBQ sauce and
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through Grocery Gateway. Tip: This recipe doubles easily but be sure 1 to 2 minutes or until well glazed. continue turning for another 15 minutes or
grocerygateway.com to make 2 smaller, flat packets rather than Meanwhile, grill lime, cut-side down, until chicken is no longer pink inside.
1 large one for ease of flipping and better alongside vegetables for 5 minutes. Per serving (1/6th recipe): 690 calories;
browning of the potatoes. Transfer vegetables to large, shallow 55g protein; 40g fat; 18g carbohydrate;
serving bowl. Squeeze lime halves overtop 0g fibre; 15g sugars; 720mg sodium.
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NEVER EVER meat from right
ADDED HORMONES *
around the corner.
ANTIBIOTICS At Longo’s, we love local.
ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS
That’s why we bring you
HUMANELY RAISED †
beef that’s locally raised by
Ontario farmers without
GLUTEN FREE the use of added
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Partnering with the
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We’re proud to partner with local farmers
like Brodhagen Farms, read more about our
partnership on page 27.
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McCormick Canada.Chef’s series Chef’s series
Q. ON YOUR JOURNEY TO
PITMASTER SUCCESS,
WHO OR WHAT
WAS YOUR BIGGEST
INFLUENCE?
A. My close friend and fellow
barbecue brother Billy Durney
at Hometown Bar-B-Que.
His passion for the craft of
All Fired Up barbecue and attention to
detail has made him one of
the top pitmasters in the
nation.
In the hyper-competitive (and downright delicious)
world of BBQ pitmasters, Lawrence La Pianta has Q. WHAT CAN GUESTS
proven himself to be one of the grilling greats. EXPECT WHEN DINING
AT CHERRY STREET
Owner of Toronto’s beloved Cherry Street Bar-B-Que, BAR-B-QUE?
La Pianta was crowned “King of the Brisket” in NYC last
A. We’re proud to offer the
spring. Now he shares his secrets with us for making
closest thing to a true Texas
C h e f L aw r e n c e L a P i a n ta
fall-off-the-bone pork ribs and addictive tangy slaw.
CHERRY STREET BAR-B -QUE
barbecue experience. From
entrance to exit, we make
you feel welcome with real
Q. OF ALL THE COOKING METHODS AVAILABLE TO
YOU, WHY ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT Southern hospitality. We
BARBECUING? greet you, check in on you
and ensure your experience
A. The act of cooking your meal over fire and using indirect heat
is always good.
is one of the oldest forms of cooking, and it’s an art to perfect
this method. Barbecue is steeped heavily in tradition. Q. CAN YOU OFFER UP
ANY TIPS OR TRADE
Q. YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN SOME OF THE WORLD’S SECRETS THAT WILL
MOST PRESTIGIOUS BBQ CONTESTS. HOW DID IT FEEL MAKE OUR READERS
TO BE CROWNED “KING OF THE BRISKET” IN NYC? LAWRENCE MORE COMFORTABLE
A. It was amazing. The King of the Brisket title is highly coveted, LA PIANTA WITH GRILLING?
and the list of past winners is impressive, to say the least. Hailing from
A. My first tip is never try a
Scarborough,
Brisket is deeply engrained in the culture of New York, so Ont., Lawrence new recipe on your friends.
to compete against some of the best pitmasters in the city, La Pianta knows Make sure you try it a couple
and then to win, was amazing. The best part was that what his way around a
of times by yourself before
grill. He’s been
I served the judges is what I serve at Cherry Street. I didn’t barbecuing for serving it up as a summer
change my recipe to serve the judges’ palettes. I cooked what two decades, has dinner. Second, for the
I serve here every day. trained with the
inexperienced grillers, try
country’s best
pitmasters and cooking with a meat that’s
Q. If you had your choice, would you go saucy has competed harder to overcook. Often
or the dry rub route? at the most
cuts like ribeye are highly
prestigious
A. I believe that the best flavour starts with the meat itself – and BBQ contests marbled cuts of meat and
cooking it well. My go-to for dry rub is always salt, pepper and fire. in the world. more forgiving. Finally, when
Now owner of
you’re cooking anything on
Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL TO MAKE FOR Cherry Street
Bar-B-Que, La a barbecue, cook it by time,
YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Pianta’s sharing use a thermometer and don’t
A. Anything that isn’t barbecued. I’m from an Italian family, his passion for
walk away from it. Give it
wood-fired
so my favourite dish to make for family and friends is often grilling – and all the attention it needs
fresh-made pasta with rapini and Barese sausage. laid-back dining. and deserves.
