Chicken slow-cooked in a mole sauce with chilies and dark chocolate. 3 large chicken breasts, frozen or fresh 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes 1 4 oz can diced green chilies 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1/2…
Sweet Potato and Coconut Quinoa Soup
A subtly spicy and sweet soup with sweet potato and coconut milk. Quinoa add protein and nutrients to this delicious soup. Recipe adapted from Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup quinoa 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 cups vegetable stock 1 cup coconut milk…
Fast Friday: Potato and Salsa Frittata
Here’s another quick and delicious meal ready in 20 minutes for Fast Friday. Potato and Salsa Frittata Started at 5:26, ready at 5:47 (okay so that’s 21 minutes, close enough!) 1 small russet potato 1/2 cup diced ham 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1/4 cup salsa 5 eggs 1/4 cup milk…
Thai Meatballs
Thai-seasoned meatballs in a flavourful coconut peanut sauce. Meatballs 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 unseasoned bread crumbs 3 tbsp minced green onions 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro 1 egg 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced gingerroot 1 tsp sesame oil salt and pepper Sauce 1 cup coconut milk…
Moroccan Chicken and Rice
Chicken cooked with exotic Middle Eastern flavours, served on a bed of rice and pistachios. Chicken 2 tbsp vegetable oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup finely diced onion 1 cup chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tbsp freshly grated ginger 3 tbsp orange juice 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4…
Fast Friday: Stovetop Tuna Casserole
Today I’m sharing one of my favourite fast recipes, a tuna and noodle casserole made on your stovetop. Stovetop Tuna Casserole From Eat, Shrink and Be Merry (Tinbucktuna) Started at 5:18, ready at 5:38= Exactly 20 minutes! 8 oz (227 g) uncooked rotini or fusili pasta 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (I used peas and corn)…
Valentine’s Day Treats
Here is a compilation of heart-shaped foods to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. I don’t think I’m going to have time this year to bake any fancy treats for Valentine’s Day this weekend, because I’ll be on a romantic getaway with my husband instead! The only thing I’ve made so far has been a…
Italian Sliders with Turkey Meat Squares
It’s cool to be square. These meat squares fit perfectly into slider buns and are so much faster to make than meatballs or patties. Turkey Squares 1 lb ground turkey 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated 3/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg 1 tsp…
Baked Oatmeal
This oatmeal will change your life…or at least your breakfast. Basic Baked Oatmeal: 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats1 tsp baking powder2 tbsp flax seed meal1/4 cup honey or brown sugar3/4 cup milk1 tsp vanilla1 egg1 tbsp melted butter Preheat oven to 350F. Mix together dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix wet ingredients separately and…
Pizza Sauce
Here’s a simple recipe for pizza sauce that tastes incredible. 2 tsp olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed2 cups crushed tomatoes2 tsp dried oregano1 tsp onion powder2 tsp balsamic vinegar2 tsp brown sugar1 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp dried rosemary1/4 tsp ground pepper1/4 tsp salt Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute…
Food and Whine 