Gardens, Home, Recipes, & Stories
There is a local fisherman who flash freezes freshly caught cod on his boat (to keep them fresh as they are so far out from land), and then comes around to businesses with a cooler full to sell them directly. I buy a large freezer bag full for just $20 every time, and they are… Continue reading Baked Chili Cod Recipe
Look away, vegetarians and vegans. This one's for the carnivores. I'm going to step out on a limb here and call this the BEST beef & gravy recipe I've ever eaten. I've also been told I make the best mashed potatoes too, so I'll try to share my recipe, if you can even call it… Continue reading Roast Beef, Gravy, & Mashed Potatoes Recipes
Anytime I am invited to a friend's place for a potluck dinner lately this is what I bring. It's a huge hit, and now I share my secret recipe with you! We made this for our camping trip and ate it with marinated kabobs grilled over a campfire. Delicious! Salad Ingredients: 1 block Goat feta,… Continue reading Greek Salad with Homemade Dressing Recipe
Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 540 ml can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 small red onion, diced finely 2 t garlic, crushed 1 T taco seasoning (starch & sugar free) 1 large bunch kale, rinsed and stems removed 1 cup monterey jack jalapeno cheese, grated salsa sour cream guacamole Instructions: Brown lentils in pan over medium… Continue reading Vegetarian Taco Salad Recipe
Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 2 cups dry quinoa, prepared* 1/2 cup basil pesto 1 block feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, drained & thinly sliced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1 can lentils, drained and rinsed Instructions: Cook the quinoa according to the directions on… Continue reading Quinoa Pesto Salad Recipe
Ingredients: 150 grams frozen strawberries (about 1 cup) 2 T unsweetened coconut milk 1 T xylitol (or to taste) Instructions: Weigh frozen strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle coconut milk over frozen strawberries, stir so they don't clump up, and all sides are covered in coconut milk. The coconut milk will harden on the frozen strawberries.… Continue reading Strawberries & Cream Recipe
This was so yummy and very filling. Makes 3 small pies. Ingredients: 2 whole eggs 2/3 cup frozen shredded spinach 1 tsp basil pesto Pinch of salt & pepper 3 Tbs feta, crumbled Instructions: Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray 3 muffin holes in a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Whisk the three… Continue reading Spinach & Egg Crustless Quiche Recipe
These are seriously delicious and are a family favourite. If you haven't tried No-Bakes before, what are you waiting for?! Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup non-dairy milk of your choice 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 dash salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup flaked coconut… Continue reading Haystacks aka No-Bake Cookies Recipe
I had a special request for my Chili recipe, so here she be... I’ve been making this chili every week since the weather turned cold because it makes a warm filling meal, it’s good reheated, and it takes less than 30 minutes to throw together. If you have the time to make your beans and… Continue reading Chickpea Chili Recipe
This recipe is very close in taste to Simply Natural’s Goddess Dressing (pdf) – my very favorite organic store-bought salad dressing. (Adapted from Food.com) Ingredients: (Makes 2 cups) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup tahini 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 cup water 5 small green onions, chopped roughly… Continue reading Creamy Tahini Salad Dressing Recipe
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