A kumara is what a sweet potato is called in New Zealand. This smooth and tasty soup is made with kumara and lentils. Serve with quick cheese soda bread for a delicious and easy meal. 2 tsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cups kumara (sweet potatoes or yams), chopped into 2-inch chunks 1 cup red lentils 1…
Category: Main Dishes
Easy Paella
This is a fast and simple recipe for paella with seafood and sausage. 3 fresh chorizo or Italian sausages1 onion, diced1 stalk celery, diced1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp marjoram3 cups chicken broth1 1/2 cups rice1 can diced tomatoes1 can baby clams, drained450g bag of raw shrimp/prawns, peeled and deveined1/2 cup frozen peas Remove sausage from…
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…
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…
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…
Roast Beef, 3 Ways
Get the most out of your roast by using the leftovers to make more great meals. Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Use a 3 lb sirloin tip, round roast, or rump roast (I prefer sirloin tip but this time I used round).Heat over to 350F. The cooking time is about 25-30 minutes per pound, so this…
Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake
An easy casserole made with ground beef, rotini, spinach in a creamy tomato sauce, and of course lots of cheese. 1 onion, diced1 clove crushed garlic1 lb lean ground beef1 jar (26 oz) of your favourite pasta sauce1 can condensed mushroom soup1/4 cup parmesan cheese1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 pkg (375g) whole…
Mexican Yes-I-Can
Black beans and vegetables topped with a cornbread crust. It’s easy to make and tastes delicious! Tony and I both liked this one a lot. It’s like having chili and cornbread all in one, and we both thought that was pretty neat. The boys didn’t like it that much. Cole refused to even try it, and…
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