Spicy Fishcakes If I were to name off a list of pet peeves (which I’m pleased to report shortens as I get older), I would have to say that wasting food is near the top. Here I’ve taken leftover mashed potatoes and revamped them using regular pantry ingredients. Once cooked, they can be individually frozen for a quick go to lunch in a ...
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Tangy Coleslaw
Tangy Coleslaw I’ve mentioned before that I love coleslaw; I love coleslaw! This is the recipe I referenced in my Summer Sliders recipe; it’s amazing what a good coleslaw can do for a burger. In case you need a little incentive to try a healthy coleslaw, red cabbage is high in vitamin C and K, it helps maintain eye health and is linked to ...
Steak and Potato Soup with Mushrooms
Steak and Potato Soup with Mushrooms This is a dish I made for a very good friend of mine on a very cold, blah day in February. This soup nourishes both mind and body; she took leftovers home too! Serves 8 ½ tbsp butter 227 g Cremini mushrooms, quartered 8 Cups (Sodium-reduced) beef stock 2 medium russet potatoes, skin on ...
Bean and Jalapeno Dip
Bean and Jalapeno Dip This is inspired by my guilty pleasure; Taco Bell! This is great as a dip but also a condiment. Feel free to use this in place of margarine or butter on a sandwich or wrap. It’s also amazing with veggies and pita chips. Makes about 2 Cups 540 ml/19 oz can of Romano Beans 5 Slices of jarred (pickled) jalapeno ...
Spicy Sausage Potato Skins
Spicy Sausage Potato Skins I’ve recently discovered how versatile sausage meat is to work with and then out of the blue I was invited to help Johnsonville in coming up with 50 ways to sausage for their 50th anniversary. What an honour! I must admit I was totally flattered! I should also point out that I was really impressed with how lean the ...
Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup I’m almost embarrassed to admit it but I’ve never cooked with dried beans or legumes, ever! I had to change that so I bought some green split peas, known for their earthy flavour. Then I drew inspiration from split pea soup which I soon discovered is really, really fattening. Here is my lightened up version and man is it good! You ...
Chunky Beef Soup
Chunky Beef Soup My son LOVES Campbell’s Chunky Beef soup. LOVES it. I have made him a ton of homemade soups but he won’t eat them (ouch, my heart). So I decided if I couldn’t beat them, I’d join them; I have made a homemade version of Chunky beef soup, almost identical to Campbell’s. The ultimate taste-tester (my son) approved and he ate the ...
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl It’s still party season and here is a great way to get a head start on your New Year’s resolution. I’ve cut out a large amount of fat and calories by using fat free sour cream in place of mayo (and you can’t even tell!). SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave ...
Chunky Guacamole
Chunky Guacamole Party Season is coming up and I’m starting to plan early; if you have a few killer healthy recipes you’ll (hopefully) escape the 5-pound holiday cheer! Serves 4 -6 The juice of one lime ¼ Cup fat free sour cream 3 Green onions (scallions), sliced (reserve a few slices for garnish) ¼ tsp cumin ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ...
Baked Coconut Shrimp
Baked Coconut Shrimp Yum, yum and yum, who doesn’t love Coconut Shrimp (especially the naughty one from everyone’s favourite seafood restaurant chain!?!), here I’ve lightened it up by baking it and in case you need more convincing, coconut is high In vitamins and minerals and is great for your blood and skin. Happy nut day! Serves 4 453 g ...
Cauliflower and Potato Soup with Cumin and Turmeric
Cauliflower and Potato Soup with Cumin and Turmeric It’s soup season!!! I love cool autumn nights where I snuggle up with a big bowl of soup and leave the window open so I can feel the cold breeze against the hot soup. I love the spiciness and the simplicity of this dish, perfect for meatless Monday. Serve with crusty bread to make this a complete ...
Good Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice Soup
Good Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice Soup I mentioned in my previous post that I was deflated over this Global Warming crisis; to soothe my soul I made this pot of soup. This was without a doubt THE most delicious soup I have ever made and not to toot my own horn, I’ve made a few delicious soups! (Modest-schmodest). So in the event summer is ...