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Tuna Melt
By Alqualonde
In this updated version of the tuna melt, we go light on the mayo and top it with fresh tomato slices and shredded ...
- 12 ounces canned chunk light tuna, drained
- 1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash of hot sauce
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Slow Cooker Kale and Chorizo Soup
By Alqualonde
Inspired by Portuguese caldo verde, this hearty, richly flavoured soup is a yummy way to use up an entire bunch of ...
- 8 oz (227 g) dry-cured chorizo sausage or chouriço, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 spanish onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 lb (454 g) yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp (5 mL) sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 4 cups (1 L) water
- 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 1 bunch kale, trimmed and shredded
Lentil and Potato Soup
By Alqualonde
In the Middle East, this soup is a staple and is served in most households
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) green or brown lentils
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 cups (1 L) homemade or low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth (enough to cover all ingredients)
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, sliced
- Sour cream as a garnish (optional)
Mini German Pancakes
By Alqualonde
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 cup milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Creamy Corn Pudding
By Alqualonde
Preheat oven 350. Butter one 8 inch baking dish (or I used four 4 inch ramekins)
- 1.5 to 2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from 2 large ears of corn
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped chives
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated white cheddar
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
Lentil Quinoa Burgers with Hemp Pesto
By Alqualonde
These veggie burgers are crammed with fibre to keep you feeling full
- 1 cup (250 mL) dried green or brown lentils
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) quinoa
- 1 cup (250 mL) cilantro, packed
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) hempseeds
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) Parmesan cheese, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) hemp oil
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) walnut pieces
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil, such as grapeseed oil
- 4 whole wheat pitas, sliced in half
- 2 cups (500 mL) arugula
- 1 cup (250 mL) roasted red peppers, sliced (use store-bought or roast your own; see belo
Roasted Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches
By Alqualonde
This sandwich is one of those incredible combinations that's so perfect, you can't believe you never thought of it...
- 2 2 1 medium-sized sweet potatoes (3/4 - 1 pound total), scrubbed clean
- 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 packed cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 3 3 ounces goat cheese
- 8 8 8 slices hearty whole-grain artisan sandwich bread
- 1-2 1-2 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 2 2 2 ounces arugula (4 good handfuls)
Ginger Cakes with White Peaches and Blackberry Coulis
By Alqualonde
The first time I made this recipe I wasn’t sure I’d like them
- 3 Extra Large Egg Whites (4 if any smaller)
- 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/4 Cup Natural Cane Sugar
- 1/4 Scant Cup Turbinado Sugar
- 1 tsp. Real Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Tbp. Fresh Grated Ginger
- 1/4 Cup Unbleached All Purpose Flour
- 1 Ripe, Organic White Peach
- 1 1/4 Cup Blackberries
- Juice of one Lime, about 2 Tbsp.
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
- 1 Tbsp. Half+Half/Heavy Cream
Peach Pie Ice Cream
By Alqualonde
The ice cream base is made with ripe peaches, pureed with sour cream and a little buttermilk, for a tangy, not too ...
- 1 1/3 pounds ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 batch Pie Crust Cookie Chunks (recipe follows)
- Pie Crust Cookie Chunks
- Makes about 1 1/2 cups cookie pieces
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2-3 teaspoons ice water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Cheddar and Leek Spoonbread
By Alqualonde
Spoonbread is a soft, spoonable version of cornbread
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 leeks, (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
- 2 cups (500 mL) milk
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth or sodium-reduced vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) cornmeal
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded old Cheddar cheese