A Middle Eastern dish with lentils, rice and carmelized onions. 1 cup lentils (I used 1/2 cup red and 1/2 cup brown lentils)2 large onions, or 4 small ones3-½ cups water or vegetable broth1 cup white rice1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoons pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil Slice the onions lengthwise. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil…
Category: Main Dishes
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….
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…
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,…
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…
Creamy Mushroom Meatballs
This is a crockpot meal made with meatballs and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Nutmeg and allspice give the meatballs that little something extra. Printable Recipe 1 tbsp vegetable oil 6 cups sliced mushrooms 1 tsp dried dillweed 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper 1 cup beef broth 1 can 2% evaporated milk 3 tbsp flour 1…
Yam Gnocchi
Since the Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi I made was such a big hit with my family, I decided to try this yam version, topped with a creamy pesto sauce. Printable Recipe 3 medium yams1/4 cup parmesan1 egg1/2 tsp nutmeg2 1/2 cups flour Peel and chop yams, then steam them until soft. Mash yams in a large bowl,…
Lord of the Breasts
Ok…that title sounds bad! This is recipe was originally called ‘Lord of the Wings’ but I’m using chicken breasts instead. Recipe adapted from Eat, Shrink and Be Merry (Lord of the Wings) Printable Recipe 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup BBQ sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp liquid honey…
Ukrainian Mac & Cheese
This meal isn’t exactly Ukrainian, but it reminded me a lot of nalysnyky (Ukrainian crepes), so that’s what I’m calling it. Like nalysnyky, this dish has cottage cheese, eggs, and sour cream. Unlike nalysnyky, this is very simple to make. Just toss everything in a crockpot and in a few hours you have a great dinner. Printable…
Food and Whine 