Monthly Archives: November 2014

Chicken and Swiss Chard Stir-fry

Print Chicken and Swiss Chard Stir-fry Serves: 4   Ingredients 4 tsp (18 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice 2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil 225 g boneless skinless chicken breast, … Continue reading

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Grilled pineapple skewers with Maple lime Yoghurt dip

Print Grilled pineapple skewers with Maple lime Yoghurt dip   Ingredients 2 T lime juice 2 t maple syrup pinch salt 1 pineapple cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 1 T chopped fresh mint Maple Lime Dip 1 c 2% plain … Continue reading

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Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas

Print Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas Serves: 4   Ingredients 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder 1 onion, minced 2 cups (500 mL) shredded cooked chicken 3 Italian tomatoes, diced A shake of hot sauce, to … Continue reading

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Braised cabbage and bacon

Print Braised cabbage and bacon   Ingredients In dutch oven cook 3 slices bacon, chopped over medium heat til crisp. Transfer to paper towel with a slotted spoon Keep 1 t of the fat ab cook 2 garlic cloves, minced,and … Continue reading

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Pomegranate spinach with garlic chips

Print Pomegranate spinach with garlic chips Author: CL   Ingredients In large skillet heat 2 t oil over medium low heat; cook 5 cloves garlic finely sliced til golden, 3-4 min Transfer to paper towel lined plate. Add 10 c packed … Continue reading

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Chocolaty Maple syrup

Print Chocolaty Maple syrup   Ingredients Whisk 1 t cocoa powder into ½ c maple syrup. Drizzle over French toast or pancakes Wordpress Recipe Plugin by EasyRecipe 3.2.1275  

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Spicy Pork Noodle Stir fry

Print Spicy Pork Noodle Stir fry Author: Cl Serves: 2   Ingredients 4 oz (113 g) rice stick vermicelli, (about ⅛ inch/3 mm wide) 2 tbsp (30 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce 2 tsp (10 mL) chili garlic paste, (such as sambal oelek) … Continue reading

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Mediterranean White Bean Dip

Print Mediterranean White Bean Dip Author: CL   Ingredients 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme ¼ tsp (1 mL) … Continue reading

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Maple Cinnamon Spiced Nuts

Print Maple Cinnamon Spiced Nuts Author: Viv   Ingredients 1 egg white 2 T maple syrup 2 c pecans 1 c almonds ( no skin) ⅓ c sugar ½ t salt 1½ t cinnamon ½ t cardamon ½ t nutmeg ¼ … Continue reading

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Wheat Berry and Chickpea Salad With Garam Masala Dressing

Print Wheat Berry and Chickpea Salad With Garam Masala Dressing Author: CL Serves: 4-6   Ingredients Wheat Berry and Chickpea Salad With Garam Masala Dressing Wheat berries are whole, unprocessed wheat kernels that have a pleasant bite when cooked and make a … Continue reading

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Walnut Pesto Potato Salad

Print Walnut Pesto Potato Salad Author: CL Serves: 4-6   Ingredients 675 g yellow-fleshed baby potatoes, scrubbed 1-1/3 cups (325 mL) lightly packed fresh basil leaves ⅓ cup (75 mL) chopped walnuts, toasted ¼ cup (60 mL) grated parmesan cheese ¼ tsp … Continue reading

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Mustard-glazed Pork Skewers with Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Print Mustard-glazed Pork Skewers with Grilled Sweet Potatoes Author: CL Serves: 4   Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, (about 800 g), peeled and cut crosswise in ½-inch (1 cm) slices 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh … Continue reading

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Grilled Veggies with Salsa Verde

Print 6 large yellow-fleshed potatoes, scrubbed and cut in ½-inch (1 cm) thick slices 2 bulbs fennel 675 g mini sweet peppers, (about 24) 8 leeks, (white and light green parts only) 16 yellow and/or red cherry tomatoes, on the … Continue reading

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Sugar Snap Peas and Avocado Salad with Sesame Dressing

Print Sugar Snap Peas and Avocado Salad with Sesame Dressing Author: CL Prep time:  15 mins Total time:  15 mins Serves: 4   Ingredients 6 cups (1.5 L) sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 tbsp (15 mL) seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 tsp … Continue reading

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Shrimp and Dill Salad Cucumber Bites

Print Shrimp and Dill Salad Cucumber Bites Author: CL Serves: 24 pieces   Ingredients 2 English cucumbers 1 tsp (5 mL) salt Shrimp Salad: 1 pkg (340 g) small cooked frozen shrimp, thawed 2 tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise 1 tbsp (15 mL) … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Print Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Author: CL Serves: 4-6   Ingredients Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Portion size 4 to 6 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed 4 chorizo sausages or mild Italian … Continue reading

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Sausage and Spinach Soup with Rosemary Croutons

Print Sausage and Spinach Soup with Rosemary Croutons Prep time:  30 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 4-6   Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 12 oz (340 g) fresh Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ onion, … Continue reading

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Chicken Paprikash

Print Chicken Paprikash Author: CL Prep time:  30 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 4   Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, quartered 1 onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2-1/2 cups … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Korean pork Lettuce Wraps

Print Slow Cooker Korean pork Lettuce Wraps Author: Canadian living   Ingredients Prep time 30 minutes Total time 8 hours 30 minutes Portion size 6 servings ⅓ cup (75 mL) thinly sliced fresh ginger ⅓ cup (75 mL) granulated sugar 6 … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker French Leek Soup

Print Slow Cooker French Leek Soup Author: Canadian Living   Ingredients Home Food Leeks Soup Slow Cooker French Leek Soup Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print Tested till perfect Slow Cooker French Leek Soup Slow … Continue reading

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Chocolate Banana Bread

Print Chocolate Banana Bread Author: Doris   Ingredients ⅓ c butter, softened ¾ c w sugar 1c mashed bananas about 3 2 eggs 2 t vanilla 21/4 c flour ⅓ c cocoa 1 t baking powder 1 t baking soda 1 … Continue reading

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