Candied Root Vegetables

1 carrot

2 parsnips

1/4 turnip

1 red onion

Butter

Cinnimon

All spice

Nutmeg

Brown sugar

Salt

Pepper

Cut all vegetables into batons. Cut the onion into small wedges.

Blanch the carrot, turnip and parsnips all together in a large pot until half cooked. In a non-stick pan place the butter, and saute the red onions. Then add your spices and brown sugar. When spices and sugar mix is well mixed add in the root vegetables. Coat the vegetables well, and then place the pan into the oven and roast them for about 15 minutes or until tender.

Be careful when you go to eat them, they are extremely hot at first. They are also good to eat when cold.

Cod au Gratin

• 1 lb cod fillets, cubed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 tsp salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 375º F. Place cod in a greased baking dish. Make the béchamel sauce in a heavy saucepan by first melting butter, then stirring in the flour until smooth. Remove from heat and gradually stir in half the milk. Return to heat and beat until smooth and shiny. Gradually add remaining milk, salt, pepper and onion. Cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth and thickened. Pour sauce over fish and sprinkle breadcrumbs and cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 15-30 minutes until sauce bubbles and cheese begins to brown, and fish is completely cooked. 

Personal Chef Services by Kenson Catering: For the love of food

Personal Chef Services by Kenson Catering: For the love of food: C ulinary talent Trevor Adams, says “an inquisitive mind is a great asset in the kitchen! And as an apprentice I would stick my nose into ...

For the love of food

Culinary talent Trevor Adams, says “an inquisitive mind is a great asset in the kitchen! And as an apprentice I would stick my nose into every little smell around any corner possible, always ready to taste something new. I guess that's one of the trade secrets." As a teenager, Trevor discovered the restaurant business through the Tourism Career for youth program, offered through Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador. "It was a perfect learning experience," he explains." In my first job, as a dish washer, I was able to discover abundant opportunities to pick up new skills, as well as watching the chef do his thing, every chance I got."

Throughout his journey, Trevor has enjoyed a variety of jobs with increasing responsibilities. Having had the opportunity to travel with his work he gained a wealth of experience and an abundant of talent. Recently the chef decided to fulfill a long time goal of his, and becoming an author, in releasing his own short cook book! "Cooking with Passion" is a collection of recipe's that Trevor uses on a daily base.

Trevor and his Fiance, Leah Robertson, are now taking the steps to bring what he developed over the last thirteen years to your table, in your home with his very own flavor, Personal Chef Services by Kenson Catering! "It's a great time in my life to start this new project." At 33, Trevor's creative ingenuity and love for cooking have not gone unnoticed. This chef has been subject to several media stories. Also, during the time of being the Chef at two of Toronto's fine restaurants, he has been critiqued in many papers, had the opportunity to work for and alone side of some of the familiar faces on Canada's food network, as well as cooking for countless celebrities. "It's time to take it to the next step!"

Now with their new project, both Chef Trevor Adams and Leah Robertson are bringing the hospitality that only Newfoundlander's are know for, right to your tables at home. 

Chef Trevor Adams and Leah Robertson

 

Maple Walnut Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon maple
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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• Walnut Topping:
• 1 (9 inch) Graham cracker pie crust or unbaked pie shell
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, maple, ginger, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Pour into pie shell.
3. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees F; continue baking 30 minutes.
4. In medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts.
5. Remove pie from oven; top evenly with crumb mixture. Return to oven 10 minutes. Cool. Garnish as desired. Store covered in refrigerator. 

 

Classic Duck Confit

1. Trim the visible fat from one whole duck, leaving a thin layer of fat on the legs.
2. Using an all-steel or cast iron pan, render the fat over low heat. Once liquefied, strain out any lumps and return the fat to pan.
3. Save the tender duck breasts for another dish, and add the trimmed duck legs to the fat, along with two garlic cloves, cracked black pepper corns, bay leaves and dried rosemary. (Important: Use dried herbs to minimize moisture content so the confit is properly preservative.) Submerge the legs completely and bring the pan to a simmer.
4. Put the whole thing in the oven and bake at 225 for two to two and a half hours - or until tender.
5. Remove the legs from fat, strain off garlic and other seasonings. Pour fat back over legs – submerging them completely. Store in a metal or glass bowl.
6. Your confit legs are ready to roll. They can be preserved this way for up to three months in the refrigerator. The texture is tender, the taste is rich and they can be enjoyed hot, cold, sautéed, in soups, salads.

Yorkshire Pudding

 Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef fat

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, beat eggs with milk. Stir in flour. Set aside.
3. Divide beef fat evenly into the twelve cups of a muffin tin, about 1/2 teaspoon per cup. Place tin in oven to melt butter, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove tin from oven, and distribute batter evenly among fatty cups.
4. Bake in preheated oven 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake 25 minutes more or until puffed and golden.