YOGURT, BERRY AND GRANOLA PARFAIT
This is a pretty and easy-to-make breakfast creation. This recipe yields one serving. Simply multiply the amounts to get the additional servings, beyond mom, that you’ll need.
Preparation time: A few minutes
Cooking time: None… Continue reading
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Yogurt, Berry and Granola Parfait; Mini Cranberry Muffins; Ham, Cheese and Tomato Stack; Bubbly Orange Juice
Bite-sized, cranberry muffins made in a mini muffin pan.
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Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley For Two. A hot pan, and not cooking to many mushrooms at once, will ensure they brown, not steam in.
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Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley For Two
Serve these aromatic, nicely flavoured mushrooms with grilled steaks, veal chops or chicken breasts.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 6 to 7 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
1 Tbsp butter
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Black Bean Brownies, Curry and Bean Salsa
Bean, Cherry Tomato and Avocado Salsa
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Thai Chickpea and Vegetable Curry
The curry paste used in this recipe is sold in the Asian foods aisle of most supermarkets. The one tablespoon I used will make the curry mildly spicy. If you like things spicier, add more.… Continue reading
Chicken Stock
Stock
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Bones to make chicken stock are available at some supermarkets and butcher shops. You can also use the bones left over from a roast chicken dinner.
For beef stock, see Eric’s options.
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: About 2 … Continue reading
From soup to Shepherd’s pie, lentils go the distance
Hearty lentil soup topped Italian-style, with sausage, cheese and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (Adrian Lam/Times Colonist)
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Lentil Soup with Grilled Italian Sausage, Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar
This hearty soup can be a main course when served with slices of warm, crusty bread.
Preparation time: 30 minutes Cook time: 50-60 minutes Makes: 6 servings
1 cup green … Continue reading
Chili con hockey
Bison Chili Cheese Dogs
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Pulled Pork Chili
It’s best to make this sumptuous chili over two days. The first day, make the pulled pork and put it in the refrigerator with the sauce you cooked it in. The next day you can easily remove … Continue reading
Marzipan-stuffed dates with Coconut and Cranberries
Marzipan-stuffed dates with Coconut and Cranberries
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You can prepare the dates several hours before needed.
After stuffing, set on a serving plate and tightly wrap; keep at room temperature until needed.
Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time: None Makes: 12 stuffed dates
12 Medjool dates
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Savoury Easter egg hunt
Stuffed Eggs with Curry, Crab and Snow Peas
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Stuffed Eggs with Curry, Crab and Snow Peas
Cool, curry-spiced stuffed eggs you could serve at brunch or bring to a potluck. To make 24 stuffed eggs, I cooked 15 eggs, not 12. The yolks from the additional three eggs … Continue reading
Baked Ham Glazed with Three Mustards, Maple and Spice
Baked Ham Glazed with Three Mustards, Maple and Spice
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Baked Ham Glazed with Three Mustards, Maple and Spice
After the ham is baked and out of the oven, it will have a heavenly crust – your guests may start slicing and eating it in the kitchen.
Preparation … Continue reading
Tasty chicken dinners
Chicken Wings with Sage, Mustard and Honey.
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Chicken Wings with sage, Mustard and Honey
Dijon mustard and sage flavoured wings, coated in bread crumbs, drizzled with honey, and baked until golden and delicious.
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: About 28 minutes
Makes: 4 servings (5 to … Continue reading
