Ingredients: 1/4 c soy sauce 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp sesame oil 1.5 lbs steak (fast-fry), sliced into strips 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 bunch asparagus, chopped 1/2 small onion, diced 3 green onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 red pepper, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced 1 Tbsp ginger, minced Directions:Continue reading “Vegetable Beef Stir-fry”
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Rigatoni with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Ingredients: 6 c Rigatoni noodles, dry 12 Sundried tomatoes, packed in oil, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves (best hack for always having fresh herbs) 1/2 c chicken stock 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 c half-and-half cream 4 Tbsp parmesan cheese Directions: Cook rigatoni according to package directions, until al dente (about 11 minutes).Continue reading “Rigatoni with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce”
Irish Beef Stew
What makes a stew Irish? Must be the Guinness. Serve with a big hunk of Irish Bannock on the side. Ingredients: 1/2 c all purpose flour 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp pepper 1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, large dice 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 whole onion, large dice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 c carrots,Continue reading “Irish Beef Stew”
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)”
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)”
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”
Family-Sized Shepherd’s Pie
This recipe is called ‘Family-Sized’ because it makes enough to feed my family of 6, including 3 teenagers. It’s my Shepherd’s Pie recipe that I’ve made for YEARS. The part that has always given me the biggest headache is the mashed potatoes on top. I’ve been notorious for producing gummy, pasty mashed potatoes without anyContinue reading “Family-Sized Shepherd’s Pie”
Spinach & Cheese Quiche
I cook this quiche without a crust to make it low-carb / keto but you can always place it in a pre-made crust for the traditional quiche way. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 (10 oz) package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and drained (squeeze well to get all the moisture out) JuiceContinue reading “Spinach & Cheese Quiche”
Perfect Cast Iron Oven Roast
I went through many failed oven roast attempts before finally getting it right. They always turned out dry or tasteless. With this recipe my family is finally enjoying roast again. There is a key point to browning any sort of meat that should be mentioned. It’s important that the meat is dry and the oilContinue reading “Perfect Cast Iron Oven Roast”
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