Chicken Pot Pie Have you ever looked at the nutritional value of one of those itsy-bitsy little frozen entrees we used to buy when we were in university? I mean chicken pot pie, that’s got be loaded with vitamins and good for us, right? Wrong. Those cute little pies are no better for you than a big mac, a big mac! I mean two all-beef patties, ...
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Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza Cheese pizza doesn’t get enough credit; usually the more toppings the better the pizza? I think cheese pizza allows you to taste and appreciate the dough, the sauce, the fresh herbs and yes, the cheese. These ingredients are highlighted rather than incidental. Serves 4 1 batch of whole wheat dough (pizza dough recipe) 1 ...
Pizza Sauce
Pizza Sauce What makes this recipe different from my other tomato sauces is the fact that it is a raw sauce. This recipe is so ridiculously easy you're going to think I'm crazy; that is, until you taste it! I use this sauce in many of my pizza recipes, enjoy!!!! 1 398 ml can of diced tomatoes 2 Cloves of garlic crushed 1/2 tsp ...
My Version of the Ultimate Pizza Crust Take 3!
My Version of the Ultimate Pizza Crust Take 3! Yeah, I pooched the first one and the second one was missing something so here is the finished (base) product. Some of the recipes that will follow will have slight variations to this recipe but when I say pizza dough, I mean this recipe. Please note the following recipe will call for whole wheat ...
Bolognese (Meat) Sauce
Bolognese (Meat) Sauce In my family we always call it “meat sauce” but really I guess it's a Bolognese sauce. This sauce comes out best if you let it simmer for 2 hours. My mother taught me how to make this but I have switched it up and made it my own; hopefully you will do the same in your kitchen too. I don't know about where you live but in ...
Four Cheese Spinach Dip
This is my rendition of the incredibly (naughty, fattening, and oh so) delicious dip that graces almost all menus in almost all bars and family restaurants in the Western world; it’s got spinach, it has to be healthy then, right? Wrong! That dip is so bad for you it should be illegal. Here is my lighter version and to be honest, you can’t tell ...
My Favourite go to Beef Burger!
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 ...
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 ...