This soup is so good for you and tastes great too! It’s loaded with veggies, lentils and pasta stars (for the kids). 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed2 carrots, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 green pepper, chopped1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/2 tsp cumin6 cups water2 vegetable boullion cubes2 cups kale or spinach, chopped1/2 cup…
Crockpot Strawberry Cobbler
Prepare this in the crockpot in the afternoon, and by the time dinner is over you’ll have this wonderful dessert ready to enjoy. Recipe adapted from Canadian Living: Slow Cooker Collection 4 cups frozen strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp flour 1 tbsp lemon juice Biscuit topping: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 4 tsp…
BBQ Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with brown and wild rice and veggies, then cooked on the barbeque. They make a great side dish for a summer dinner. 1/2 cup wild rice1/2 cup brown rice2 1/2 cups boiling water1 vegetable boullion cube1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, crushed2 tbsp walnuts, chopped1 tbsp olive oil1 small tomato, seeded and…
Mini Crustless Quiche
Carrot and zucchini crustless quiche baked in mini-muffin tins so they’re the perfect size for popping in your mouth. 1 tbsp butter or margarineHalf a small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup grated carrot1/2 cup grated zucchini1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp curry powder4 eggs2/3 cups milk1 cup shredded mozzarella cheesepaprika Preheat oven to 300F.In a skillet, heat butter over…
Spring Rolls and Peanut Sauce
Vegetable and noodle spring rolls with a tasty peanut sauce for dipping. This meal is easier and faster to make than you think! Spring Rolls1 tbsp sesame oil1 clove garlic2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp fish sauce1 tbsp rice wine vinegar2 tbsp honey1 tsp ginger1 12oz package of Mann’s Rainbow salad (shredded carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage)2 cups…
Granola Balls
These tasty snacks require no baking, so they’re super easy to make and they’re good for you too. 1 ripe banana1 cup dates1 cup granola (I used my applesauce granola)1/2 cup puffed rice In a blender or food processor, blend banana and dates. In a mixing bowl, combine date mixture with granola and puffed rice. Form into…
Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Cookies
These healthy cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal and overripe bananas. If you like peanut-butter and banana sandwiches, you’ll love these! 1 cup cooked oatmeal1 mashed overripe banana1 egg1/4 cup peanut butter2 tbsp honey1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder3/4 cup chopped dates In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, banana,…
Pita Bread
Homemade pita bread takes less time to make than conventional bread and is so versatile. Fill them with your favourite sandwich fixings, or cut them into wedges and dip them in your favourite dips. Use them as pizza crusts, or serve them as a side with a main dish. 2 1/4 tsp yeast1/2 tbsp honey1…
Steel-Cut Oatmeal in the Crockpot
Put it in the crockpot the night before and in the morning you’ll have hot oatmeal ready for you to enjoy! Use an oven-safe bowl that will hold at least 4 cups of liquid and will fit inside your crockpot. Fill it with 1 cup of steel-cut oats and 4 cups of water. Put it…
Applesauce Granola
A delicious and healthy granola that is not too sweet and low in fat. 3 cups rolled oats1/4 cup sunflower seeds1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup shredded coconut1/4 cup flaxseed meal1/2 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup dry quinoa1/4 cup oat bran1 tsp cinnamon1 cup applesauce1 tsp vanilla1/3 cup honey Combine ingredients and spread onto 2 greased baking sheets. Bake…
Food and Whine 