Monthly Archives: October 2015

Classic Chili Sauce

Print Classic Chili Sauce Serves: 6c   Ingredients 8 cups (2 L) chopped peeled tomatoes, about 1.5 kg 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped onions 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped sweet red peppers 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) white vinegar 1 cup (250 … Continue reading

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Chicken and Peach Cobb Salad

Print Chicken and Peach Cobb Salad Author: Canadian Living CL Serves: 2   Whether grilled, pan-fried or roasted, leftover chicken makes a fantastic, protein-rich salad starter. Ingredients 4 tsp (18 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice 1 tsp … Continue reading

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Hoisin-glazed Chicken with five-spiced broth

Print Hoisin-glazed Chicken with five-spiced broth Author: CL Serves: 4   Ingredients 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil 450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 tsp (18 mL) hoisin sauce 170 g rice stick noodles, (1/4-inch/5 mm wide) 8 thin slices fresh … Continue reading

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Quick Chorizo and Mixed Bean Stew

Print Quick Chorizo and Mixed Bean Stew Author: CL   Ingredients 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil 450 g fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed 1 onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme ¼ tsp (1 … Continue reading

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Pork and Pepper Lettuce Cups

Print Pork and Pepper Lettuce Cups Author: CL Serves: 4   Lettuce cups are a fun (and easy!) way to enjoy this speedy stir-fry, but you can also serve it over steamed rice with a drizzle of the hoisin dressing. Ingredients 4 … Continue reading

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Print Crispy Roasted Potatoes Author: CL   Ingredients 1 kg russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) pieces ¼ cup (60 mL) ducks, goose, beef or chicken fat (or 2 tbsp each olive oil and melted unsalted butter) ½ … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Cake

Print Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Cake Author: CL Serves: 12-16   Ingredients Cake: 2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar 2 eggs ½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil ½ cup (125 mL) milk ½ cup (125 mL) cooled brewed coffee or water 2 … Continue reading

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Roasted asparagus salad with parmesan croutons

Print Roasted asparagus salad with parmesan croutons Author: CL Serves: 16   Ingredients Lemon-Tarragon Dressing: ¼ cup (60 mL) lemon juice 4 tsp (18 mL) Dijon mustard and liquid honey 1 small clove garlic, minced ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and … Continue reading

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Streusel-Topped Strawberry Galette

Print Streusel-Topped Strawberry Galette Author: CL Serves: 10-12   Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) Strawberries, hulled and halved ⅔ cup (150 mL) strawberry jam ¼ cup (60 mL) granulated sugar ¼ cup (60 mL) cornstarch ¼ cup (60 mL) ground almonds 1 … Continue reading

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Crunchy Gluten-free Chicken Strips

Print Crunchy Gluten-free Chicken Strips Author: CL Serves: 4   Ingredients ½ cup (125 mL) quinoa ⅓ cup (75 mL) grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped … Continue reading

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Sausage and Egg Bake

Print Sausage and Egg Bake Author: CL Serves: 2   Ingredients 300 g pork sausages, (such as hot or mild Italian, or breakfast), casings removed 1 onion, chopped ⅔ cup (150 mL) all-purpose flour ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper … Continue reading

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Edaname and Blueberry Salad with Herbed Chicken

Print Edaname and Blueberry Salad with Herbed Chicken Author: CL Serves: 4   Ingredients Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette: ½ tsp (2 mL) grated lemon zest 3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh basil 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard … Continue reading

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Red Pepper Soup

Print Red Pepper Soup Author: CL Serves: 4   Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 white onion, diced 8 sprigs fresh thyme 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 sweet red peppers, diced ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper 3 … Continue reading

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Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

Print Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce Author: CL Serves: 4   Ingredients 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh ginger 3 cups (750 mL) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced ½ cup … Continue reading

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Asian Grilled Bok Choy

Print Asian Grilled Bok Choy Author: CL Serves: 4   Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 mL) seasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp (15 mL) Tamari 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh ginger … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Crepes

Print The Ultimate Crepes Author: CL Serves: 8   Ingredients 1 -1/3 cups (325 mL) all-purpose flour ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt 4 eggs 1-1/2 cups milk ¼ cup (60 mL) butter, melted Instructions In bowl, whisk flour with salt. In separate … Continue reading

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Saucy Strawberry Cake

Print Saucy Strawberry Cake Author: CL Prep time:  15 mins Total time:  15 mins Serves: 6   Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) hulled strawberries, quartered ¼ cup (60 mL) granulated sugar 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour … Continue reading

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Jewelled Bark

Print Jewelled Bark Author: CL Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  1 hour Total time:  1 hour 15 mins Serves: 12 pieces   Ingredients 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) HERSHEY’S CHIPITS Pure Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips ¾ cup (175 mL) each chopped dried apricots … Continue reading

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Rainbow Root Fries with Chive Mayo

Print Rainbow Root Fries with Chive Mayo Author: Cl Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  1 hour Total time:  1 hour 20 mins Serves: 4-6   Ingredients Root Fries: 1 sweet potato 1 small celery root 1 small rutabaga 1 red beet … Continue reading

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Garlicky Grilled Zucchini and Tomatoes

Print Garlicky Grilled Zucchini and Tomatoes Author: CL Serves: 6   Ingredients 3 zucchini 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper pinch salt 2 pkg (each 255 g) grape or cherry … Continue reading

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Grilled Parmesan Sweet Corn

Print Grilled Parmesan Sweet Corn Author: CL Prep time:  25 mins Cook time:  25 mins Total time:  50 mins Serves: 6   Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil ½ tsp (2 mL) smoked or sweet … Continue reading

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Chicken Tikka Masalad

Print Chicken Tikka Masalad Author: CL Prep time:  35 mins Total time:  35 mins Serves: 4-6   Ingredients Spiced Lemon Dressing: ¼ cup (60 mL) lemon juice 4 tsp (18 mL) liquid honey 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard 1 tbsp (15 … Continue reading

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Tuna and Potato Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing

Print Tuna and Potato Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing Author: CL Prep time:  30 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 4   Ingredients Lemon-Caper Dressing: 3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice 4 tsp (18 mL) chopped drained capers 1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy … Continue reading

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Smoked Tomato Bruschetta with gouda

Print Smoked Tomato Bruschetta with gouda Author: Canadian Living Recipe type: hickory wood the best, coctail tomatoes about 1″ wide Cook time:  4 hours 30 mins Total time:  4 hours 30 mins Serves: 6   Ingredients 18 cocktail tomatoes, halved crosswise 2 tbsp … Continue reading

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Cheddar Gratin

Print Roasted Butternut Squash and Cheddar Gratin Author: Canadian Living Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  1 hour 30 mins Total time:  1 hour 50 mins Serves: 8-10   Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, about 2kg, peeled, seeded and cut in ¾-inch … Continue reading

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Apple Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Print Apple Cheddar Drop Biscuits Author: Candian Living Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 12   Ingredients 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) all-purpose flour 4 tsp (18 mL) baking powder 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar … Continue reading

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