The best turnip you will ever taste! This would work well for a potluck style Thanksgiving or Christmas meal – who else would think to bring such an awesome tasting turnip side dish? If cooking for a smaller crowd, cook 1/2 the recipe. Ingredients: 10 small turnips, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 cups milk 1…
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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…
Jen’s Pumpkin Muffins
2 1/2 C all purpose flour 1/2 C rolled oats 2 t cinnamon 1 t nutmeg 1/2 t allspice 2 t baking soda 1 t baking powder 1 t salt 1 1/2 C pumpkin puree 1 C brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2/3 C vegetable oil 1/2 C apple sauce 3 eggs 1 t…
Mom’s Chocolate Icing
Perfect little gem to add to our family collection. Currently the topper for Dad’s birthday cake. 6 T. butter/marg 1/3 c cocoa for light 1/2 c cocoa for medium 3/4 c cocoa for dark 2 2/3 c icing sugar 1 t. vanilla add milk or coffee to make desired consistency –Recipe by Jean S
Impossible Stromboli Pie
I wanted to make stromboli but didn’t have yeast for the dough in the house. Whipped this together – inspired by Impossible Cheeseburger Pie. Easy week night meal. Delicious. Nutritious. Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red pepper, diced 1/2 package of taco seasoning (fajita or burrito…
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,…
Yogurt Banana Muffins
I experimented tonight and came up with this little tasty guilt-free treat! Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 lg eggs 1/4 cup apple sauce (unsweetened) 1/4 cup miracle whip (fat free) 1/2 cup fat free plain Liberte Greek yogurt 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 ½ cups Nutri flour (Robin Hood) 3/4 cup white sugar…
Spinach & Parmesan Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 1 10z pkg frozen, chopped spinach 6 bell peppers, sliced lengthwise 4 eggs 1 c. sour cream, fat free 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese 1/3 c. crushed rye crackers (or any sort of bread crumbs) 2 tsp. oregano (or to taste) Salt & Pepper Olive oil Method: Cook the spinach in the microwave from frozen…
Sinfully Delicious White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients: 6oz white chocolate, chopped 8oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup softened butter 3.5 cups sifted icing sugar 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Method: 1. Melt choc in double boiler until *just* smooth. Cool to room temp. 2. In separate bowl combine butter and cream cheese until blended. Add chocolate. 3. Gradually add sugar. Beat…
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…
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