New fully cooked meat strips, “perfect for pizza”

Maple Leaf’s new “Grilled and Ready Premium Strips” are
cut to fajita strip size, approximately three inches in length, and are
perfect for pizzas, said Carol Bell, senior marketing manager for
foodservice.

Maple Leaf’s new “Grilled and Ready Premium Strips” are cut to fajita strip size, approximately three inches in length, and are perfect for pizzas, said Carol Bell, senior marketing manager for foodservice.

Available in chicken, steak, sirloin steak, turkey and pork, they are fully cooked products with grill marks and a relatively neutral flavour, allowing for a great diversity of menu applications.

All varieties can be heated in 30 seconds in the microwave or in just three minutes on the stovetop.

Maple Leaf Grilled and Ready Premium Strips are available through most foodservice distributors. For more information, visit www.mapleleaf.ca.•

Wild about Wasabi
Whisk together melted butter, Wasabi and soy sauce. Brush mixture over entire Pizza crust.

Add mozzarella cheese, boiled soybeans (edamame), carrots, red pepper and sirloin steak strips. Bake until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Before serving, drizzle with soy sauce and add slivered pickled ginger and toasted sesame seeds.

Sweet Heat
Combine smoky BBQ sauce, chipotle paste, peach nectar and cinnamon. Spread sauce over crust. Add sharp cheddar cheese, pork strips, caramelized apples and grilled leeks. Bake until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Before serving, sprinkle with toasted chopped pecans.

Island bound
Spread jerk sauce over crust and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Add white meat chicken strips, cooked bacon bits, roasted red and yellow pepper strips and chopped green onions. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.