Breakfast Recipes
Hummus
Hummus 15 oz can of chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups (250g) cooked chickpeas1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)1/4 cup well-stirred tahini1 small garlic clove, minced2 tbsp (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving1/2 tsp ground cumin2-3 tbsp (30-45ml)...
Coffee Filter Pumpkin
Coffee Filter Pumpkin I used a brown coffee filter for this project. You can make a pumpkin with brighter colours if you use a white coffee filter. The coffee filters used in this projects are about 8" in diameter. They are the 8-12 cup size that you find in grocery...
Cinnamon Tortillas
Cinnamon Tortillas 8 tortillas4 floz oilCinnamon Sugar2 tsp cinnamon powder4 tbsp caster sugar Getting ready to cookPreparing the tortillasPlace the tortillas on a chopping board in a pile.Cut the tortillas into triangles.Put oil into a deep frying pan, no more than...
Fluffy Slime Recipe
Fluffy Slime Recipe 1/2 cup White Glue3 or 4 cup Shaving Cream1 tbsp Saline1/4 tsp Baking Soda1 tsp Baby OilAssorted Food Coloring Add 1/2 cup of glue into a bowl.Add color - just a few drops a light color or more for a darker color. Stir to mix in the color.Add...
Mum’s Scones (Biscuits)
Mum’s Scones (Biscuits) 8 oz Plain Flour (All Purpose)1 tsp Bicarb of Soda2 tsp Cream of Tartar (If you have soy milk, only use 1 tsp)2 oz Butter (chilled)5 oz Milk and Water Mix 1 pinch Salt Mix and sieve flour, bicarb, cream of tartar and salt. Rub in butter to...
Tiki Snack Mix
Tiki Snack Mix 8 Thick Slices of Meaty Bacon3 cup Salted Peanuts4 Candied Pineapple Rings (cut into 1/3" triangles)2 tbsp Sesame Seeds1 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce1 tbsp Honey1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the bacon in a single...
White Sauce
White Sauce 20 oz Milk2 oz Butter or Margarine2 oz FlourSalt and Pepper (to taste) Melt butter in a thick bottom pan. Add flour and mix in until a firm mixture. Cook for a little bit longer. Gradually add milk and stir each time until smooth. Allow to reach a low...
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Protein Bars (or Balls)
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Protein Bars (or Balls) 1 cup Oats1/3 cup Honey1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter1 cup Shredded Coconut1 Square of Milk or Dark Chocolate2 Scoops of Chocolate Protein Powder Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together with a spoon....
Classic Mexican Guacamole
Classic Mexican Guacamole 1 Large Ripe Avocado1 Freshly Squeezed Lime1 Onion (minced or finely chopped)1 Jalapeño (minced or finely chopped)1/4 tsp Salt In a bowl, mash the avocado to the consistency you like. Add remaining ingredients.
Curried Parsnip Soup
Curried Parsnip Soup 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil1 tbsp Butter1 Red Onion (chopped)3 Parsnips (chopped)2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)2 tsp Garam Masala1 1/2 tsp Chili Powder1 tbsp Plain A.P. Flour3 3/4 cup Vegetale Stock Heat oil and butter until melted, add onions, parsnips,...
Lemon-Scented Broccolini
Lemon-Scented Broccolini 24 oz Broccolini (washed and chopped)1 cup Water4 Strips of Lemon Peel1 pinch Salt Place broccolini in a large, microwavable bowl. Add 1 cup of water and tuck lemon peel in and around the broccolini. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 5...
Pear, Peach, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Salad
Pear, Peach, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Salad 25 ml White Wine Vinegar1 tbsp Whole Grain Mustard1 tbsp Dijon Mustard75 ml Olive Oil1 tbsp Honey4-6 Handfuls of Mixed Salad Leaves6 Peaches (cut into segments)6 Pears (cut into long strips)6 Balls of Mozzarella (cut into...
Seafood Chowder
Seafood Chowder 1 Large Leek (cut into chunky slices and washed)5 1/2 oz Potato (washed and cubed)1 Fresh Bay Leaf1/2 tsp Sweet Smoked Paprika 16 oz Chicken or Vegetable Chicken Stock16 oz Fat Free Milk9 oz Smoked, Skinless Haddock (cut into large chunks)10 1/2 oz...
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken Main4 1/2 oz Rice2 tsp Vegetable Oil7 oz Skinless Chicken Breast (cut into bite size pieces)1 Carrot (cut into matchsticks)1/2 tsp Finely Grated Ginger3 1/2 oz Canned Pineapple (drained, cut into chunks)2 Spring Onions (sliced thinly on the...