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Illustrated depiction of Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Black Aronia & Quebec Hazelnuts Breakfast

Breakfast

Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Black Aronia & Quebec Hazelnuts

15 prep
50 cook
6 servings

Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Black Aronia & Quebec Hazelnuts

Maple-sweetened baked oatmeal with tart Russet apples, inky black aronia berries and toasted Quebec hazelnuts. Bake it once and breakfast is ready for days.

65 min 11 Nov

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Illustrated depiction of Buckwheat Pancakes with Brown Butter Pears & Fresh Cranberries Breakfast

Breakfast

Buckwheat Pancakes with Brown Butter Pears & Fresh Cranberries

15 prep
30 cook
4 servings

Buckwheat Pancakes with Brown Butter Pears & Fresh Cranberries

Nutty buckwheat pancakes under pears seared in brown butter and fresh Quebec cranberries simmered in maple until they burst into a glossy, sweet-tart sauce.

45 min 7 Oct

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Illustrated depiction of Cretons with Crusty Baguette & Pickled Radishes Breakfast

Breakfast

Cretons with Crusty Baguette & Pickled Radishes

60 prep
0 cook
8 servings

Cretons with Crusty Baguette & Pickled Radishes

Slow-cooked spiced pork spread, chilled overnight until silky and firm, served on crusty baguette with quick-pickled Lufa radishes for a bright, tangy contrast.

60 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Greenhouse Tomato Shakshuka Breakfast

Breakfast

Greenhouse Tomato Shakshuka

10 prep
20 cook
4 servings

Greenhouse Tomato Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced sauce of Lufa greenhouse tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, and cumin — a warming one-pan breakfast that comes together in 30 minutes.

30 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Maple-Glazed Mushroom Tartines with Whipped Sheep's Yogurt Breakfast

Breakfast

Maple-Glazed Mushroom Tartines with Whipped Sheep's Yogurt

10 prep
15 cook
4 servings

Maple-Glazed Mushroom Tartines with Whipped Sheep's Yogurt

Thick-cut sourdough piled with king oyster mushrooms seared in cultured butter and finished with fresh maple, over a cool swoop of lemony sheep's milk yogurt and a tangle of pea shoots.

25 min 27 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Smoked Salmon Bagels with Lemon-Dill Cream Cheese and Quick-Pickled Radishes Breakfast

Breakfast

Smoked Salmon Bagels with Lemon-Dill Cream Cheese and Quick-Pickled Radishes

20 prep
5 cook
4 servings

Smoked Salmon Bagels with Lemon-Dill Cream Cheese and Quick-Pickled Radishes

A Montréal brunch on a plate: St-Viateur sesame bagels piled with cold-smoked Atlantic salmon, lemony whipped cream cheese, and a sharp tangle of pink-pickled spring radishes.

25 min 11 May

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Illustrated depiction of Sweet Corn & Chive Fritters with Ground Cherry Salsa Breakfast

Breakfast

Sweet Corn & Chive Fritters with Ground Cherry Salsa

20 prep
15 cook
4 servings

Sweet Corn & Chive Fritters with Ground Cherry Salsa

Crisp-edged corn fritters shot through with chives, topped with a sharp little salsa of halved ground cherries, red onion, and lime. A late-summer breakfast worth getting up for.

35 min 27 Aug

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Illustrated depiction of Zucchini & Carrot Morning Muffins Breakfast

Breakfast

Zucchini & Carrot Morning Muffins

15 prep
20 cook
12 servings

Zucchini & Carrot Morning Muffins

A softly spiced, wholesome morning muffin packed with grated vegetables and sweetened entirely with seasonal maple syrup.

35 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Blistered Padrón Peppers with Whipped Feta & Black Garlic Honey Lunch

Lunch

Blistered Padrón Peppers with Whipped Feta & Black Garlic Honey

10 prep
10 cook
4 servings

Blistered Padrón Peppers with Whipped Feta & Black Garlic Honey

Padrón peppers blistered hard in a smoking pan, piled onto whipped feta and finished with black garlic warmed into local honey. On the table in twenty minutes.

