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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 c chicken stock 1 (19 oz) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (10 oz) can corn kernels, drainedContinue reading “Crockpot White Chicken Chili”

Coconut Chicken Soup

This soup is my attempt to replicate something similar I tried in a Thai restaurant, and I have to say, it’s pretty darn close! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger 2 tsp red thai curry paste 5 1/2 c chicken broth 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 lbContinue reading “Coconut Chicken Soup”

Boxing Day Turkey Soup

This soup is so good I always buy a big enough turkey to guarantee leftovers for it, and it’s a perfect healthy meal after too much indulgence over the holidays. I’m usually too tired to deal with the turkey on Christmas day so I just throw the whole thing in the fridge until Boxing day.Continue reading “Boxing Day Turkey Soup”

Beef Korma

Serve with a dollop of creamy greek yogurt and fresh chopped cilantro. Ingredients: 2 lb stewing beef, sprinkled with salt & pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp ginger, minced 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tspContinue reading “Beef Korma”

Peruvian Chicken & Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Pretty much every culture has their version of chicken & rice. The Peruvian version is green from cilantro. Make sure the cilantro is well washed. To do this, I place a colander in a bowl the same size, and place the cilantro in the colander. Then I fill it with cold water and swish theContinue reading “Peruvian Chicken & Rice (Arroz con Pollo)”

Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Soup topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

The perfect fall soup. Ingredients: 1/8 c olive oil 2 small pie pumpkins 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, small dice 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp grated ginger 6 c chicken stock 1 can (400 ml) light coconut milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. PeelContinue reading “Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Soup topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds”

Easy Lasagna with Extra Veggies

I like to make a batch of roasted veggies to serve on the side of any dish I make during the week. If you don’t have any made up and don’t feel like making them, they can easily be left out. What makes this recipe ‘easy’? Well, it assumes the roasted vegetables have already beenContinue reading “Easy Lasagna with Extra Veggies”

Lomo Saltado

This Peruvian version of a beef stir-fry may seem a little strange with the french fries but that’s the traditional way to make Lomo Saltado, and it works! Not to mention this simple dish is perfect for a busy weeknight. You can prepare all the ingredients ahead of time and have them in the fridgeContinue reading “Lomo Saltado”

Cassoulet

This is a variation on the traditional French casserole, Cassoulet, made with sausage, beans, tomatoes, kale and topped with crunchy, buttery bread crumbs. It got 2 big thumbs up from my daughter. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz Italian sausage 1 onion, diced 2 c carrot, shredded 3 cloves garlic, minced 14.5 oz fire-roastedContinue reading “Cassoulet”

Vegetarian Chickpea Stew

The flavour of this stew is surprisingly complex with many layers. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 c onion, diced 1/2 c celery, diced 1/2 c green pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp ginger, minced 3 c sweet potato, cubed 3 c vegetable stock (or chicken stock if the vegetarian aspect isn’t important)Continue reading “Vegetarian Chickpea Stew”