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October National Food Days

Celebrate Fall Food Days

Celebrate the month of October with a series of themed food days to inject some fun into the menu. It’s a great way to introduce new menu options for your residents to experience. With a full selection of excellent centre of the plate products Maple Leaf Foodservice is serving up these savoury option for October.

OKTOBERFEST

Maple Leaf has deep roots in the Canadian version of this German party in Kitchener, Ontario – the origin of the iconic Schneiders brand. Celebrate Oktoberfest all month long with traditional flavours from Maple Leaf!

Suggested Maple Leaf products and recipe ideas:

Zesty German Sausage & Sauerkraut on a Bun

Oktoberfest Sausage with Onions and Mushrooms

Chili Cheese Oktoberfest Sausage Boat

NATIONAL SAUSAGE PIZZA DAY (OCT 11)

Tired of the same old thing? National Sausage Pizza Day is a great opportunity to try something new! If you’ve been looking for a way to introduce plant-based proteins onto your menu we recommend our Field Roast Plant-Based Italian Crumble. Fully cooked with tender texture – perfect for the palates of older residents!

Suggested Maple Leaf products and recipe ideas:

Field Roast Plant-Based Italian Crumble

CANADIAN PULLED PORK DAY (OCT 12)

Celebrating international flavours is always fun for your residents. Experiment with foods from around the world using these great recipes inspired with quality Maple Leaf proteins.

Suggested Maple Leaf products and recipe ideas:

Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork and Cornbread Skillet Casserole

Pulled Apple Pork

Pulled Pork, Apple & Walnut Salad

Homestyle Pork & Beans

WORLD FOOD DAY (OCT 16)

Celebrating international flavours is always fun for your residents. Experiment with foods from around the world using these great recipes inspired with quality Maple Leaf proteins.

Suggested Maple Leaf products and recipe ideas:

Daube Chicken

Keema Matar with Pulled Beef

Butter Chicken Dippers

Hungarian Stew with Sausage

Breaded Chicken with Portuguese Dipping Sauce

Beef and Beet Borscht Soup

Chicken Cacciatore

NATIONAL PASTA
DAY (OCT 17)

Celebrating international flavours is always fun for your residents. Experiment with foods from around the world using these great recipes inspired with quality Maple Leaf proteins.

Suggested Maple Leaf products and recipe ideas:

Ham with Creamy Pasta and Asparagus

Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake

Creamy Chicken and Bacon Carbonara Pasta

One Pan Tortellini with Turkey Sausage

Baked Penne with Pulled Pork, Peppers and Mushrooms

NATIONAL FEAST OF GOOD AND PLENTY (OCT 24)

Make it what you want as you explore even more great recipes by Maple Leaf! Each of our recipes utilizes ingredients that are commonly found in your kitchens and are nutritionally analyzed. Designed by experts, including a chef and a registered dietitian, who have paid close attention to the needs of your seniors and patients; all recipes are less than 800mg of sodium per portion!

Visit www.mapleleafhh.com/recipes for ideas!