Monthly Archives: January 2013
Lazy Man/Poor Man Cabbage Rolls
Print Lazy Man/Poor Man Cabbage Rolls Ingredients ½ medium cabbage Meat layer: 1¼ lb ground beef, ¼ c grated onion, ½ c uncooked rice, ¼ tsp pepper, ⅓ cup water Sauce layer: 32 oz tomatoes, 3 T tomato paste, … Continue reading
Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup
Print Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup Portion size: 8 This recipe makes 8 servings Pumpkin is a common ingredient in Thai cooking. Pie pumpkins are not always available in grocery stores throughout the year, but butternut squash makes a great … Continue reading
Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir Fry
Print Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir Fry Portion size: 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp (45 mL) black bean sauce 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch 1 tbsp (15 mL) rice vinegar 1 pinch granulated sugar 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable … Continue reading
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Print Shrimp Spring Rolls Portion size: 16 pieces Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined 1 can (227 mL) water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 green onion, minced ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro ½ … Continue reading
Chickpea and Swiss Chard Curry
Print Chickpea and Swiss Chard Curry This recipe makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin seeds 1 onion, finely chopped 2 green chilies, seeded and chopped 2 tsp (10 mL) finely … Continue reading
Pork with Spicy-Sweet Pepper Sauce for Two
Print Pork with Spicy-Sweet Pepper Sauce for Two This recipe makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin, (14 oz/400 g) 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ tsp (1 mL) grated gingerroot ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt ¼ tsp (1 mL) … Continue reading
Peasant Soup
Print Peasant Soup This recipe makes 6 servings If you like, substitute 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint or dill for the dried mint; add with the parsley. Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil 3 ribs celery, … Continue reading
Three-Seed Biscuits
Print Three-Seed Biscuits This recipe makes 12 biscuits servings Quick and easy to assemble and bake, these biscuit fingers are wonderful with soups, such as Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup, and stews. Or enjoy them as a … Continue reading
Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup
Print Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup This recipe makes 4 servings Ingredients 3 sweet red peppers, chopped 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, about 4 cups/1 L 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 2 tbsp (30 mL) … Continue reading
Artichoke-Stuffed Pork Loin with Lemony Roasted Root Vegetables
Print Artichoke-Stuffed Pork Loin With Lemony Roasted Root Vegetables Portion size: 8 Stuffing a roast makes the meat flavourful, juicy and a guaranteed showstopper. Substitute mozzarella or Fontina cheese for Gouda if you wish. Ingredients 1 pkg (5 oz/140 … Continue reading
Asparagus and Mixed Greens Salad
Print Asparagus and Mixed Greens Salad This recipe makes 8 servings Portion size: 8 A tender green salad showcases fresh asparagus beautifully. Paired with a tangy vinaigrette, this no-fuss appetizer is simply elegant. Ingredients 1 cup (250 mL) pecan … Continue reading
Chickpeas With Pearl Onions, Artichokes and Roasted Red Peppers
Print Chickpeas With Pearl Onions, Artichokes and Roasted Red Peppers This recipe makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 sweet red peppers 1 bag (10 oz/284 g) white pearl onions 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt … Continue reading
Coconut Cereal Pops
Print Coconut Cereal Pops This recipe makes 24 pops servings You’ll need lollipop sticks for these treats. To prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands when forming into balls, grease your hands lightly. Ingredients ¼ cup (60 mL) … Continue reading
Coconut Curry Shrimp
Print Coconut Curry Shrimp This recipe makes 4 servings Ingredients ⅔ cup (150 mL) coconut milk 1 tbsp (15 mL) fish sauce 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) mild curry powder 1 tsp (5 mL) packed brown sugar ¼ tsp (1 … Continue reading
Chicken and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
Print Chicken and Snow Pea Stir-Fry This recipe makes 4 servings Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ¾ tsp (4 mL) smoked … Continue reading
Sesame-Crusted Chicken
Print Sesame-Crusted Chicken This recipe makes 4 servings Serve this quick and easy recipe with sautéed greens, such as spinach or kale. Ingredients ⅓ cup (75 mL) sesame seeds 4 tsp (18 mL) all-purpose flour ½ tsp (2 mL) … Continue reading
Shaved Beets With Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette
Print Shaved Beets With Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette This recipe makes 4 servings Use golden, candy-cane (striped) or white beets or any other non-red beet for a stunningly colourful salad. These varieties tend not to bleed their colour. Red beets … Continue reading
Grilled Pork Chops With Pineapple Salsa
Print Grilled Pork Chops With Pineapple Salsa This recipe makes 4 servings Serve with rice and grilled vegetables. Ingredients 3 tbsp (45 mL) lime juice 3 tbsp (45 mL) soy sauce 4 tsp (18 mL) finely grated fresh ginger … Continue reading
Two-bean Beef Burrito
Print Two-Bean Beef Burrito Portion size: 4 Ingredients 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 8 oz (227 g) extra-lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced ½ tsp (2 mL) … Continue reading
Kale Chips
Print Kale Chips Instructions • Tear the leaves from a bunch of washed and dried kale into bite-size pieces. • Toss with a thin drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil (a couple of teaspoons will do) and massage lightly into … Continue reading
Asian Primavera Salad
Print Asian Primavera Salad Ingredients Baby spinach Mango Snow peas Edamame Rice Vermicelli Dressing ⅓ c sesame oil or less ⅓ c vegetable oil ¼ c rice vinegar 4 t maple syrup 1 T grated ginger Wordpress Recipe Plugin … Continue reading
Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Goat Cheese Salad
Print Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Goat Cheese Salad Portion size: 4 Roasted garlic brings a lovely creaminess and subtle sweetness to this salad’s bright vinaigrette. Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, (unpeeled) 3 sweet red peppers 1 can (19 oz/540 … Continue reading
Fruity Tuna Salad Pitas
Print Fruity Tuna Salad Pitas Portion size: 4 Ingredients • ¼ cup (60 mL) reduced-fat mayonnaise • ¼ cup (60 mL) Balkan-style plain yogurt • 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh dill • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard … Continue reading
Maple Syrup-Caramel Apple Bundt Cake
Print Maple Syrup-Caramel Apple Bundt Cake • Preparation time: 30 minutes • Total time : 2-1/2 hours • Portion size: 12 Ingredients • ¾ cup (175 mL) light-tasting olive oil • ½ cup (125 mL) granulated sugar • ½ … Continue reading
Pumpkin Fruit Rollup
Print Pumpkin Fruit Rollup Ingredients • oil for spraying • 1 cup pumpkin purée • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce • ¼ cup maple syrup • ½ tsp pumpkin-pie spice o ⅛ nutmeg o ⅛ ginger o ¼ cinnamon Instructions … Continue reading
Chicken Paprikash
Print Chicken Paprikash This Hungarian dish is traditionally simmered for quite a while. Using boneless chicken thighs cuts down on time as well as adds lots of flavour. Substitute a short pasta, such as fusilli, for the egg noodles, … Continue reading