B a b y B a c k R i b s & Ta n g y S l aw
experience magazine Summer 2019 37Chef’s series
CHEF SERIES COOKING
Cherry Street
Baby Back Ribs
Remove silver skin from
back of ribs; place ribs on
sauce mixture (meat-side
down). Wrap ribs tightly with
Tangy Slaw
Prep: 15 min Chill: 3 hr
CLASSES – LONGO’S
Prep: 20 min Chill: 1 hr
Grill: 5 hr 30 min
baking sheet.
Dry Rub:
foil. Return to grill and cook
for 2 hours.
Serves: 12
EXCLUSIVE!
Serves: 12 1/2 head green cabbage
Combine sugar, salt, paprika, Remove ribs from grill and
garlic powder, onion powder carefully unwrap. Transfer to
(about 2lb), thinly sliced Starting A Fire – The Art
3 racks pork back ribs 1/4 head red cabbage (about
(about 2.5kg total)
and chili powder in bowl.
Rub ribs generously with dry
grill and brush with remaining
Mop Sauce for about 30 1lb), thinly sliced of Traditional Bar-B-Que
3/4 cup packed brown sugar rub mixture on both sides. minutes or until well glazed 3 carrots, shredded
6 tbsp Longo’s Salted Refrigerate for 1 hour. and meat is tender. Let stand REGISTER
Butter, diced Dressing: Learn to be a BBQ pit master! Owner and head fire starter of Cherry
for 15 minutes before slicing ONLINE
Mop Sauce: Street Bar-B-Que, Lawrence La Pianta is sure to impress with a not-to-be- TODAY!
to serve. Serve with any 1 cup Longo’s Cider Vinegar
Dry Rub: Whisk together barbecue missed BBQ cooking class this summer at the Loft by Longo’s Cooking School.
remaining Mop Sauce, 2 tbsp granulated sugar
sauce, sugar, vinegar, mustard, Come learn from the best as Chef La Pianta delivers his “Toronto style barbecue”
1/2 cup packed light if desired.
Worcestershire and tamarind 4 1/2 tsp kosher salt
brown sugar inspired by the states of Texas and North Carolina. We invite you to discover the
in saucepan. Bring to a simmer 1 tbsp Longo’s Yellow Mustard
6 tbsp kosher salt Tip: For a smoky flavour, secrets behind tender, slow-smoked meats and sides during this demonstration
and cook for 5 minutes or until add soaked wood chips to 1 1/2 tsp sriracha
3 tbsp Longo’s class. Included are Loft craft beer pairing flights to match.
sugar is dissolved; set aside. lit side of grill or cook the
Spanish Paprika Dressing: In large bowl, whisk
Prepare grill for indirect ribs on a smoker.
2 tsp Longo’s Garlic Powder cooking and bring grill together vinegar, sugar, salt, Monday June 17, 2019 Longo’s Leaside 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
1 1/2 tsp Longo’s temperature to 225°F–250°F. Per serving: 550 calories; mustard and sriracha. Monday June 24, 2019 Longo’s Applewood 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Onion Powder Place ribs on unlit side of grill 26g protein; 30g fat; Add cabbages and carrots to Monday July 8, 2019 Longo’s Maple Leaf Square 6:00 pm–8:00 pm gather cook learn
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder and cook for 3 hours while 44g carbohydrate; bowl. Toss well to coat; cover
keeping grill temperature 1g fibre; 38g sugars; and refrigerate for 3 hours ONLY $40 PER PERSON!
Mop Sauce: constant. 2,660mg sodium. before serving.
1 cup Longo’s Hickory Seating is limited! For menu details and to register for these and many
Lay 3 large pieces of heavy- more classes, visit Longos.com/Loft.
Smoke Barbecue Sauce Per serving: 50 calories; AD_4x5_25_KRU_TearOpenWinContest_SummerMag.pdf 1 2019-03-27 10:53 AM gather cook learn
duty foil on work surface.
1/2 cup packed light 2g protein; 0g fat;
Spread 1/4 cup of the sugar need some advice
brown sugar 11g carbohydrate; 3g fibre;
onto each piece of foil and dot on direct or 7g sugars; 780mg sodium.
1/2 cup Longo’s Cider Vinegar each with 1/3 of the butter. indirect grilling?
