Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with cottage cheese and spinach. Printable Recipe 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 10oz package of frozen chopped spinach 2 cups of cottage cheese 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tsp oregano salt and pepper 1 700ml bottle of pasta sauce 18 cooked jumbo pasta shells 1 cup…

Shepherd’s Pie

I’ve tried a lot of different Shepherd’s Pie recipes, but this is the one I keep coming back to. Printable Recipe 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef 1 cup chopped yellow onions 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 cup frozen peas-and-carrots blend1 cup frozen or canned corn2/3 cup reduced-sodium beef broth2…

Deviled Egg Chicks

These deviled eggs are shaped like baby chicks. Aren’t they cute? 12 eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp ground mustard 1 tsp vinegar salt and pepper baby carrots raisins Place eggs in a large pot of cold water and bring to boil. Once the water has reached boiling point, remove from heat and cover the…

Fruit Leather

Tasty fruit roll-ups you can make at home! 3 cups of fruit (ie strawberries, apples, peaches, pears, nectarines, blueberries, etc) 1/8 to 1/4 cup of fruit juice Peel, core and slice fruit. Place in a blender with juice and blend until smooth, then place in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Let cool and place…

Quinoa Coconut Cookies

These are actually quinoa, coconut, peanut-butter, chocolate chip cookies, but that name was just too long. Printable Recipe 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup peanut-butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla3/4 cup brown sugar1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1 1/2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa1 cup chocolate chips Beat together butter, peanut…

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

A delicious and exotic stew made with chickpeas, sweet potato, red peppers and cabbage served on a bed of couscous. Printable Recipe 2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 large sweet potato, peel and chopped2 cups of cabbage, shredded1 red pepper, diced1 can chickpeas1 can diced tomatoes1 tsp ginger1 tsp turmeric1 tsp cumin1 tsp…

Jean’s Hot Cross Buns

This is a recipe for hot cross buns from my godmother, Jean, who passed it on to my mom, who has passed it on to me. Every year at Easter time my mom makes these buns and we would usually eat the entire batch in one day. They’re just so good you can’t stop eating them! Printable…

Berry Applesauce

A smooth and tangy applesauce made in the crockpot. It’s a great healthy snack for kids and it makes wonderful baby food too. Printable Recipe 6 large apples (I used Royal Gala apples), peeled and sliced 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup unsweetened applejuice 2 tablespoons lemon juice Place…

Lazy Cabbage Rolls

This casserole tastes just as good as (if not better than) cabbage rolls without the hassle. Printable Recipe 1 1/2 lb ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes1 can water1 can condensed mushroom soup1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp worchestershire sauce4 cups cabbage, shredded…

Apple and Yam Muffins

Yams, apples and raisins provide the sweetness for these delicious and moist sugar-free muffins. Printable Recipe 1 1/2 cups cooked mashed yams (or orange sweet potatoes) 1 apple, grated 2 cups flour 1 tbsp flaxseed meal 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup raisins 2 eggs 3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice Preheat…