Scandinavian Turkey Burger These are the flavours I associate with Scandinavia; I’m half Swedish but not necessarily an expert on what constitutes Scandinavian! I wrote this recipe with turkey in mind but feel free to switch it up with whatever meat you like. I have used ground beef and turkey here and both worked fantastic; just keep in mind ...
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My Answer to a Hollandaise Sauce
My Answer to a Hollandaise Sauce So I was at my sister's house and she decided she wanted to try a poached egg for dinner. So I made a batch of my savoury waffles and decided to put the poached egg on top, kind of like Eggs Benedict so then of course I had to come up with a sauce. Hollandaise Sauce is made with butter, egg yolks and then ...
(Tastes like Roasted) Garlic Hummus
(Tastes like Roasted) Garlic Hummus I love hummus, would eat it everyday if I could… but I can’t! Yes, hummus is a chickpea spread with natural fats and oils and yes it is high in protein but it’s not a light, diet food. It was so sad; one day I was talking to a girl I know and we were talking about what we were eating for lunch that day; I had ...
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio There are going to be a few variations of this recipe to follow but start with this one just to get a sense of what it is. Serves 4 ¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil 4 Cloves garlic, crushed A handful of chopped fresh Italian parsley (about 1 tbsp) Salt Pepper 1 375 g box whole wheat spaghetti - Bring a ...
Beef Wellington Burger
Beef Wellington Burger I was honestly lying in bed one night, trying to fall asleep and all I could think about was that I had a package of mushrooms in my fridge that I had to use up before they went bad (I know, I’m a loser and apparently mushrooms are my biggest worry; not bad!). I didn’t want to make pizza, and I didn’t just want regular ...
Yogurt Sauce
Yogurt Sauce I love this sauce for many different recipes but it worked really well with my “My Ooey, Gooey, I Can't Believe this isn't Going to Make me Fat Chocolate Cake”. The idea here is to use it in place of whipped cream and ice cream as a dessert topping. Serves 4 1 cup fat free yogurt (strained - about a cup and a half ...
Teriyaki Pasta with Shrimp and Mushrooms
Teriyaki Pasta with Shrimp and Mushrooms I always (erroneously) thought that shrimp were bad for you. In case you’re wondering; 1 pound of shrimp works out to 4 ounces per person, for 4 people. This is a larger portion than the traditional 3 ounce serving of meat protein I recommend. The 4 ounces of shrimp have fewer calories and more protein ...
Lisa’s Luxury Pizza
Lisa’s Luxury Pizza In my defence I have not named ANY of the recipes after myself and the only reason I am calling it this is that after I told my mother about what I had for dinner the night I ate this pizza she said, “What luxurious toppings”. Serves 4 1 Batch of the whole wheat pizza dough 1 Batch of the pesto sauce 4 Plum tomatoes, ...
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca Literally translated as “whore’s spaghetti”. This is a strong flavoured sauce that is absolutely incredible. If you’ve never had anchovies before, please try it here; it gives a nutty depth of flavour that is not at all fishy. Serves 4 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 4 Cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp red chili ...
Mike’s Other Pizza!
Mike's Other Pizza! Who knew! I'm still with this amazing guy and he loves my food! When I'm lazy (yes this happens) Mike and I will order a pizza for dinner; pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, red onions; topped with goat cheese. This is Mike's other pizza! Serves 4 1 batch whole wheat pizza dough 1 batch tomato sauce for ...
Mediterranean Pizza
Mediterranean Pizza I have to confess; this recipe was developed out of a need to finish the antipasto items I had in my fridge. Marinated artichoke hearts, pitted kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, salami, and a lot of mozzarella! We had a small gathering at our house, as always; too much food! What I especially love about this recipe is the ...
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Salad I must confess; I hated Brussels sprouts for most of my life. I really blame my mother; she used to boil the (beep) out of them and serve them as is. Yuck. Another confession; I hate hating any vegetable. So with this in mind I endeavored to find a Brussels sprout recipe I like and this is what I came up with. This was ...