Cheesy Rotini

Thought I’d try a “healthier” take on regular old mac and cheese, and came up with this creamy, three-cheese spinach main course dish. I’m not sure its even a tad healthier, but at least you’ll get your greens. Ingredients: 450g rotini 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 1/2…

Tamale Pie

A childhood favourite adapted to our liking. Enjoy! And don’t be afraid to add more heat! 4 Cups Chicken Stock 1 1/2 C Corn Meal 1 t Salt 2 eggs 1/2 C Parm (or cheddar  Measure corn meal into bowl.  Add 1 C stock to bowl.  Heat remaining stock on stove.  Add Corn meal to…

Cheddar Muffins

I remember my sisters and me making these for dinner when we were kids. This is an old Reader’s Digest Recipe – we can only really take credit for finding and trying it. Definitely a favourite & just as yummy as I remember! Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour ½ cup sugar 1 tsp baking…

Deep Dish Ham Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed ham 1 can cream-of-chicken condensed soup 1/2 cup hash brown potatoes 1 cup grated cheddar cheese pepper to taste 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 2 frozen pie shells Method: Cook mixed vegetables in boiling water for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain. Combine with soup and pepper, and set…

Impossible Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 1/c cup chopped onion (or less) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup Bisquick® 3 eggs 1 cup shredded cheese (4 oz) Method: Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 10 inch pie plate. Cook & stir beef and onions until brown. Drain. Stir in…

Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddard cheese 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup butter 2 eggs, beaten Method: Mix dry ingredients together and stir in cheese. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. Add wet…

Broccoli Salad

Serves 4 1 head broccoli florets 2 tbsp chives (or red onion, diced) 1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt 1 tsp sweetener 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar 1/2 cup old cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded 4 tbsp sunflower seeds (or pecans) 4 tbsp cooked back bacon (or bacon bits) 1/2 cup…