20 min 27 Aug

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Illustrated depiction of Croque Madame with Butter Lettuce and Chive Salad Lunch

Lunch

Croque Madame with Butter Lettuce and Chive Salad

15 prep
25 cook
4 servings

Croque Madame with Butter Lettuce and Chive Salad

The bistro lunch made at home: toasted country bread, smoked ham, melty emmental under a quick Mornay sauce, crowned with a sunny-side-up egg, with a bright butterhead salad on the side.

40 min 11 May

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Illustrated depiction of Greenhouse Tomato & Cheese Curd Salad Lunch

Lunch

Greenhouse Tomato & Cheese Curd Salad

10 prep
0 cook
4 servings

Greenhouse Tomato & Cheese Curd Salad

A Montréal twist on the Caprese — ripe Lufa greenhouse tomatoes, squeaky Quebec cheese curds, and torn basil drizzled with a honey-balsamic vinaigrette.

10 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Lebanese-Style Fattoush Salad Lunch

Lunch

Lebanese-Style Fattoush Salad

15 prep
0 cook
4 servings

Lebanese-Style Fattoush Salad

A crunchy Lebanese bread salad of greenhouse cucumbers, radishes, and tomatoes tossed with toasted pita chips and a bright sumac-lemon vinaigrette.

15 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Lemony Spring Orzo Salad with Feta, Peas & Radish Lunch

Lunch

Lemony Spring Orzo Salad with Feta, Peas & Radish

20 prep
10 cook
4 servings

Lemony Spring Orzo Salad with Feta, Peas & Radish

A cool, herb-packed orzo salad with sweet green peas, crisp radish, and plenty of briny feta, brightened with a lemon-honey dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes.

30 min 21 May

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Illustrated depiction of Lion's Mane Mushroom Bánh Mì with Pickled Purple Daikon Lunch

Lunch

Lion's Mane Mushroom Bánh Mì with Pickled Purple Daikon

25 prep
25 cook
4 servings

Lion's Mane Mushroom Bánh Mì with Pickled Purple Daikon

Crisp baguettes filled with tamari-glazed lion's mane mushrooms, quick-pickled purple daikon and carrot, cucumber, cilantro and a spicy mayo.

50 min 11 Nov

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Illustrated depiction of Red Kuri Squash & Baby Ginger Soup with Brown Butter Pumpkin Seeds Lunch

Lunch

Red Kuri Squash & Baby Ginger Soup with Brown Butter Pumpkin Seeds

20 prep
50 cook
6 servings

Red Kuri Squash & Baby Ginger Soup with Brown Butter Pumpkin Seeds

A velvety soup of roasted Red Kuri squash and gentle baby ginger, finished with crème fraîche and a spoonful of sage brown butter and toasted pumpkin seeds.

70 min 22 Sept

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Illustrated depiction of Seared Halloumi & Roasted Beet Warm Bowl Lunch

Lunch

Seared Halloumi & Roasted Beet Warm Bowl

10 prep
10 cook
2 servings

Seared Halloumi & Roasted Beet Warm Bowl

A hearty fall bowl of golden-seared halloumi, earthy roasted beets, and peppery arugula over quinoa, finished with a tangy maple-mustard vinaigrette.

20 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Spring Lentil Bowl with Soft Eggs & Herbed Goat Cheese Lunch

Lunch

Spring Lentil Bowl with Soft Eggs & Herbed Goat Cheese

15 prep
25 cook
4 servings

Spring Lentil Bowl with Soft Eggs & Herbed Goat Cheese

Warm French green lentils topped with jammy soft-boiled eggs, shaved radish, pea shoots, and lemon-herbed goat cheese — a bright, spring-forward lunch bowl.

40 min 20 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart with Lemon-Thyme Crème Fraîche Dinner

Dinner

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart with Lemon-Thyme Crème Fraîche

20 prep
30 cook
4 servings

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart with Lemon-Thyme Crème Fraîche

A free-form spring tart with golden puff pastry, a tangy goat cheese and crème fraîche base, charred Quebec asparagus, and toasted almonds — a centerpiece dinner that comes together while the oven does most of the work.

