Sushi Night!

Making sushi at home isn’t as hard as you might think. Try these yam rolls and California rolls. Printable Recipe Making Sushi Rice: 3 cups sushi rice1/3 cup rice vengar1 tbsp sugar1 tsp salt Wash rice in a large bowl with cold water and drain. Combine rice and 3 cups of water in a saucepan….

Strawberry and Cheese Turnover

A not-too-sweet turnover made with fresh strawberries and cottage cheese, lightly drizzled with maple syrup. Printable Recipe 1 can of refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 cup of sliced strawberries 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp sugar Lay out the crescent roll dough onto a baking sheet. On on side of the dough…

Wifesaver Breakfast Casserole

Prepare this casserole the night before, then bake it the next morning for breakfast or brunch. It’s like a cross between a ham and cheese sandwich and an omelet. Printable Recipe 16 slices bread (I used Dempster’s Smart bread), crusts removed 16 slices Canadian back bacon or ham 16 slices sharp cheddar cheese 6 eggs 1/2…

Perogie Casserole

Here’s a great way to enjoy perogies in an easy one-dish meal. Printable Recipe 1 package of your favourite frozen perogies (I used Cheemo Feta and Spinach perogies) 1 can mushroom soup 1 can diced tomatoes 1 cup diced turkey kielbasa (Ukrainian sausage) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Place frozen perogies in a casserole dish. Top…

Green Chocolate Chip Cookies

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day: green cookies! And not just any green cookies. They’re made from special green ingredients that will keep everyone guessing. Printable Recipe 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 ripe avocado 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 pkg of pistachio pudding mix 2…

Southwestern Crockpot Chicken

You won’t believe how easy this chicken crockpot recipe is. It’s really tasty too! Printable Recipe 4 chicken breasts (can be frozen or fresh) 1 can black beans, rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup salsa 1 cup corn 4 oz cream cheese Place chicken in bottom of crockpot. Top with black beans, tomatoes,…

Chocolate Bran Muffins

Indulge in a chocolate treat without feeling quite so guilty. These muffins are combine the great taste of chocolate with nutritious bran and apple juice. Printable Recipe 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice 1/3 cup oil 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup bran 1 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa…

Cheesy Pesto Loaf

This bread is a great accompaniment to pasta, soup or stew.  It’s a nice change from the usual garlic bread. Printable Recipe 1 round sourdough loaf 1/2 cup mayonaise 1 tbsp basil pesto 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Cut loat into 8 wedges, leaving attached at the very bottom. Mix mayo, pesto and cheese. Spread pesto…

Shredded Chicken Quesadillas

A simple and tasty quesadilla made with shredded chicken and cheese. Printable Recipe 2 chicken breasts 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 6 medium flour tortillas Cook chicken on an indoor grill or frying pan until no longer pink…

Berry Yogurt Flan

A cheesecake-type dessert made with low-fat yogurt and berries. Printable Recipe 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup soft margarine 2 eggwhites 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups berries (I used a mixture of blueberries, rasberries and blackberries), fresh or frozen (not thawed) 3 tbsp flour 3 tbsp sugar…