Creamy Broccoli Pasta
8 c broccoli, chopped 8 oz rotini pasta, uncooked 1/3 c grated parmesan 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes. Remove with…
Shepherd’s Pie
Potatoes: Peel and dice 3 lbs yellow potatoes, then boil until soft Mash potatoes with butter, salt and milk Beef Mixture: 2 lbs lean ground beef olive oil 1/2 large onion, diced 1 c frozen peas and carrots 2 Tbsp flour 2 c milk salt and pepper Brown the beef. Add onion, peas and carrots.…
Hamburger Helper Casserole
1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 onion, chopped 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 3 c beef broth 1 c uncooked elbow macaroni 2 c shredded cheddar cheese s&p Brown beef & onions, drain excess fat. Stir in tomato paste, garlic powder and chili powder. Add in the beef…
Chicken Souvlaki
1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cubed 1/4 c olive oil 1/4 c lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme salt & pepper Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour before baking or grilling.
Chicken Curry
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1-2 lb skinless chicken thighs, cubed 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 large piece of ginger, minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 3 tsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground coriander 1/2 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c chicken…
Black Pepper Chicken
Marinade: 1 Tbsp light soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp cornstarch Sauce: 1/2 c chicken broth 2 Tbsp light soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp ground black pepper Stir Fry: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed olive oil 1 Tbsp minced ginger…
Mexican Lasagna
10 small four tortillas 1 can refried beans 1 red pepper, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1 lb ground beef 1-2 Tbsp taco seasoning 10 oz Rotel 1 can (19 oz) black beans 1 can (19 oz) corn, drained 1/2 c salsa 4 oz (1/2 c) cream cheese, cut into small cubes 1 small bunch of…
Peruvian Chicken Thighs
Chicken: 2 lb chicken thighs, with skin 2-3 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Combine chicken ingredients and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour. Cook over grill or bake for 60-70 minutes at 375…
Kofta Burgers
1 lean ground beef 1 onion, grated (squeeze out the juice) 1 bunch parsley, chopped 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp cinnamon Combine all ingredients and form into burgers – Grill!
Smoked Paprika Chicken Stew
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 Tbsp butter 2 c leeks, chopped 2 c celery, diced 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 lbs chicken breast, large diced 3/4 c all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 4 c chicken stock 3/4 c white wine 3…
Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
This restaurant-worth balsamic chicken is ready in about as much time as it takes to prepare the rice on the side. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 tsp fresh rosemary 2 tsp dried sage 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1/4 small sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic…
Korean Chicken Drumsticks
Marinating these drumsticks at least a couple of hours before cooking is key to their rich flavour. Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks, bone-in, skin on 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, grated 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp hot sauce Directions: Combine…
Butter Chicken
Juicy chicken swimming in a rich, creamy sauce served over brown rice topped with a dollop of cool yogurt. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp garam masala, divided 1/2 onion, finely diced 2 Tbsp butter 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp minced ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp…
Sausage Bake
A quick and easy, one-pan dinner that literally involves chopping everything up and tossing it in the oven. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 onions, cut into 1/8ths 1 red pepper, sliced length-wise 1 yellow pepper, slice length-wise 1 c green beans 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme 1 tsp chili flakes 1…
Weeknight Lasagna
Lasagna is normally labour intensive which makes it more of a Sunday dinner as opposed to something you would make during the week but this simple recipe is easy enough to throw together on a weeknight and throw in the oven while getting homework done or a workout in. To make it even quicker you…
Simple Alfredo Sauce
If you need a quick meal on the table in 15 minutes, this recipe is your saving grace. The sauce takes the same amount of time that it takes to boil the pasta. Ingredients: 6 c cooked pasta 1/4 c butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp flour 2 c half-and-half cream 1/2 c parmesan…
Netasha’s Chicken Rice
This family recipe is courtesy of my good friend Netasha. Like any good family recipe it didn’t have any measurements so I did my best to interpret. My family absolutely loves this dish so I am confident I did it justice! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 5 whole cloves 5 cardamon seeds, whole 1 cinnamon…
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, drained…
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 tsp…
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 the…
