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Healthier Lemon Chicken

I modified this traditional recipe to try to get it under 250 calories per serving without losing any of the flavour and fullness. Make this recipe quicker and easier by buying thin chicken cutlets from the grocery store and patting to dry with paper towels. Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 whole lemonContinue reading “Healthier Lemon Chicken”

Peruvian Aji de Gallina (Spicy Chicken Stew)

This is a delicious, traditional Peruvian chicken stew in a spicy, nutty cheese sauce. To serve in the traditional way, ladle over white rice and boiled, peeled potatoes and top with whole kalamata olives and slices of hard-boiled egg. I buy Aji Amarillo from my local latino grocery store, but you can also get onContinue reading “Peruvian Aji de Gallina (Spicy Chicken Stew)”

Peruvian Garlic Rice

I was once married to a Peruvian, MANY years ago. Growing up he worked in his mom’s small restaurant in Lima, Peru and knew how to cook all the Peruvian staples. I was shocked by how much garlic he put in the rice but as soon as I tasted it, it was like I wasContinue reading “Peruvian Garlic Rice”

Greek Yogurt Banana Spice Muffins

Ingredients: 1 egg 1 c mashed ripe banana, approximately 2 bananas 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 c Fat-free Plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 c vegetable oil 2 c flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tspContinue reading “Greek Yogurt Banana Spice Muffins”

Big Batch Beef Chili (with Low Carb Option)

I love big batch cooking because not only do we have 4 kids (although being teenagers with jobs, friends and cars, it’s hit or miss if they actually will be home to eat), but it just gives me my lunches for the whole week that I can grab-and-go to work. This beef chili is oneContinue reading “Big Batch Beef Chili (with Low Carb Option)”

Portuguese Porridge (Papas)

My Portuguese man has been talking about his mother’s Papas recipe that he and 4 siblings used to eat for breakfast since I met him. When I made coconut rice pudding last weekend he said it reminded him of Papas and so today he recreated his mother’s recipe.We made it two ways, one with theContinue reading “Portuguese Porridge (Papas)”

Cast Iron Mediterranean Eggplant

I LOVE eggplant and this recipe is so beautifully fragrant. It’s cooking right now as I write this up and my house smells amazing. The first step when cooking with eggplant is always to salt it for 20 minutes then remove the salt; this gets rid of the bitterness. I always wonder who first discoversContinue reading “Cast Iron Mediterranean Eggplant”

Roasted Baby Potatoes

Being with a Portuguese man has opened my eyes and palate to the wonderful world of Portuguese chicken and rice and potatoes. I wouldn’t call this recipe Portuguese potatoes, because it’s not really, but what I learned from my sister-in-law is they’re better cooked until they’re almost burnt, it makes them so crispy and caramelizedContinue reading “Roasted Baby Potatoes”

Mexican Chicken Soup

Warm and hearty for a cold day in March in Canada. Serve with a side of Cast Iron Cornbread. A wee bit of a tip … to get the full flavour of this soup I encourage you to make it as the recipe shows, with roasted tomatoes, and all the spices and toppings. If not,Continue reading “Mexican Chicken Soup”

Cast Iron Cornbread

I always figured anything that was a staple back in the ‘old days’ should be super easy to make and not require any fancy kitchen gadgets. For this incredibly moist cornbread all you need is a cast iron pan, a stove, two bowls and spoon. Perfect on the side of Mexican Chicken Soup. Ingredients: 1Continue reading “Cast Iron Cornbread”