Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (or another cooking oil such as canola oil or sunflower oil) 1/2 large onion (chopped) Optional: 3 cloves garlic (minced) 2 ribs celery (chopped) 2 carrots (sliced and peeled) 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped, try cauliflower, zucchini, or green beans) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon thyme […]
INGREDIENTS: 1 (5 or 6-ounce) can tuna fish* 1/3 cup cottage cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pinch two of dill 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 slices bread, lightly toasted Lettuce and […]
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. red wine vinegar2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce2 tsp. prepared horseradish, squeezed dry1/2 tsp. Tabasco1/2 tsp. celery seedsKosher salt and pepper1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved2 celery stalks, very thinly sliced1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced4 small bone-in pork chops (1 in. thick, about 2¼ lbs total)1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped1 […]
Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers , halved 2 tbsp butter or canola oil 1 large onion , chopped 4 garlic cloves , chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp smoked paprika or paprika 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 796-mL can plum tomatoes 1 cup water 1/4 cup 35% cream Instructions: PREHEAT broiler. Place peppers cut-side down […]
Ingredients: broccoli 400 g, cut into small florets tahini 1 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs fresh coriander ¼ cup(s), leaves fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup(s), coarsely chopped chickpeas, canned, rinsed, drained 1 can(s), 400g size can, (1x400g can) tomato(es) 300 g, grape variety, halved roasted almonds ¼ cup(s), (40g), chopped Instructions: Cook broccoli in a small saucepan of boiling, salted […]
INGREDIENTS: 1L (4 cups) chicken consomme 2 (about 200g each) single chicken breastfillets 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon cornflour 60ml (1/4 cup) water 1 x 420g can creamed corn 1 x 300g can corn kernels, rinsed, drained 100g shaved ham, thinly sliced 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon sesame […]
Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled1 carrot, or more to taste4 eggs6 large pickles, cut into cubes1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham, or to taste1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (optional)1/2 cup mayonnaise, or to taste Directions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and carrot. […]
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 (12 oz) bottle light beer Instructions: In a stockpot, sauté garlic and onion until soft and onions are translucent. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly over medium heat about 4-5 minutes. Whisk in […]
INGREDIENTS: 4 cups baby arugula, arugula (or I have used baby kale here too, which is not as peppery, but works nicely) ½ cup shaved parmesean (you may add more to taste, I won’t tell) ½ cup chopped walnuts Lemon Vinaigrette: ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (this will be about 2 lemons) ½ cup […]
Ingredients: 1/2 a large onion, diced 1 1/2 tbsp oil (can be omitted for fat free) 1/4 cup chopped celery 14 oz chopped tomatoes 14 oz vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned lentils 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup uncooked pearl barley or rice 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried rosemary optional pepper to taste Instructions: To make the soup: either sauté onion in oil or just combine it with the celery, tomatoes, and […]