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…
Category: Main Dishes
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…
Baked Chicken Nuggets with Quinoa
These nuggets are made with ground chicken and cooked quinoa for added nutrition. It’s easy to make them into fun shapes your kids will love. Recipe adapted from Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup quinoa 1 lb ground chicken 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese…
Really Good Mac and Cheese
This is my favourite macaroni and cheese recipe, made with homemade whole wheat pasta. 2 cups uncooked macaroni 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp ground mustard 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs Heat oven to 350F. Cook…
Pink Stir Fry
It’s pink…and it’s delicious! 1 cup frozen ready-to-eat shrimp2 tbsp vegetable oil1 cup sliced celery1 cup broccoli florets1 cup beets, julienned1 can baby corn, drained3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce3 tbsp Catalina dressing2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tbsp red wine or sherry2 tsp cornstarch1 tbsp water2 cups chow mein noodles1 bag of bean sprouts, washed1/4 cup sliced green onion Place…
Black Bean and Sausage Enchilada Casserole
This enchilada casserole has all the great taste of enchiladas, but less time and effort. Red Sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 crushed garlic cloves 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1…
Beer Stew
This hearty stew with chunks of beef and vegetables in a beer broth is perfect on a cold winter’s night. 1 lb cubed stewing beef 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 1/2 cups baby carrots (or sliced regular carrots) 1 large russet potato, cubed 1 can beer 1 tbsp soy sauce 2…
Italian Drip Beef
Pioneer Woman’s famous drip beef with pepperoncini peppers. It’ll knock your socks off! Recipe found here: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/drip-beef-two-ways/ Ree features two ways of making drip beef (or French dip, or beef dip, or whatever you want to call it). I decided to be adventurous and try the one with pepperoncini peppers. I’ve heard many wonderful reviews…
Tortellini Soup
Three-cheese tortellini and vegetables in a delicious turkey broth with Italian spices. 2 tsp olive oil1 onion, diced1 green pepper, diced1 clove garlic, crushed1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp ground pepper1 14 oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes6 cups turkey (or chicken) stock1 350g pkg of 3-cheese tortellinisalt, to taste Heat oil in a dutch oven or…
Italian Crockpot Meatloaf
Slow-cooked meatloaf with sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and provolone cheese. 1 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 4 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 tsp dried oregano 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2…
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