Composing a feast with local products allows you to discover all the richness of Quebec’s terroir. Here are some suggestions for exploring these local flavours and creating a gourmet menu.
Aperitifs
This informal moment kicks off the evening and with bites that open the palate. Take the opportunity to prepare a small sharing board that highlights local products, many of which are organic: spreads, crackers and cheeses set the tone for the meal to come.
Products to discover:
- Organic country pâté or pork rillettes in verrines — Les Viandes Bio de Charlevoix
- Artisan Crackers — ReBon
- Salt & Vinegar Crackers — Drasca
- Hummus Beetroot — Koolchiche
- Grilled eggplant spread — Les Filles Fattoush
- Organic cheese — L’Ancêtre
Main courses
At the heart of the feast, the main course is intended to bring people together and puts local flavours in the spotlight. Depending on your needs, you can opt for a vegetable or meat option. In both cases, local products, some of which are certified organic, offer a wide variety of ingredients to make up a hearty meal.
Vegetarian options
Versatile vegetable proteins can be easily integrated into a wide variety of dishes: in a crunchy salad, in a stir-fry or simmered with vegetables, or in a nourishing bowl-meal. Flavoured and ready-to-cook versions are also time-saving and lend themselves well to the barbecue.
Products to discover:
- Organic Firm Tofu or Tofu Croquettes (Teriyaki or BBQ) — Soyarie
- Quinoa & Chickpea Burger — VG Gourmet
- Organic Marinated and Pre-Cooked Tempeh Burger — TempBurger
- Organic Tempeh Plain — Noble Bean
Meat options
On the meat side, several local products are on offer. They allow you to favour quality meat using the know-how of local producers. Some organic options come from farms that promote practices that are more respectful of the environment and animal welfare.
Products to discover:
- Organic Chicken — Ferme Saint-Vincent
- Organic ground beef — Organic meadow beef, Rheintal
Desserts
A touch of local sweetness also has an important place on the menu. Refined treats, frozen desserts or cakes made from an organic blend provide a gourmet finish to please everyone.
Products to discover:
- Maple Macarons — Makabon
- Vegan ice cream — Lacrem
- Golden, Organic and Gluten-Free Cake Mix — Cuisine l’Angélique
Drinks
There is a wide choice of Quebec drink options when it comes to quenching your thirst. They can be enjoyed accompanying the meal or used as a base to create simple and original mocktails as an aperitif. Kombucha and ready-to-drink matcha lemonade lend themselves particularly well to this type of preparation.
Products to discover:
- 100% Pure Organic Cranberry Juice — Patience
- Raspberry & Vanilla Kombucha — RISE
- Matcha Lime Lemonade — SETA
Try these recipes:
https://www.rachellebery.ca/en/recipes/vanilla-ice-mocktail/
https://www.rachellebery.ca/en/recipes/pink-grapefruit-paloma-style-mocktail/
