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Schlegel Villages Represented at Healthy Hearts CHEF Challenge

Feb 26, 2019 / News

The 2019 Healthy Hearts Chef Challenge will showcase the culinary talents of executive chefs representing Chartwell, Delmanor, Esprit, Revera and Schlegel Villages Retirement Communities. This fun-filled evening is the kick-off for our 35th Anniversary WALK OF LIFE® on Saturday, May 25th. In addition to raising funds for SickKids, the WALK OF LIFE® will continue to support 25 cardiac rehab programs across Canada, the Dr. Terry Kavanagh Heart Health Lab at U of T, and other cardiac health-related organizations.

Chef GEORGE MADALENA C.C.C Representing Schlegel Villages

After excelling at prestigious establishments such as Centro, Four Seasons Toronto and Hockley Valley Resort and Spa, Chef George Madalena has been delighting residents at Schlegel Villages as Culinary Specialist. Chef Madalena grew up on a hobby farm in rural Ontario and his love for local, fresh-from-thegarden ingredients has flourished since the time he could see over the countertop of his childhood kitchen. Starting with the philosophy that a great dish starts with a great ingredient and grows around it, the lessons George learned on the farm guide all of his menu creations. This is deliciously reflected in his hands-on involvement with the team at Schlegel Villages and his gentle guidance in the kitchen when coaching fellow chefs and teammates to the delight of all guests and residents.

Schlegel Villages Culinary Team

Presenting at the Healthy Hearts Chef Challenge

Culinary Team: Chefs George Madalena, Peter Mariano, Regina Lyte, Adonis Black

Culinary Theme: North American Japanese

Serving: Salmon Tataki with Light Smoke, Shaved Crisp Vegetable Salad, Dashi Soy and Avocado Mayo Dressing

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Salmon Tataki Recipe

with warm cracked wheat, shaved crisp vegetable salad dressed with dashi soy and avocado mayo

Salmon Ingredients 5 lbs Fresh salmon 250 ml Sugar 75 ml Salt 1 Orange peel 15 ml Black sesame seeds Lightly sear or smoke	Directions Rinse and place salmon in a flat glass dish Combine all other ingredients and cover all sides of salmon fillet, refrigerate for two hours. Before cooking rinse all marinade from salmon fillet and pat dry, and roll sesame seeds on surface of salmon. Lightly sear all sides. Best served rare
Cracked Wheat Ingredients 500 ml Cracked wheat (Bulgar) 100 ml Chopped fresh coriander 10 ml Olive oil	Directions Simmer in seasoned water. Once wheat is tender, drain, and rinse until cool. Hang to dry for a few minutes to release any extra water. Mix in dressing. By blending fresh coriander and olive oil together to make a dressing.
Shaved Vegetable Salad Ingredients 200 ml Daikon 50 ml Thai Basil 200 ml Watercress or Arugula 100 ml Sprouted Mung Beans 100 ml Purple cabbage 100 ml Carrot 100 ml Cucumber	Directions Wash, peel and cut carrots, cucumber, daikon radish and cabbage into long spaghetti shaped strips. (A Chinese madeline or a vegetable peeler would work well.) Hand tear basil and fold remaining ingredients together with spaghetti vegetables. Gently fold in dressing and enjoy.
Vegetable Dressing Ingredients 50 ml Rice wine vinegar 25 ml Calamansi (can be substituted with honey)	Directions In bowl whisk ingredients together.
Dashi Combo Ingredients 15 ml Benito flakes 50 ml Kombu (dry seaweed) 100 ml Soy sauce 150 ml Water	Directions Place all ingredients into a pot and bring to a gentle simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Strain and let cool.
Avocado Dress Ingredients 100 ml Avocado 20 ml Pickled ginger vinegar 150 ml Olive oil 15 ml Mustard	Directions In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the mustard, avocado and vinegar. Set the food processor on medium speed and gradually drizzle in the oil while it runs. Adjust seasoning and transfer to a container with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Schlegel Villages Tataki Salmon dish

The importance of wholesome good food and breaking bread together as a family is a value cherished at Schlegel Villages, and each Village offers delicious entrées created by trained chefs who pour their love into every meal.