California Salmon Burger I had a craving for fish and a craving for a burger one day so this is what I came up with! Serves 4 14 ounces salmon fillet (4 x 3.5 ounce portions) 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt or sour cream 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup fresh chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ...
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Chicken Tenders
Chicken Tenders This is my version of low fat chicken tenders and what’s fun about this recipe is its versatility; change up the spices and you change the entire experience. What is also fun is changing up the condiments you dip or as I prefer ‘dunk’ the chicken in. Instead of plum sauce why not an Asian inspired barbeque sauce or for a Greek ...
Tuscan Bean Dip
Tuscan Bean Dip This could be considered the Italian version of hummus but instead of chickpeas this recipe calls for white kidney beans (cannellini beans), which are smoother and give off a buttery texture. I’d point out how this is low fat and healthy but would you still try it? Makes 2.5 cups 1 540 ml can of white kidney beans ...
Spicy Turkey Burger
Spicy Turkey Burger Consider the source! I consider this spicy but others may laugh at me for this! If you like food spicier than I do then add more hot sauce and less sour cream proportionately or the burgers will be too soft and will fall apart. These ingredients will stand up well to any ground meat. Serves 4 1 Package of extra ...
Smoked Salmon Salad with Ranch Dressing
Smoked Salmon Salad with Ranch Dressing This salad is insane yummy and is unbelievably filling. The buttermilk dressing really fills you up and won’t have you starving 20 minutes later. Serves 4 142 g box of spring mix lettuce (a large handful per person) ½ Seedless cucumber, sliced into ¼ inch half moons 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, cut ...
Fresh Pasta
Fresh Pasta This is an easy, fun way to experiment in the kitchen. Making fresh pasta reminds me of playing with play dough when I was little. It is possible to make pasta without a pasta machine but I highly recommend you invest in one. They are relatively inexpensive (I paid $10) and easy to store; it doesn’t have to be fancy or top of the ...
Pizza Provencal
Pizza Provencal I actually have no idea if this constitutes Provencal but to me these flavours are synonymous with the region! Serves 4 1 batch of whole wheat pizza dough 1 ½ Pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved. 2 227 g (454 g) packages of sliced white button mushrooms 4 Cloves garlic crushed 2 Green onions/scallions sliced ...
Chili
Chili So a quick note about this chili, it’s spicy but not hot. Spice does not equal heat here. I kind of consider this an Italian version of chili! Serves 4 - 6 1 Package of extra lean ground beef (usually between 400 g and 500 g) 1 Large onion (red or white) or 2 medium onions, chopped into large chunks (about ¾ inch cubes) 1 Large ...
Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera Pasta primavera simply means pasta with fresh vegetables. What does this mean for you? Use the pasta of your choice, use the vegetables of your choice, and use the sauce of your choice! Here is one of the many renditions of pasta primavera that I make. ...
Tuscan Style Savoury Waffles
Tuscan Style Savoury Waffles Again, these are the flavours I consider “Tuscan”; I should really double check that with my father, he was born and raised in Tuscany! ...
Savoury Waffles
Savoury Waffles Fat free waffles? What? Would I lie to you? These waffles are savoury meaning not sweet; they can be used in place of bread or English muffins, topped with yummy sauces (such as “My Answer to a Hollandaise Sauce”), proteins and veggies. Beyond yummy and totally filling. ...
Chili Burger
Chili Burger This is actually a bowl of chilli on a bun! A healthy burger recipe that tastes like a bowl of homemade chili but its a burger on a bun and pretty Healthy :) ...