Stacey made this for me when I was visiting her in South Africa last June. Immediate favourite of mine, long standing favourite of her and Joel! Enjoy! Adapted from Middle Eastern Cookery by Arto der Haroutunian Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants 6T olive oil 2 onions thinly sliced 2 green peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 2…
Category: Main Dish
Spicy Italian Strata
Inspired by a strata that I saw on ABC’s The Chew, I came up with this healthier version. Ingredients: 4 hot Italian turkey sausages, prebaked and sliced ¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained 1 tsp sunflower oil 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes salt & pepper, dash of each 1 yellow bell pepper,…
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
This is my Dad’s recipe, I can’t take the credit. Its a simple and delicious meal that is very healthy and quick enough for a weeknight. Ingredients: 2 large onions, sliced very thin 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups fresh spinach 2 cups sour cream (we use fat free) 2 tbsp…
Tandoori Salmon Patties
This is an adapted recipe from Canadian Living. It’s quick and easy, and can be served on a bun or by itself. Ingredients: 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 an onion, minced 1 cup crushed whole wheat soda crackers 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 5 tbsp tandoori sauce 2 eggs 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 cans wild…
Crustless Salmon & Spinach Quiche
Ingredients: 1 can red salmon 10 eggs 2/3 cup milk 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped 8 large mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sauteed the onion using cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a oven safe dish except the eggs and milk. Beat eggs and milk together…
Roasted Tomato and Asparagus Gnocchi
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter 2 cloves of garlic minced 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes 1lb asparagus, broken in half 1/2 tsp sea-salt fresh ground pepper, to taste 4 cups dried gnocchi 1/4 cup parmesan 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Method: Cut tomatoes in half and arrange open side up on an aluminum foil lined…
Cabbage Roll Casserole
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 2 onions chopped 1 tsp. salt dash of pepper garlic powder to taste 3 c. to 6 c. coarsely chopped cabbage 1 10oz can tomato soup 1 c. water 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 tbsp. rice Method: 1. Brown ground beef and drain excess fat. Add onions, salt, pepper,…
Shrimp & Goat Cheese Pasta
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,…
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…
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…
Roast leg of lamb
This is a favourite dish at Easter time. We serve it with sabzi piez (braised carrots), palak paneer (spinach and cottage cheese), rice, and naan. Prepare the lamb the night before. Ingredients: 5 to 6 cloves or garlic, peeled and grated 8 cm (3 inches) fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 1 1/2 tsp ground…
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