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Québécois Cuisine Recipe Flipbook

Celebrating Québécois Food & Ingredients!

Wee are thrilled to present this culinary tribute to the ingredients, traditions, and recipes of Québec cuisine. This collection has been thoughtfully curated with healthcare and senior living communities in mind.

These recipes were developed to honour the role of food in supporting wellness, connection, and comfort especially in care settings where meals are deeply tied to quality of life.

Rooted in Québécois culinary identity and tailored to meet the needs of healthcare and senior living, these recipes and products aim to inspire menus that are both meaningful and nourishing.

Sysco is proud to support you in connecting the world to share food and care for one another, every day.

All featured recipes are available in Synergy Tech Suite. Please reach out to your Sysco Sales Representative for more information.

For any additional inquiries, please contact us directly at Nutrition.Services@Corp.Sysco.ca.

Warmest regards, Sysco Canada’s Nutrition Services

Yield: 50

Split Pea Soup

Serving: 180ml

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5L Dry Split Peas

• 4L Water

• 500g Toupie Boneless Ham (Chopped Fine)

• 300g White Onion (Chopped)

• 250 Frozen Chopped Celery

• 70ml Margarine

• 30ml All Purpose Flour

• 3L Vegetable Broth (Prepared)

PREPARATION

1. In a bowl, wash Peas and soak in water overnight. Drain water from Peas.

2. Add Peas and fresh water to a large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

3. Add Onions, Celery and Ham pieces to cooked Peas.

4. In another pot, melt Margarine and add Flour to create a roux. Slowly add Vegetable Broth to the pot, stirring constantly until the soup beings to thicken.

5. Add thickened Broth to the pot with the Peas, Ham and Vegetable mixture. Simmer for 1-2 hours stirring occasionally until Peas are very soft; adding more water if needed.

Baked Beans

Yield: 50 Serving: 125ml

SUPC: 5430202

Onion Yellow Jumbo Carton

INGREDIENTS

• 2 kg Dry Navy Beans

• 125 ml Brown Sugar

• 5 ml Mustard Powder

• 20 ml White Vinegar

• 175 ml Molasses

• 450 ml Ketchup

• 65 ml Onion (Minced)

PREPARATION

1. Wash Beans under cool, running water.

2. Place Beans in boiling water and take off heat. Let stand for 1 hr.

3. Cook in same water until tender, about 1hr.

4. Add Brown Sugar, Mustard Powder, White Vinegar. Molasses, Ketchup & Onions.

5. Pour into 12x20x2" baking pans.

6. Bake uncovered at 350F/176C for 4-5 hrs. Add more water if needed during baking.

Québec-Style Shepherd’s Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 4.5 kg Ground Beef

• 15 ml Paprika

• 15 ml Thyme

• 5 ml Salt (To Taste)

• 700g Corn, Whole Kernel Frozen (Thawed)

• 1.5 kg Mashed Potato Pearls

PREPARATION

Yield: 50 Serving: 3x4"

1. Brown Meat in a non-stick skillet on medium heat and drain off fat.

2. Add Paprika, Thyme and Salt.

3. Pour Beef Mixture into a baking dish.

4. Evenly distribute Corn over the meat.

5. Prepare Potatoes according to package directions and spread evenly on Meat.

6. Bake at 350F/176C for 25 mins, or until bubbling and golden on top.

Featured Product Beef Ground Fine 78/22 Frozen SUPC: 5395870

Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich

Yield: 50

INGREDIENTS

• 100 Slices Rye Bread

• 3 kg Smoked Meat Brisket (Sliced)

• 500 ml Mustard

• 50 Pickle Spears (To garnish, optional)

PREPARATION

1. Prepare Meat as per package directions.

2. Spread 10 ml of Mustard on one sliced Bread.

3. Place 60g of Meat on 1 slide of Bread. Cover with second slide of Bread.

4. Cut Sandwich as desired. Keep warm and serve immediately.

5. Garnish with a Pickle Spear.

Serving: 1 Each

Poutine – Québec’s Comfort Food

Poutine is a proudly Canadian creation that first appeared in rural Québec in the late 1950s, when cheese curds, hot fries, and gravy came together in perfect harmony.

Poutine is celebrated for its rich, indulgent flavour and endless adaptability. From pulled pork to spicy peppers or even butter chicken sauce, Canadians continue to reinvent this classic while staying true to its comforting roots.

White Cheddar Cheese Curds

SUPC: 5280338

Gravy Mix Beef Instant

SUPC: 5353465

Potato Fry Straight Cut

SUPC: 5571666

Meat Tourtière

Meat Tourtière – A Savoury Slice of Tradition

Tourtière is a traditional French-Canadian meat pie with roots dating back to the 1600s in Québec, where it was served during réveillon late-night holiday feasts. Originally made with wild game or pork, tourtière is now a staple of festive gatherings and comfort food menus.

Wrapped in flaky pastry and seasoned with warming spices, this hearty dish is both nostalgic and deeply satisfying. Whether served as a main course or in miniature form for entertaining, tourtière is a timeless celebration of Québec’s culinary heritage.