Poutine: I Probably Miss Canada By Now

Ok, I swear, this is the last surprise blog post. I'll be flying home today anyways.

Way back in April, when James was visiting to say goodbye, I finally got around to making poutine for him. He's American and had never had it..so sad. I wanted it to be different from normal poutine though...and maybe a little healthier, so I used mushroom gravy and sweet potatoes fries.

I also served it to my mom and dad, who both loved it. Everyone was crazy about the gravy—it's a really easy and delicious recipe. We ate it with fresh from a local cheese factory...I love cheese curds.

Poutine
(serves 3-4)

Ingredients:

-Mushroom Gravy (I used this recipe with a few minor changes):

• I browned the garlic with the onion.
• I used at least 24 ounces of mixed, slice mushrooms.
• I added a tsp of fresh sage and 1/2 tsp of nutmeg.
• I used whole wheat flour for the roux.
• I used 1 cup of this vegetable broth.

-Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into french fry sticks.
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare your sweet potato. 

2. In a large bowl, combine oil and spices, then toss in your fries and make sure they are well coated.

3. Spread fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Set your oven to broil and cook until crisp (maybe 10 minutes or so), flipping them part way through.

-Fresh cheese curds (store bought or home-made)

Instructions:

1. Scoop serving of sweet potato fries onto plate. 

2. Scatter fresh, room temperature cheese curds on top.

3. Pour on hot gravy.