Full of fibre, folic acid, iron, maganese and protein, chickpeas are the main ingredient in this simple dish. They are also a very low fat complete protein food, which makes them all that much more appealing. Felafel 1 can chickpeas, drained (or about 2 cups of cooked) 2 TBSP flour 1 tsp cumin 1 onion, [...]
Vive la France! This impressing looking breakfast is super easy to whip up in minutes! Dust with icing sugar, and treat yourself to a taste of heaven this morning! 4 eggs 1 cup milk 2 tsp vanilla extract (I use artificial) 1/2 tsp nutmeg, grated 1 TBSP sugar 6-8 slices bread Whisk all ingredients together [...]
Need a fresh recipe for a delicious summer salsa? How about this quick and easy recipe full of fresh ingredients? Picante is usually used to describe a chunkier salsa, but depending on how chunky you like yours, you can chop the veggies either large or small. Pineapple Picante Salsa 4-5 ripe tomatoes, chopped fine (or [...]
On account of the fact that I am catching my daughter’s cold, and am totally wiped from a day of cooking and baking, I have nothing to say except go and make this. It’s as good as it looks! Spiral Pasta Salad with Feta and Balsamic Vinigarette 1 1/2 cups dry spiral pasta, cooked and [...]
Mexican food is not something that I cook all that often, and I’m really not sure why. It’s fresh, mostly healthy, slightly spicy (often using one of my favorite herbs, cilantro) and it’s always delicious. I think it must be that I just never think of making it – until today that is! Going over [...]
Here is an easy “stand-by” recipe for a tasty beef burger perfect for back yard grilling! Quick and Easy Burgers 1 pound lean ground beef 2 medium sized onions, finely grated (get ready to cry – this part is brutal, but worth it!) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 TBSP fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 egg, [...]
It’s finally here – barbecue season! I don’t know about you, but for me, this is exciting news! What would a barbecue be without a great marinating sauce for chicken, beef and even grilled veggies? Here is the one I came up with this evening for grilled chicken. BBQ Sauce 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup [...]
We had a great lunch today at the South St. Burger Co. in Burlington, Ontario. What a delicious meal – and even better we got to try the food “on the house” so that I could review it! We were greeted by very friendly staff, the burgers were fresh and delicious, there were countless interesting [...]
We had a delightful dinner with friends this evening. Under her watchful eye and expert guidance, my friend Jenn and I prepared Matzo Ball Soup and Potato Latkes. Both were absolutely delicious, and I’m looking forward to making them in my own kitchen soon! Potato Latkes 6 potatoes, quartered 1 small onion, grated 3 eggs [...]
As delicious as it is easy, this recipe for fancy mashed potatoes is a healthy alternative to the buttery ones we all love – but I promise you won’t even miss the butter in this fabulous side dish. Cheesy Garlic Whipped Potatoes with Parsley 4-5 medium potatoes, washed and peeled 3 cloves garlic, peeled and [...]
Catherine Robertson
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