Whipped Cream Yum, yum, and yum. There is no way to make this any healthier; I’ve tried less fat, yogurt, and it sucked! As a personal preference I don’t use sugar substitutes (in case you hadn’t noticed) Makes about one cup ¼ Cup 35% heavy cream, very cold 2 tbsp icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar) - Using a mixer (on high), whip ...
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Chocolate Mousse Pie
Chocolate Mousse Pie This was a difficult recipe to name; it totally tastes like a chocolate cream pie but the whipped cream is optional. Then there’s the fact that the texture totally reminds me of a mousse and well since the whipped cream is optional I decided to go with ‘Chocolate Mousse Pie’. Now, in the interest of being honest I must say ...
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Graham Cracker Crust
Graham Cracker Crust My sister asked me why I try to make dessert less naughty; she said it’s the point (keep in mind, she doesn’t eat dessert, yeah I know; crazy). To this I responded simply; if there is half the fat and calories then I can eat twice as much. She hasn’t bought it up again. This is the base, classic graham cracker crust ...
Fancy-Pants Pan Chicken
Fancy-Pants Pan Chicken I made this chicken using the cast iron skillet my mother gave me for Christmas a few years ago (holy moly that thing is heavy). If you don’t have a cast iron skillet you can use any oven safe frying pan or wrap the handle on your frying pan with some aluminum foil. A quick tip if you don’t have a tight fitting lid for ...
Poached Cod Burger
Poached Cod Burger Okay, so technically this is a sandwich, well, open-faced sandwich. This is what I made when I had to use up the guacamole I had made and when there was only enough leftover meatballs for Mike to have a meatball sub. This is a golden opportunity for me to cook fish by the way; when Mike has something to eat because he hates ...
Sweet Onion Hummus
Sweet Onion Hummus Now, I’m not promising you’re going to have the freshest breath after eating this but its so yummy; you won’t care. The key to this recipe is to plan ahead; roast the onions and let them cool to room temperature before making the hummus. Serves up to 8 3 Medium onions, chopped 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 540 ml ...
Green Salad
Green Salad It occurred to me that I’m forever advocating the green salad and yet I haven’t outlined specifically how I prepare it. Of course all veggies are subjective and interchangeable. Here is a typical green salad that accompanies many, many, many of my meals. Serves 4 - 6 142 g box of spring mix lettuce (a large handful per ...
Herbed Salmon
Herbed Salmon This is the main course I made for mother's birthday dinner. Wow, was it a success! It never ceases to amaze me how fresh, simple ingredients make the most delicious food. Serves 4 4 3.5 oz salmon fillets, cleaned and dry Handful of fresh dill, chopped Handful of fresh parsley, chopped Handful of fresh basil, ...
Guilt-Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
Guilt-Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing A few notes on these cupcakes; first, what a pain in the butt, eating cupcakes day after day to test and make sure they’re good enough to share. Just kidding! It was my pleasure. Please pay attention to the notes; there are a few variations to this recipe. Again, I hate discussing calorie ...
Roasted Vegetable Pasta
Roasted Vegetable Pasta This is the dinner we had for Good Friday, of course no meat! The mushrooms in the pasta add a heartiness that leaves you feeling full and satisfied. Roasting the vegetables adds a depth of flavour that is really unbelievable. This is a lot of food but if you feel you need to serve something with it, serve; surprise, a ...
A Potato Salad for Mary K
A Potato Salad for Mary K This is a potato salad based on my mother’s yummy potato salad that was requested by a friend of mine; Mary K! This is a rendition of the classic mayonnaise based salad that we all know and love. Just out of curiosity, I checked a tub of potato salad that Mike keeps in the fridge, that salad (which isn’t even good) is ...