COMFORT FOOD GUIDE
Complex Feasts for Family and Gatherings
When you have more time and a bigger table to fill, these delicious options allow you to showcase the depth of Manitoba’s local ingredients.
SLOW-COOKED TURKEY AND WILD RICE TOURTIÈRE
AGED CHEDDAR AND CHICKEN-POTATO PEROGIES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
This hearty tourtière is a reinvented French-Canadian classic, made with slow-cooked turkey, nutty wild rice and aromatic spices nestled in a flaky, golden crust. Earthy and comforting, it’s a prai- rie-inspired twist that bridges tradition and regional flavour. CLASSIC COMFORT: Tourtière, the French-Canadian meat pie, is often en- joyed around the holidays. LUXURIOUS LOCAL TWIST: A light- er, earthier version of the classic using local turkey and Manitoba wild rice. ELEVATE: Encase the mixture in a flaky crust made with local Manitoba butter and flour. Serve with pickled local beets and a cranberry-saskatoon berry preserve on the side.
A beloved prairie staple, perogies offer a perfect balance of rich, savoury flavour and nostalgic warmth. CLASSIC COMFORT: Potato and cheddar perogies, a much-loved staple reflecting Manitoba’s deep Ukrainian heritage. LUXURIOUS LOCAL TWIST: Upgrade the filling with pan-seared and shredded chicken, high-quality ingredients and a decadent finishing preparation. ELEVATE: Instead of simply boiling, gently pan-fry the boiled perogies in a generous amount of local butter and smoked ham from Maple Leaf or from one of Manitoba’s many pork producers.
The Comfort of Community
Manitoba’s comfort food is not just about warm bellies; it’s a reflection of the province’s heritage — Ukrainian, French- Canadian, Indigenous and more — all rooted in the bounty of the Prairies. By choosing local Manitoba pickerel, bison, heritage grains and fall root vegetables, you are not just cooking; you are partici- pating in a tradition.
Whether you’re crafting a complex, slow-simmered turkey tourtière for a crowd or enjoying a simple, luxurious plate of brown-butter pickerel for two, the finest ingredient in any Manitoba comfort meal is the quality, locally sourced food that brings the community to your table. This fall, use the rich har- vest of the heartland to transform your comfort food from simple pleasure to true culinary luxury.
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