BBQ Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with brown and wild rice and veggies, then cooked on the barbeque. They make a great side dish for a summer dinner. 1/2 cup wild rice1/2 cup brown rice2 1/2 cups boiling water1 vegetable boullion cube1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, crushed2 tbsp walnuts, chopped1 tbsp olive oil1 small tomato, seeded and…

Mini Crustless Quiche

Carrot and zucchini crustless quiche baked in mini-muffin tins so they’re the perfect size for popping in your mouth. 1 tbsp butter or margarineHalf a small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup grated carrot1/2 cup grated zucchini1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp curry powder4 eggs2/3 cups milk1 cup shredded mozzarella cheesepaprika Preheat oven to 300F.In a skillet, heat butter over…

Spring Rolls and Peanut Sauce

Vegetable and noodle spring rolls with a tasty peanut sauce for dipping. This meal is easier and faster to make than you think! Spring Rolls1 tbsp sesame oil1 clove garlic2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp fish sauce1 tbsp rice wine vinegar2 tbsp honey1 tsp ginger1 12oz package of Mann’s Rainbow salad (shredded carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage)2 cups…

Granola Balls

These tasty snacks require no baking, so they’re super easy to make and they’re good for you too. 1 ripe banana1 cup dates1 cup granola (I used my applesauce granola)1/2 cup puffed rice In a blender or food processor, blend banana and dates. In a mixing bowl, combine date mixture with granola and puffed rice. Form into…

Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Cookies

These healthy cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal and overripe bananas. If you like peanut-butter and banana sandwiches, you’ll love these! 1 cup cooked oatmeal1 mashed overripe banana1 egg1/4 cup peanut butter2 tbsp honey1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder3/4 cup chopped dates In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, banana,…

Pita Bread

Homemade pita bread takes less time to make than conventional bread and is so versatile. Fill them with your favourite sandwich fixings, or cut them into wedges and dip them in your favourite dips. Use them as pizza crusts, or serve them as a side with a main dish. 2 1/4 tsp yeast1/2 tbsp honey1…

Steel-Cut Oatmeal in the Crockpot

Put it in the crockpot the night before and in the morning you’ll have hot oatmeal ready for you to enjoy! Use an oven-safe bowl that will hold at least 4 cups of liquid and will fit inside your crockpot. Fill it with 1 cup of steel-cut oats and 4 cups of water. Put it…

Applesauce Granola

A delicious and healthy granola that is not too sweet and low in fat. 3 cups rolled oats1/4 cup sunflower seeds1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup shredded coconut1/4 cup flaxseed meal1/2 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup dry quinoa1/4 cup oat bran1 tsp cinnamon1 cup applesauce1 tsp vanilla1/3 cup honey Combine ingredients and spread onto 2 greased baking sheets. Bake…

Banana Crumble Cake

I’m doing an extra post today, because I’m going on vacation tomorrow so I won’t be posting for the rest of the week. Here is a banana cake you must try. It’s a moist and tasty snacking cake with crumble topping. Banana Cake1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about…

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatballs with shredded vegetables, simmered in a zippy sweet and sour sauce. Serve over brown rice or barley for a healthy and tasty meal. Meatballs1 lb lean ground beef2 tsp onion powder1 clove garlic, crushed1 egg1/3 cup oats1/4 cup shredded zucchini1/4 cup shredded carrotsalt and pepper to tastecooking spray Sauce1 cup ketchup1/2 cup water1 tsp salt2…