50 min 11 May

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Illustrated depiction of Charred Zucchini & Sweet Corn Tacos Dinner

Dinner

Charred Zucchini & Sweet Corn Tacos

10 prep
15 cook
4 servings

Charred Zucchini & Sweet Corn Tacos

Quick-seared zucchini and sweet corn piled into warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro, greenhouse jalapeño, crumbled feta, and a squeeze of lime — a 25-minute summer dinner straight from the Lufa basket.

25 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Cider-Steamed Mussels with Leeks, Fennel & Smoked Lardons Dinner

Dinner

Cider-Steamed Mussels with Leeks, Fennel & Smoked Lardons

20 prep
25 cook
4 servings

Cider-Steamed Mussels with Leeks, Fennel & Smoked Lardons

PEI mussels steamed open in dry Quebec cider over soft leeks, fennel and crisp smoked lardons, with crème fraîche stirred into the broth and bread to mop it up.

45 min 19 Oct

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Illustrated depiction of Crisp Chicken Legs with Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde & Sweet Corn Dinner

Dinner

Crisp Chicken Legs with Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde & Sweet Corn

20 prep
50 cook
4 servings

Crisp Chicken Legs with Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde & Sweet Corn

Tomatillos and jalapeño blackened under the broiler and blitzed into a tart green salsa, spooned over chicken legs with shattering skin and a pan of blistered corn.

70 min 27 Aug

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Illustrated depiction of Duck Breast with Ice Cider Sauce and Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes Dinner

Dinner

Duck Breast with Ice Cider Sauce and Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes

20 prep
40 cook
4 servings

Duck Breast with Ice Cider Sauce and Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes

Crisp-skinned Muscovy duck breast with a glossy Quebec ice cider and shallot sauce, served with Jerusalem artichokes and Brussels sprouts roasted in duck fat.

60 min 11 Nov

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Illustrated depiction of Homemade Eggplant & Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli Dinner

Dinner

Homemade Eggplant & Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli

90 prep
60 cook
4 servings

Homemade Eggplant & Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli

From-scratch ravioli stuffed with a smoky, sweet puree of roasted greenhouse peppers and eggplant, finished in brown butter with crispy sage.

150 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Maple-Glazed Root Vegetable Tourtière Dinner

Dinner

Maple-Glazed Root Vegetable Tourtière

45 prep
75 cook
8 servings

Maple-Glazed Root Vegetable Tourtière

A Québécois meat pie filled with maple-roasted parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, and celeriac, wrapped in a flaky all-butter crust — entirely vegetarian, with a ground pork option.

120 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Japanese-Inspired Miso Glazed Turnips & Eggplant Dinner

Dinner

Japanese-Inspired Miso Glazed Turnips & Eggplant

15 prep
25 cook
4 servings

Japanese-Inspired Miso Glazed Turnips & Eggplant

Roasted white Japanese turnips and purple eggplant coated in a savory-sweet maple-miso glaze, finished with sesame seeds and green onions over steamed rice.

40 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Modern Pâté Chinois Dinner

Dinner

Modern Pâté Chinois

20 prep
35 cook
6 servings

Modern Pâté Chinois

Quebec's beloved layered casserole — grass-fed beef, sweet corn, and a silky mash of potatoes, parsnips, and celeriac — rebuilt with Lufa ingredients.

55 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Pan-Seared Trout with Dandelion Greens and Shallot-Dill Butter Dinner

Dinner

Pan-Seared Trout with Dandelion Greens and Shallot-Dill Butter

15 prep
15 cook
2 servings

Pan-Seared Trout with Dandelion Greens and Shallot-Dill Butter

Crispy-skinned Quebec rainbow trout served over wilted dandelion greens with shaved watermelon radish and a bright shallot-dill compound butter.

30 min 13 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Roasted Italian Sausages with Grapes, Fennel & Cipollini Dinner

Dinner

Roasted Italian Sausages with Grapes, Fennel & Cipollini

20 prep
40 cook
4 servings

Roasted Italian Sausages with Grapes, Fennel & Cipollini

Italian sausages roasted on one tray with Ontario blue grapes, fennel, and sweet cipollini onions, until the grapes burst into a jammy, sweet-sour pan sauce.

