Tasty offerings to celebrate Grey Cup, World Cup weekend
Author of the article:Rita DeMontis
Publishing date:Nov 19, 2022 • 1 day ago • 4 minute read
Celebrating FIFA World Cup Soccer with this cheese ball courtesy Chef Missy Hui with Black Diamond and Cracker Barrel Cheese.
Celebrating FIFA World Cup Soccer with this cheese ball courtesy Chef Missy Hui with Black Diamond and Cracker Barrel Cheese. PHOTO BY SUPPLIED /kickupyourgame.ca
Canadians are in for a jam-packed sports weekend with the Grey Cup kicking off on Sunday, pitting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers against the Toronto Argonauts, and the FIFA World Cup, celebrating its official opening on the same day, in Qatar, Western Asia.
Opposite weather conditions are in place for both sports: Grey Cup taking place in a sunny but chilly Regina, while the various countries participating in the World Cup will be playing in some mighty hot weather. No matter – both games are great equalizers for those who enjoy sports.
And for those who love sports as the backdrop for a great party!
Famed Qatar chef Noor Al Mazroei,
Famed Qatar chef Noor Al Mazroei, PHOTO BY SUPPLIED /www.visitqatar.com.
Qatar Cuisine
One of Qatar’s most prolific food voices is famed chef and disability activist Noor Al Mazroei, known for her expertise in Qatar’s culinary heritage. Chef Noor’s specialty is in adapting traditional dishes into healthier meals, with nods to veganism and gluten-free. In her career, she has worked closely with the Qatar International Food Festival along with a variety of well-known chefs and Food Network stars, including Masaharu Morimoto and Alain Ducasse. In one of her many adventures, she accompanied soccer star David Beckham on a tour throughout Qatar’s markets as part of his work for Qatar Tourism.
“I was passionate about cooking since my childhood, and I used to share my recipes with family and friends until social media allowed me to share my passion for cooking with the rest of the world,” writes Chef Noor on visitqatar.com. “Food is your paint – so be creative.”
Machbus is a national dish in Qatar – regencyholidays.com/blog/food-in-qatar
Machbus is a national dish in Qatar – regencyholidays.com/blog/food-in-qatar PHOTO BY SUPPLIED /www.regencyholidays.com/blog/food-in-qatar
Qatar cuisine is based on traditional Arab cuisine, with a nod to specific spice blends. The Machbus (or Machboos) – a dish consisting of meat (chicken, lamb, beef even camel), rice and vegetables – is national in scope and heritage, and is slow cooked to bring out all the flavours. Another dish, a dessert named Luqaimat, is a traditional sweet resembling little dumplings, made with butter, sugar, saffron and cardamon, deep-fried and dipped in sugar water or honey – crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and absolutely delicious. Dates are a mainstay in many dishes, and seafood is abundant.
Liqaimat – regencyholidays.com/blog/food-in-qatar
Liqaimat – regencyholidays.com/blog/food-in-qatar PHOTO BY SUPPLIED /www.regencyholidays.com/blog/food-in-qatar
Spice blends are the key to a dish’s success, and, in Qatar, each dish has a different blend: One of the most common is the Bizar blend of spices, and includes black pepper, dried ginger, whole cardamom, coriander seeds and cinnamon sticks, clove, dried red chili and turmeric.
Qatar dishes are flavourful and fulsome, comforting and delicious!
Soccer great Jonathan David is in Qatar with his teammates representing Canada – canadasoccer.com
Soccer great Jonathan David is in Qatar with his teammates representing Canada – canadasoccer.com PHOTO BY SUPPLIED /www.canadasoccer.com
Canada kicks off its first match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup this Sunday!
And we couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate, Chopped Canada champion, Chef Missy Hui and Canadian soccer great Jonathan David, (in Qatar representing Canada) partnered with Black Diamond and Cracker Barrel Cheese to create a few Canadian-centric dishes to help cheer the team on. Chef Missy Hui says these dishes that can be made in under 15 minutes.
Chef Missy Hui – savourontario.milk.org/
Chef Missy Hui – savourontario.milk.org/ PHOTO BY SUPPLIED /savourontario.milk.org/
“When I think about hosting and creating crowd-pleasing snacks, so many of my favourites include cheese in some form,” said Hui, in a recent statement. “These recipes are simple and sophisticated, laying the foundation for an excellent soccer-watching party.”
All recipes in conjunction with kickupyourgame.ca
Charcuterie Board – supplied
Charcuterie Board – supplied supplied
Charcuterie Board & Cheese Crisps
Grazing is the name of the game, especially during this special soccer season!
1 pkg. sliced medium cheddar (baked or air fried into crisps)
1 cup gouda, sliced into triangles
1 cup marble cheese, cut into cubes
250g assorted cured meats (prosciutto, capocollo, salami)
Olives
Pickles
Grainy Mustard
Nuts
Fruit (grapes, apples or pears)
Compote, chutney or jam
Baguette, breadstick, crackers
Arrange cheddar cheese slices on a baking tray or air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Make sure that the slices are not touching. For oven method bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes. Alternatively, for air fryer cook at 350F for 5 minutes. Working carefully place hot crisps over a rounded food-safe surface like a rolling pin to shape crisps. Allow cheese crisps to rest until completely cool, about 10 minutes, before enjoying to ensure the desired crispy texture.
Arrange cheese crisps, gouda and marble cheese on a platter or board and then fill in the remaining spaces with your meat and garnishes of your choice.
Kicked Up Cheese Ball
Note – for the cheeseball pattern, check the kickupyourgame.ca website.
1 block (250g) plain cream cheese
1-1/2 cups grated cheddar (herb and garlic flavouring suggested)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup Everything Bagel spice
1/4 cup EACH fresh parsley, finely chopped, green onion finely chopped, fresh dill, finely chopped
Plain bagel crisps
Soccer ball pattern
parchment paper (optional)
Smoked salmon (optional)
Print pattern from website. Trace onto parchment paper using pencil and cut out.
Using paddle attachment of a stand mixer or a very strong spatula mix cream cheese and herb and garlic cheddar. Form mixture into a perfect ball shape. Lay paper or parchment pattern over top and smooth out to make sure edges of pattern meet and adhere to cheese. Place cheese in fridge to firm up for 15-20 minutes.
Place pepper and everything bagel spice in a bowl large enough to fit cheese ball. Place cheese ball in bowl with spice mix and roll to coat exterior. Place ball on plate and gently remove pattern to reveal design. Garnish around cheese ball with fresh herbs and bagel crisps.
Note: Smoked salmon on the side makes this a great grazing dish for brunch.
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