Ingredients: 1 red or orange pepper 1 medium onion olive oil 1/2 cup corn (frozen kernels) 12-15 frozen, cooked large shrimp bruschetta seasoning 2 diced, plum tomatoes herbed goat’s cheese salt & pepper basil whole wheat rotini pasta Method: Before you begin, put on water for the pasta. But the time the pasta is cooked,…
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Jalapeno Chicken and White Bean Chili
This recipe is adapted from one I found in Canadian Living. It takes a bit of time to prep, but its well worth it in the end! Cilantro and lime are optional. Ingredients: 1/4 cups (300 mL) dried navy beans 1 tbsp (15 mL) cumin 1 tbsp (15 mL) coriander 2 onions, quartered 4 cloves…
Ontbijkoek (Honey Cake)
Ingredients: 4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking powder 1 baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 cup honey 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water Method: In large bowl, mix all dry ingredients until well blended. In another bowl,…
Oatmeal Breakfast Scones
This is an adapted version of “Oatmeal Raisin Scones” that my mom cut out of the London Free Press in 1979. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup butter 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or Craisins)…
Slow Cooker Chili
Ingredients: 1 lb stewing beef 2 28 ounce cans diced tomatoes 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans (white or red) 1 can corn (or frozen corn) 2 medium onions, chopped 1 pepper, chopped 2 ribs of celery, chopped 2 tsp crushed red pepper (leave out if you prefer it to be milder) 1…
Spicy Lentil Chicken Stew
Ingredients: 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 carrots, chopped 1 pepper (red, green or yellow), chopped 1 large onion, chopped finely 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained 7 cloves crushed garlic 1 1/2 cup red lentils 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium 2 cups water 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp…
Spicy Beef Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped salt & pepper, to taste 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3 celery ribs, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large potato, chopped 2 tsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 2 cups dry red lentils 2.5 cups beef, cubed 1 cup…
Delicious & Healthy Shakes
Ingredients: 2 small scoops vanilla frozen yogurt 1/2 cup yoghurt 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Method: Mix in blender. For variation use fruit yoghurt and add fresh fruit or freezer jam. –Recipe by Christina S.
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless, cubed chicken (can also use drumsticks or thighs) 2 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil) 2 cups green or red peppers, cut into strips 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 cup soya sauce 2 cans chunk pineapple 6 tbsp white vinegar 6 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp garlic…
Wheat Tortillas
Ingredients: 4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup shortening 1 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups hot water note: to make “whole wheat” add 1 tbsp wheat germ and 1 tbsp bran per cup of white flour) Method: Mix dry ingredients and blend with the shortening. Add the water and stir until dough forms. Add a…
Mulligatawny Soup
This has become a new favourite of mine for work lunches. In a covered dish, bake 2-4 chicken breasts or 6-8 chicken thighs on thin slices of lemon at 450°F for 35 minutes In olive oil, sauté for 5-10 minutes: 2 chopped onions 2 chopped carrots 2-4 stalks of celery 1 green pepper 1 tart…
Dessert Empanadas
Note: this recipe needs to be made a day in advance, or the morning before serving. Mix into a ball: 1/2 cup butter (softened) 1/3 package of 8 oz (light) cream cheese 1 cup all purpose flours, sifted Tip: I use a mixer first and then bring it together with my hands. Wrap the ball…
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