60 min 22 Sept

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Illustrated depiction of Slow-Braised Beef Chuck with Celeriac Mash Dinner

Dinner

Slow-Braised Beef Chuck with Celeriac Mash

30 prep
170 cook
4 servings

Slow-Braised Beef Chuck with Celeriac Mash

Fork-tender beef stewing cubes braised in red wine with aromatics, served over a silky celeriac and cauliflower purée — a warming weekend dinner built for cold Montréal winters.

200 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Stir-Fried Bok Choy & Mushroom Soba Noodles Dinner

Dinner

Stir-Fried Bok Choy & Mushroom Soba Noodles

5 prep
15 cook
2 servings

Stir-Fried Bok Choy & Mushroom Soba Noodles

Tender soba noodles tossed with crisp Lufa bok choy and meaty local mushrooms in a quick soy-ginger glaze — a 20-minute weeknight dinner that empties your Lufa basket fast.

20 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Tuscan Ribollita Dinner

Dinner

Tuscan Ribollita

15 prep
45 cook
6 servings

Tuscan Ribollita

A thick, hearty Tuscan bread soup loaded with winter greens, navy beans, and torn sourdough — the kind of rustic one-pot meal that gets better the next day.

60 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Whole Roasted Herb-Butter Chicken Dinner

Dinner

Whole Roasted Herb-Butter Chicken

20 prep
75 cook
4 servings

Whole Roasted Herb-Butter Chicken

A classic Sunday roast — a local free-range chicken rubbed with herb butter, stuffed with thyme and rosemary, and surrounded by golden potatoes and carrots.

95 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Zero-Waste Greens Pesto Pasta Dinner

Dinner

Zero-Waste Greens Pesto Pasta

10 prep
5 cook
4 servings

Zero-Waste Greens Pesto Pasta

A bright, nutty pesto made from radish tops and basil — the greens you'd normally toss — tossed with fresh local linguine and toasted walnuts.

15 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Apple & Maple Pouding Chômeur Dessert

Dessert

Apple & Maple Pouding Chômeur

20 prep
45 cook
8 servings

Apple & Maple Pouding Chômeur

Quebec's hard-times pudding with new-season apples tucked underneath: a soft, golden cake on top, and warm maple-cream sauce and tender apples below.

65 min 22 Sept

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Illustrated depiction of Maple-Roasted Strawberries with Whipped Mascarpone and Almond Crumble Dessert

Dessert

Maple-Roasted Strawberries with Whipped Mascarpone and Almond Crumble

20 prep
25 cook
4 servings

Maple-Roasted Strawberries with Whipped Mascarpone and Almond Crumble

Quebec greenhouse strawberries roasted with amber maple syrup, spooned over a cloud of mascarpone cream and topped with a buttery almond-oat crumble.

45 min 11 May

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Illustrated depiction of Maple Water & Berry Clafoutis Dessert

Dessert

Maple Water & Berry Clafoutis

15 prep
35 cook
6 servings

Maple Water & Berry Clafoutis

A rustic, custard-like French dessert celebrating spring berries. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, the batter puffs up perfectly around the juicy fruit.

50 min 1 Apr

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Illustrated depiction of Pumpkin Maple Crème Caramel Dessert

Dessert

Pumpkin Maple Crème Caramel

30 prep
90 cook
8 servings

Pumpkin Maple Crème Caramel

Silky roasted pumpkin and dark maple custards under a pool of amber caramel. Start a day ahead: the custards need at least 6 hours in the fridge to set.

120 min 11 Nov

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Illustrated depiction of Quebec Plum & Thyme Upside-Down Cake Dessert

Dessert

Quebec Plum & Thyme Upside-Down Cake

25 prep
45 cook
8 servings

Quebec Plum & Thyme Upside-Down Cake

Late-summer plums caramelised in butter and honey under a soft almond cake, with thyme running quietly underneath. Turned out warm and served in thick wedges.

70 min 27 Aug

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Illustrated depiction of Sea Buckthorn Posset with Salted Butter Shortbread Dessert

Dessert

Sea Buckthorn Posset with Salted Butter Shortbread

25 prep
35 cook
6 servings

Sea Buckthorn Posset with Salted Butter Shortbread

A silky, sweet-tart Quebec sea buckthorn posset with salted butter shortbread. Start ahead: the berries need thawing, and the posset at least 4 hours to set.

60 min 19 Oct

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