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…
Category: Snacks
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…
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…
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…
Kale Chips
Crunchy, tasty chips that are actually good for you- it’s a miracle! Printable Recipe 1 bunch kale 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp seasoning salt Preheat oven to 350. Wash kale and remove stems by folding the kale in half and cutting the stem out. Cut kale leaves into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl,…
Fruity Granola Bars
These homemade granola bars are low in sugar and fat, and high in fruit and fibre. They’re perfect for lunch-boxes as an alternative to the sugary store-bought granola bars. Printable Recipe 2 1/2 cups Rogers Porridge Oats* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup of dried fruit (I used 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup…
Strawberry and Cheese Turnover
A not-too-sweet turnover made with fresh strawberries and cottage cheese, lightly drizzled with maple syrup. Printable Recipe 1 can of refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 cup of sliced strawberries 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp sugar Lay out the crescent roll dough onto a baking sheet. On on side of the dough…
Green Chocolate Chip Cookies
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day: green cookies! And not just any green cookies. They’re made from special green ingredients that will keep everyone guessing. Printable Recipe 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 ripe avocado 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 pkg of pistachio pudding mix 2…
Food and Whine 