My Favourite go to Beef Burger! This is my take on my mother's burger recipe. I love, love, love this recipe. To me this is summer on a grill! A fun trick is to make a big batch of these burgers and then freeze them in individual portions; I wrap each burger in saran wrap and then put them in a freezer bag. Serves 4 1 Package of extra lean ...
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Cinnamon Buns with a Sticky, Yummy, Unforgettable Glaze that makes you Glad You’re Alive, Glaze
Cinnamon Buns with a Sticky, Yummy, Unforgettable Glaze that makes you Glad You’re Alive, Glaze My mother is a cinnamon bun nut! My cousin Susan from Sweden makes the best cinnamon buns you’ll ever have. So when Susan came for a visit earlier this summer my mother determined that I would learn how to bake these buns. So I went to my mother’s ...
Potatoes au Gratin
Potatoes au Gratin Yep, Potatoes au Gratin, these are yummy, gooey, cheesy and yes; they are low fat. Trust me my friend, trust me! Serves 8 - 10 ½ tbsp butter 5 Large, red skinned potatoes, washed (skin on) 1 ½ Cup 1% milk ½ Cup fat free sour cream 5 Sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only 1 tsp Dijon mustard 3 Cloves garlic, ...
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Spinach This is a stick-to-your-ribs, warm-you-up, side dish. This recipe like most is a good serving size for 4 people; I get 2 meals out of it! This is not the conventional creamed spinach recipe that calls for tons of butter and cheese, it is low fat and delicious. What is also great about this recipe is that it is a total “pantry” ...
Pot Roast
This is a classic dish that I’m sure everyone remembers fondly from their childhood, just like I do. This is a great dish because you can feed a large group with a relatively cheap piece of meat and also because this is a “low and slow” cooking dish, you can get tons done around the house while it cooks! As always, beef is one of those things ...
French Fries
French Fries That’s right, I said French fries! I haven’t had a “real” French fry since February 2006. I have sworn off all deep fried foods, as a personal preference. So when I came up with this recipe I almost cried; they are that good! Keep in mind though that portion control is key, potatoes aren’t fattening per se but eating a large ...
Banana Bread
Banana Bread I have officially been accepted as a member of The Recipe Redux and this is my rendition of their theme for November 2013. I made this recipe into mini-loafs, great as a hostess gift or as a gift for your guests. I have added chocolate chips seeing as it tis the season! Makes 8 mini loafs 2 Cups all purpose flour (whole wheat ...
Salsa
Salsa This isn’t your traditional fresh tomato salsa, I like to cook mine and then chill it. I’m not sure where I came up with this but man it works! This recipe is great in the months that tomatoes aren’t in season and are therefore lacking in flavour. I love tomatoes I’m sure you’ve noticed but in case I haven’t stressed it enough: tomatoes ...
Roasted Chicken
Roasted Chicken This recipe is interchangeable with turkey; this is actually the recipe that I make for the Thanksgiving Turkey! The key to roasting any meat, especially poultry is after removing it from the oven you have to wrap it tightly in tinfoil and let it rest for 20 minutes; no more no less. Serves (depending on the size of the ...
Country Fried Chicken without the Fried
Country Fried Chicken without the Fried I have said it many times and I will say it again; I'm not a machine. I am just as tempted to eat that fried chicken because let's face it, it's ridiculously delicious! This is my low fat, baked version and I must admit this is awesome! It is flavourful and crispy and the only fat in it is from the low ...
Roasted Squash and Onion Soup (with Curry)
Roasted Squash and Onion Soup (with Curry) I have the curry in brackets because you can skip it and the soup is still amazing!!! Anytime you can add squash into your diet you’ll be adding vitamins A and K, and fibre! Serves 4 2 ib Squash (I used butternut), peeled, seeded, and chopped into cubes 1 Large onion, chopped 4 Cloves garlic, ...
(Low Fat) Chewy Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Low Fat) Chewy Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies Oh yeah, that’s right: low fat, chewy, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies. Need I say more? Makes 12 – 15 Cookies ¾ Cup all purpose flour (use any combination of white to whole wheat flour that you want, I used all whole wheat!) ¼ Cup cocoa powder ¼ tsp baking soda ½ tsp coarse ...