INGREDIENTS:
olive or canola oil, for cooking
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef, bison, turkey or chicken, or a combination
1 28 oz (796 mL) can diced, whole, or stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup (125...
Enhance your immune system with beta-kerotene this winter by preparing this curried ginger carrot soup. The yogurt adds calcium and a slight creaminess to the soup.
This is also a great way to use up leftover roast chicken or turkey; chop and add it to the sauce instead of the chicken breasts.
INGREDIENTS:
Canola or olive oil, for cooking
3-4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated ginger
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp...
Ingredients:
1 small bunch of parsley (curly or Italian), chopped (discard stems)
1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
19 oz (540 mL) can chick peas, drained
Juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove (or 1 head roasted garlic)
2-3 tsp (10-15 mL) sesame oil
Pinch salt
Directions:
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the parsley and...
INGREDIENTS:
Drizzle of olive or canola oil and a small knob of butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups (500 mL) short grain (or Arborio) rice
6 cups (1.5 L) chicken or vegetable stock, at room temperature or warmed
1/2-1 cup (125-250 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp...
INGREDIENTS:
Canola or olive oil, for cooking
1 bag baby spinach, washed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 19 oz. (598 mL) can diced tomatoes, undrained, or any kind of tomato sauce
Salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Heat a drizzle of oil in a heavy skillet set over medium-high heat; tear the spinach into the pan and...
Store-bought bagels that are close to the size of your head can weigh in at 500 calories apiece, even though they are low in fat. Flavour these more appropriately-sized ones any way you like by stirring in some grated cheese, caramelized onions, fresh garlic, cinnamon and raisins, toasted nuts...
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup (125 mL) warm water
2 tsp. (10 mL or 1 pkg.) active dry yeast
2 cups (500 mL) warmed milk (regular or soy)
1/4 cup (60 mL) melted butter, non-hydrogenated margarine or canola oil
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour (or a combination of all-purpose and whole wheat – I usually...