Sweet caramelized onions and smokey bacon in a bed of ricotta and pesto spread over a whole wheat pizza crust. Double batch of flaxseed pizza dough 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 red onion, thinly sliced 8 pieces turkey bacon, diced 2 cups packed fresh chopped spinach or whole baby spinach 1 cup…
Category: Main Dishes
Very Hungry Caterpillar Pizza Buns
Introducing a new healthy eating campaign with a very hungry caterpillar made of fun pizza buns bursting at the seams with nutritious veggies and cheese. 1 batch of whole wheat pizza dough2 tsp olive oil1 onion, diced1 clove of garlic, crushed1 red pepper, diced4 white mushrooms, diced1/2 cup ham or sausage, chopped1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oregano1/4 tsp…
Zucchini and Yam Fritters
These veggie and cheese fritters make perfect toddler finger food, and you’ll enjoy them too. 2 cups shredded zucchini 2 cups shredded yams (peeled first) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp Mrs Dash original blend Squeeze zucchini in paper…
Chicken and Vegetable Penne
A tasty and healthy whole wheat penne mixed with vegetables, chicken and bacon, all covered in a tangy pesto vinaigrette. Recipe from Eat, Shrink and Be Merry (Worth Every Penne) 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp basil pesto 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups uncooked penne pasta 4 slices chopped turkey bacon 3 cups sliced…
Chicken Mole
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)…
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