Wholesome oats and yummy peanut butter combine to make one delicious cookie. 1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup butter1 cup brown sugar1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup rolled oats1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins Cream butter and peanut butter. Add sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add flour and baking soda; mix….
The Loin King
Pork roast marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce. Recipe from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry: Great-tasting Food That Won’t Go from Your Lips to Your Hips! 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp oilive oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp curry powder…
Pineapple Carrot Cake
A moist and delicious carrot cake with no added sugar. 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup raisins 1/4 cup butter 1 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 cup unsweetened…
Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce, 3 Ways
I’ve been away for the last few days visiting my parents on beautiful Vancouver Island. So to make up for depriving you of recipes, here is a 3-way. Now don’t get too excited, it’s probably not what you’re thinking! This is a recipe you can use in 3 different meals so it saves you time…
Turkey Lasagna
Here is my favourite lasagna recipe, made with healthy ground turkey and spinach. 2 tsp olive oil10 oz ground turkey or extra-lean ground beef1 onion, chopped1 clove crushed garlic1 14 oz can diced tomatoes1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tsp basil1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp sugar12 no-boil whole wheat lasagna noodles2 cups nonfat…
Classy Chicken
Chicken and broccoli baked in a creamy curry sauce. Simple and delicious. 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 tsp. pepper 3 Tbsp. oil 2 cups broccoli (or asparagus) 1 – 10 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 – 1 cup grated cheddar…
Quinoa Blueberry Scones
Delightful scones made with nutritious quinoa and blueberries. Try them for breakfast, or a snack with tea or coffee. 2 tbsp butter, melted2 tbsp honey1 cup cooked quinoa 3/4 cup milk1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour4 tsp baking powder3/4 cup blueberries Mix together butter, honey and quinoa (cooled). Add milk slowly and stir until combined. Fold in blueberries. Mix together…
Strawberry Pudding
Add fresh strawberries for a nice change to your standard vanilla pudding. 1/3 cup sugar2 tbsp cornstarch2 eggs, slightly beaten2 cups milk2 tbsp butter or margarine, softened2 tsp vanilla1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Mix sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add eggs and slowly stir in milk until combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mizture…
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Healthy and incredibly tasty enchiladas made with whole-wheat tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken, beans, and rice, and topped with a flavourful red sauce. Don’t forget the cheese! 2 large chicken breasts1 tsp chili powder1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder2 cups chicken broth1 cup converted (parboiled) rice1 can black beans, drained and…
Apricot Orange Squares
Chewy, tangy squares that are full of fibre and have no added sugar. They’re an amazing healthy snack. 1 cup chopped dried apricots3/4 cup unsweetened orange juice1 1/2 cups quick oats1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice1 1/2 cups shredded apple (leave peels on for more fibre)…
Food and Whine 