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Pepper, Red Onion and Goat’s Cheese Frittata
This week has been a busy one for me so I’ve been looking at recipes that are super quick yet delicious. This dish is adapted from BBC Olive magazine. Bell peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin A and onions are very rich in chromium and vitamin C. Like garlic, the regular consumption…
Read MoreChicken Souvlaki
Here’s a fresh take on souvlaki that will have your family and friends asking for more! An easy recipe to make and is adapted from ABC Delicious magazine. The fresh herbs really make this a mouth watering dish. Fresh oregano is a good source of fiber and a very good source of iron. For more…
Read MoreGreek Lamb Burgers
This recipe is a nice change from the beef burger. Fresh herbs combined with feta cheese make these burgers hard to resist. The Tzatziki sauce also makes a great dip for vegetables or any leftover pita (cut into wedges). This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light magazine.Serves 4-61/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled1 tablespoon fresh rosemary,…
Read MoreTurkey Jambalaya
Now that Canadian Thanksgiving has passed, most people have turkey leftovers for at least a week. Here’s a new twist on what to do with all that leftover meat. This recipe was originally submitted by Kelly Donlea from Suite 101.com. She’s one of the contributing writers to that network. Thanks Kelly, it’s a great dish…
Read MoreBasil and Lime Sorbet
Sorbet (also known as sherbet) is a frozen dessert sweetened with water and is flavored with fruit juice. Origins of sorbet can be traced back to a Middle Eastern drink called ‘charbet’ which consisted of fruit juice and water. For more history and folklore, click here. I used this as a palate cleanser just before…
Read MoreMolasses Cookies
These are an all time favorite with my family. The recipe is from my mother in law who’s been making these cookies for years. She always keeps them in her big brown cookie jar which seems to keep them moist for a long time, that is, if they last that long! Molasses is a thick…
Read MoreBeef and Chorizo Nachos
Need a snack for an evening of sports or watching movies? Not exactly a guilt free meal but sometimes that’s what one needs towards the end of a hectic week! I love the way the chorizo sausage adds a bit of spice and smokiness to this recipe. Another great recipe from Australian Good Taste magazine!Serves…
Read MorePortobello Mushroom Melts
Portobello mushrooms are one of my favorite mushrooms. Their meaty texture is a great substitute for steak and are a hearty addition to stir fry dishes and sauces. Portobello’s are a grown up version of the Crimini mushroom. Nutritionally, they are an excellent source of Niacin (helps in the functioning of the digestive system, skin,…
Read MoreSweet and Savoury Thai Snacks (Kanombuang)
Thai food is a unique combination of spicy, salty, sweet and sour and is meant to be satisfying to the eye, nose and palate. It is thought that the origins of Thai desserts lie in worship and ceremony with each ingredient bearing its own symbolic meaning. For more information on Thai food, click here. True…
Read MoreItalian Sausage, Spinach and Potato Salad
This is a one dish meal perfect for a Friday night when you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen! According to Hippocrates (the father of medicine), celery calms the nerve perhaps because of the high calcium content. For more health benefits of celery, click here. This recipe is adapted from Australian Good…
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