Makes 3 servings Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) milk 1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla yogurt 2 cups (500 ml) strawberries 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup Preparation Blend all ingredients until smooth. Source: http://www.nutrition2011.ca/en/recipes/healthy-recipes Do you have a kick-ass recipe you’d like to share. Drop us a line.
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RSS feed for this sectionRecipe: Vegetarian Pita Pizza
Makes 4 portions Ingredients 1 whole wheat pita shell 1 large tomato Pinch of oregano 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup (50 ml) red onion, cubed 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) feta 1/2 cup green pepper, cubed 1/2 cup red pepper, cubed 1 large tomato, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat […]
Recipe: Salmon & Provolone Mini-Quesadillas
Makes 24 slices Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) grated Canadian Provolone 1 can salmon (213 g), drained 3/4 cup (180 ml) salsa 2 or 3 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely diced green pepper 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely diced red pepper 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro Fresh or dried hot […]
Recipe: Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils 3 medium onions, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 leeks, greens removed and whites chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 2 tsp salt 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tsp powdered sage 2 bay leaves 6 cups vegetable stock 1 tsp Marmite, dissolved […]
Recipe: Harvest Gouda and Vegetable Chowder
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups (500 ml) each: chopped cauliflower, broccoli and carrots 2 cans (10 oz / 284 ml each) low-sodium condensed chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups (500 ml) milk 1/4 cup (50 ml) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) […]
Recipe: Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes
Ingredients 6oz semi-sweet chocolate 6oz butter (diced) 3 Eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup flour Directions Pre-heat oven to 350 Melt chocolate in microwave then add diced butter and stir until melted. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until white and creamy. Blend in melted chocolate mixture then gradually add flour until batter […]
Recipe: Oysters Mignonette
Alleged aphrodisiac, classic champagne companion this is a beautiful appetizer that’s easy to prepare. Ingredients 1 Cup diced shallots 3/4 Cup red wine vinegar 1/4 Cup dry red wine 1/4 Cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper 20 Oysters 1/4 Cup chopped fresh chives Directions In a medium bowl […]
Recipe: Candied Bacon
Ingredients ½ pound bacon (10 strips) ¼ cup sugar Dash ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) Pinch ground coriander (optional, to taste) Pinch ground chile powder (optional, to taste) Directions If using spices, stir them into the sugar and mix evenly. Lay the bacon in one tight layer in the heaviest, widest skillet you have, and […]
How to Boil a Bonnie Wee Haggis
Haggis. For many it conjures a profound sense of Scottish pride and the desire to trace one’s ancestory. For others, revulsion. It’s time to get over our aversions and appreciate what a unique and delicious dish it can be. The haggis of yore was indeed sheep’s stomach stuffed with a mixture of herbs, spices, onions […]
Recipe: Plain Oven Scones
INGREDIENTS 8 oz. self-raising flour 2 oz. butter 1 teaspoon caster sugar ¼ pint buttermilk, full cream milk or soured milk Pinch of salt METHOD Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease and flour a baking sheet. Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl and rub in the butter. Add sufficient milk to make a moist and […]