Jul 09 2026
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Forest Lasagna Recipe

Inspired by Canoe
Time1h
Serves6

Wild James Bay rabbit, matsutake, heartnuts, caribou moss + evergreen Mornay.

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Ingredients

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Lasagna Layers

Method

Prepare the Mornay Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it forms a paste.

  2. 2

    Add Milk

    Gradually add the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens (about 5-7 minutes).

  3. 3

    Incorporate Cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in gruyere and parmesan cheeses until fully melted and smooth. Add the chopped evergreen needles, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Assemble the Lasagna

  1. 4

    Layer Ingredients

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, spread a layer of Mornay sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then add a layer of shredded rabbit, matsutake mushrooms, heartnuts, and caribou moss. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of Mornay sauce on top.

  2. 5

    Bake

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

  3. 6

    Cool and Serve

    Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

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