1/4 cup Longo’s Yellow Pour 1/2 cup of the Mop
Flip to p. 24 for
Mustard Sauce onto each piece of foil.
a dash of advice.
Remove ribs from grill and
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
place on top of sugar, butter,
2 tbsp tamarind stir-fry paste
Take it
Outside
Calling all BBQ lovers!
This summer, Longo’s Thank
You Rewards members will
have a chance to attend an
exclusive food experience
at Cherry Street Bar-B-Que.
Keep your eyes on your
inbox for more details.
38 Summer 2019 experience magazineFROM THE KITCHEN FROM THE KITCHEN
Longo’s
Meal Kit Fully
Cooked Aztec Blend
Ancient amaranth grain is
Longo’s combined with exclusive
Meal Kit Fully Colusari red rice, whole-grain
Cooked Golden brown rice and multicolour
Jewel Blend split peas.
A colourful and versatile bouquet
of pearled couscous, tricolour
orzo pasta, split baby
garbanzo beans and
delicate quinoa.
Summer Layered Jewel Blend
Veggie Salad
1 carrot, chopped
1 small English cucumber,
Layer carrot, cucumber, celery,
grains and tomatoes in bowl;
Aztec Artichoke
Salad
1 pkg (250g) halloumi, sliced
1 pkg (142g) Longo’s
3 tbsp Longo’s Cider Vinegar
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
Tip: Make this salad even faster
by substituting 1 cup cubed feta
SIDES Look for cooked grains to
add to your salads in the Meal
chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
set aside.
Whisk together pesto, oil, vinegar,
Want a new salad idea to bring
to the summer barbecue?
Baby Kale or Arugula
1 pkg (450g) Longo's Meal Kit Spray halloumi with cooking
spray and place on preheated
cheese for the halloumi.
Per serving (1/8th recipe):
Kit section of Longo’s for a salt and pepper. Pour over top This one is perfect! Layer the Fully Cooked Aztec Blend
Entertaining but short on change of texture and flavour.
1 pkg (450g) Longo's Meal
salad and pack the dressing grill over medium heat until 440 calories; 12g protein;
time? With our Longo’s Meal Kit Fully Cooked Golden of salad and toss to coat well. 1 jar (580mL) Longo’s Grilled
A surefire way to keep your separately so everyone can grill marked. Let cool and cut 32g fat; 25g carbohydrate;
Kit offerings, you can create Jewel Blend Marinated Artichokes, 3g fibre; 2g sugars;
kitchen cool! This crunchy Tip: Add some protein to this spoon it on their own plate into cubes.
super-impressive sides – 1 pint Longo’s Grape drained well 760mg sodium.
salad is perfect to take with salad by picking up grilled for the right amount of Spread kale onto platter and
super fast. Simply start with you for lunch or on a summer Tomatoes, halved creaminess. No need to cook 1 pint Longo’s Grape
chicken or salmon in the top with grains, artichokes,
our beautifully versatile park picnic. Pack the salad and 1/2 cup Longo’s Pesto the grains; simply pick them Tomatoes, halved Goodness to go
Longo’s kitchen! tomatoes, cucumber and
Golden Jewel Blend or dressing separately and toss 3 tbsp Longo’s Extra Virgin up from Longo’s kitchen ready 1 cup chopped cucumber All summer long, Longo’s
halloumi cubes.
hearty Aztec Blend, then once you arrive! Olive Oil Per serving: (1/3rd recipe) to use! 1 tub (227g) Longo’s Kitchen carries the freshest
500 calories; 11g protein; Artichoke and Asiago Dip Whisk together artichoke dip, seasonal salads including
follow our inspired recipes Prep: 15 min Serves: 3 to 4 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
29g fat; 50g carbohydrate; Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Summer Fruit with Spinach
to create next-level side 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup Longo’s Extra Virgin
5g fibre; 8g sugars; Serves: 6 to 8 Serve alongside and spoon & Goat Cheese Salad, Tomato
dishes in a flash. Olive Oil
1/2 tsp pepper 630mg sodium. onto serving as desired. Panzanella Salad and Veggie
Shred Salad.
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Berry Easy
Baking
When it’s hot, hot, hot, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. That’s why
we’ve created these crowd-pleasing, no-bake treats that are easy for the whole
family to prepare. Packed with the freshest seasonal berries and simple ingredients
AUTHENTIC – these treats will be favourites you’ll make again and again, all summer long.
