Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
From Ancient Remedy to Beloved Dessert – A Spice Route Treasure – Rhubarb’s roots stretch back thousands of years to the mountainous regions of northern and central Asia (China, Mongolia, and Siberia), where it was cultivated primarily for medicinal purposes. The Chinese prized it as a digestive tonic and laxative,
Chicken Tetrazzini
What to do with leftover chicken or turkey? Canadian Thanksgiving is next Monday, 13th October and people will be looking for innovative ways to make the leftover meat appealing for everyone. Tetrazzini is an American dish that was made by a chef in the Palace Hotel, San Francisco. It was made for a long time…
Orzo with Grilled Vegetables & Feta
I love the silky smooth texture of orzo (barley in Italian). Orzo looks like rice but is actually pasta. The artichokes and feta really help to pull all the ingredients together and not one seems to stand out more than the other. There are many recipes out there using orzo. This recipe is one I…
Linguine with Rocket and Cashew Pesto
Rocket (Arugula) is a favorite salad green of mine and its aromatic spiciness goes well with this recipe. Rocket is very low in calories and is high in vitamins A and C. A 1/2 cup serving is two calories. Cashew nuts have a lower fat content than most other nuts, approximately 75% of their fat…
Vegetarian Lasagne
Who says trying to get 4 or 5 servings of vegetables in one meal is difficult? This all-in-one dish is full of flavor and vitamins. Pumpkin is a good source of iron and zinc. Pumpkin meat is very high in carotenoids that’s why it’s orange in color. Carotenoids are really good at neutralizing free radicals…
Honey Snaps
Of all the recipes out there for honey snaps, these have to be the easiest ones I’ve ever made! The butterscotch flavor makes these little beauties hard to resist.Makes 15recipe from Donna Hay magazine 1/4 honey90g butter1/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup plain all purpose flour Preheat oven to 180c (350f). Melt butter with honey and…
Chicken Hoisin Skewers with Noodle Salad
Hoisin, a Chinese style barbecue sauce, is one of my favorite sauces to use as a dip or marinade and is especially delicious on spare ribs! There are many recipes out there that incorporate hoisin sauce so don’t be afraid to try a few! The noodle salad that accompanies this dish is fresh and light.…
Lamb Souvlaki and Flatbreads
As a youngster, I remember lamb not being the sort of meat we ate on a regular basis. I also recall not being too fond of it and had to smother the lamb in mint sauce before I could eat it. That was then and today I love eating lamb as does my family whether…
Spiced Lamb Pitas
If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll soon realize that I enjoy cooking meals that are easy to make, nutritious and are high on the taste scale. This recipe is no exception and is a dish you can serve to friends and family in less than 20 minutes. The cover of Donna Hay’s magazine states,…
Chicken and Herb Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are the ultimate snack. Spring rolls are fried pastries that can be found in Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia.
Chicken and Herb Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are the ultimate snacking food. Spring rolls are fried pastries found all over the world originating in Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia. These tasty tidbits can be fried or non-fried and the non fried version is usually bigger in size. The familiar egg roll has similar ingredients to…
Grilled Cheese and Basil Polenta
Polenta is a favorite staple of mine as it’s easy to prepare and can be used as a substitute for mashed potatoes. Polenta is traditionally a slowly cooked dish. It sometimes takes an hour or longer and constant stirring is necessary. However, these days instant polenta is ready in 5 minutes which makes for a…
Mushroom & Pesto Lasagne
Lasagna has taken on new meanings over the years from what the original dish consisted of. BUt I suppose it was inevitable that chefs