Fireside Gourmet Chilli
This recipe was loving made for a group of hungry campers by Krista K and she was nice enough to share the recipe. Below is Krista’s reciepe: One wet and chilly Labour Day long weekend some wild cats and I went camping. Despite the lake stealing our canoe’s contents and the rain wanting to cuddle, … Read more
Quinoa Power Packed Quick Fix
I was bumming about last night and wanted a quick and easy meal that was also healthy (too much pub food in the last week). So I know that quinoa is very nutritious and wanted to incorporate that into the meal. I was not feeling a salad so decided to make a power bowl with … Read more
Shrimp Cocktail Salad
Shrimp marinated in spices (chili, cumin, cinnamon, buffat) and coconut milk and par-fried (it was already cooked), with avocado, red pepper, red onion, spinach, and mango in a cucumber-lined bowl with a lime-ginger dressing. Served with cucumber water (surprisingly good) and toast from homemade bread.
Summer Zucchini
I loved this recipe because it was super fast and easy and made a great summery tasting side. Ingredients: 1 large zucchini (slice in to rounds) enough butter to coat the bottom of the pan fresh mint (5 – 6 sprigs to taste) 1/2 tsp of honey Makes: 2-3 side dishes In large skillet heat … Read more
Mexican Deviled Huevos Served with Asian Fusion Wilted Spinach
This is a fun brunch idea but there is no need to limit yourself to only morning meals. I had this as a dinner one night and loved how light and delicate tasting yet filling this turned out to be. Ingredients 1/2 Spanish Onion 3 Eggs 1 tbsp Sour Cream 1/2 tsp Rice Vinegar 1 … Read more
Chocolate and Pear Flan
Ingredients: 2-3 pears (sliced or cubed) 1 cup cream 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup cocoa 1/3 cup sugar (plus a bit extra for taste) 3 large eggs pinch of salt 2 tsp. vanilla 2 tbsp. pear liqueur (Poire Williamine or such) 3 tbsp. cornstarch 3 tbsp. flour Directions: Preheat oven to 375º F Mix in … Read more
Matt’s Pai Tai
sauce: fish sauce (tbsp) sugar (1 tbsp) tamarind paste (2 tbsp) rice vinegar (3/4 cup) salt and pepper to taste optional: sweet soy sauce, hoisin sauce *whisk together the ingredients, adjust to taste noodles: 1 pkg rice noodles (ban pho) 1 pkg (1 lb) extra firm tofu, diced meat: 1lb diced chicken / ground pork … Read more
Quick Chickpea Curry (Vegan friendly)
This is for Jo-el as per his request. I think this is how I made the recipe but I just wrote it up drawing on my memory (which is not the best). So sorry Jo-el if it is not exactly what I served but don’t worry it will be just as good. This is a … Read more
Spinach & Beet Salad w/ Goat Cheese
Sacha and I pulled this one out of a hat today. Ingredients: 2 handfuls baby spinach 3 medium beets (cooked, peeled, and sliced) 1/3 large red onion (sliced finely) 1 medium carrot (peeled) 1/2 cup crumbled goat-cheese (pepper-coated works best) 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup walnuts (chopped) 1 pear (sliced) Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp. apple … Read more
Burritos to Last the Winter (great food to freeze)
Ingredients 1 can black beans 1 can lentils 1 can chickpeas 3 cloves garlic salt and pepper to taste any spice you like (I prefer herb d’provance with some paprika) 1 cup of rice 1 onion broth or bullion salsa of choice choice of any or all : and pepper you would like, tomatoes, spinish, … Read more