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Strawberry
Shortcake
Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Crafted without
compromise.
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Tip: Cheesecake and Blueberry Sauce Add 1 fruit purée into each bowl and
can be made up to 2 days ahead. stir well to combine.
No-Bake Cheesecake with Line a baking sheet with parchment
Almond-Biscotti Crust Per serving (1/12th recipe): 520 calories;
paper. Using a 1/4 cup measure, dollop
and Blueberry Sauce 5g protein; 38g fat; 39g carbohydrate;
each flavour of yogourt in a random
Prep: 20 min Cook: 11 min 2g fibre; 30g sugars; 170mg sodium.
colour pattern until parchment is
Chill: 4 hr Serves: 10 to 12 covered. Using a toothpick, gently draw
Strawberry Shortcake
figure 8s through the yogourt to achieve
1 pkg (250g) cream cheese, softened Ice Cream Sandwiches
a swirl pattern. Sprinkle with berries or
1 cup Longo’s Mascarpone Cheese Prep: 10 min Freeze: 6 hr Yield: about 24
sprinkles, if using. Freeze for at least
1 cup icing sugar 1 cup 35% whipping cream 4 hours or until solid. Break into pieces
2 tbsp lemon juice and serve immediately.
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen Longo’s
1/4 tsp vanilla Strawberries, crushed Tip: Can be frozen in resealable bag
2 cups 35% whipping cream 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk or container for up to 2 weeks.
2 pkg (300g each) mini white
Almond Biscotti Crust: Per serving: 90 calories; 6g protein;
chocolate macadamia nut cookies
1 pkg (175g) Longo’s Almond Biscotti 1.5g fat; 14g carbohydrate; 1g fibre;
1/3 cup Longo’s Butter, melted Beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold 9g sugars; 40mg sodium.
1/4 cup light brown sugar in strawberries and condensed milk.
Scrape into 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. Freeze
Blueberry Sauce: for at least 6 hours or until solid.
3 cups fresh or frozen Longo’s Scoop about 2 tbsp of the ice cream
Blueberries, divided onto centre of 1 cookie and sandwich
1 cup plus 2 tbsp water with another. Repeat with remaining ice
1/2 cup granulated sugar cream and cookies. Serve immediately
1 tbsp lemon juice or place on baking sheet to freeze
until solid, then transfer to resealable
2 tbsp cornstarch
container until ready to serve.
Almond Biscotti Crust: Place biscotti Tips: Once strawberries are crushed,
in bowl of food processor. Process into Unicorn
you should have about 1 cup. Assembled
fine crumbs. Pulse in butter and sugar Frozen
sandwiches can be frozen for up to
until combined and moistened. Transfer Yogourt Bark
2 weeks.
into lightly sprayed 8-inch springform
pan. Press crumbs firmly and evenly Strawberry Chocolate Chip Sandwich
into bottom of pan with bottom of a Variation: Substitute mini chocolate chip
measuring cup. Bake in preheated 375°F cookies for macadamia nut cookies.
oven for 8 minutes or until edges are
lightly browned. Let cool. Per serving (1 sandwich): 170 calories;
2g protein; 10g fat; 19g carbohydrate;
Beat cream cheese and mascarpone 0g fibre; 14g sugars; 90mg sodium.
until lightened. Beat in icing sugar,
lemon juice and vanilla. Gradually add Unicorn Frozen
whipping cream and beat until stiff Yogourt Bark
peaks form. Scrape onto prepared crust Prep: 25 min Freeze: 4 hr Serves: 12
and smooth top. Refrigerate for at least
4 hours or until firm and chilled. 1 tub (750g) plain 2% Greek yogourt
Blueberry Sauce: Meanwhile, combine 3 tbsp Longo’s Honey
No-Bake
1 1/2 cups of the blueberries, 1 cup 1 cup fresh or frozen Longo’s
Cheesecake
water, sugar and lemon juice in Strawberries, puréed
with Almond- saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce
Biscotti Crust and 1 cup fresh or frozen Longo’s
heat to simmer for 3 minutes or until Mangoes, puréed
Blueberry Sauce blueberries start to split open.
1/2 cup fresh or frozen Longo’s
Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and Blueberries, puréed
stir into blueberry mixture. Continue Fresh berries or sprinkles (optional)
to stir until thickened. Stir in remaining
blueberries and remove from heat. Stir yogourt and honey together
Serve warm or cool with cheesecake. and divide into 3 separate bowls.
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