This versatile recipe can be used with rice, millet or virtually any grain. An incredible dinner ready in no time at all! Toasted Quinoa with Fennel and Kale (makes about 4 cups) What you’ll need: 1 cup (250 mL) rinsed and dried quinoa (see tips) 2 cups (500 mL) water ¼ cup (60 mL) olive…
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Gluten Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Making gnocchi is simple and they can be enjoyed immediately or frozen to be used at your convenience. Enjoy! Makes 8-10 servings What you’ll need Pastry Bag or large Sandwich Bag 2 lb (32 oz) sweet potatoes 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) potato starch 2 eggs 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly…
Pan Seared Chicken Breast, With Wild Mushrooms, and Potatoes
Once you understand certain cooking techniques, recipes begin to matter a lot less. This very simple recipe demonstrates deglazing; the technique of adding liquid to a warm pan to remove FOND, those bits of food that are stuck during the caramelization process. Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Wild Mushrooms and Potatoes (makes 2 portions) What you’ll…
Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
Flat Iron is an incredible cut of meat which is tender like beef tenderloin, as flavorful as a flank steak and is quite reasonably priced too. Enjoy! Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette (Serves 4 adults) What you’ll need: 1 tbsp (15 mL) avocado oil 1-1/2 lbs (24 oz) Flat Iron steak…
Mediterranean Turkey ‘Kebabs’
My brother-in-law, Ofir, inspired this recipe, although mine is with turkey and not beef. Simple and delicious these amazing, two-bite appetizers really pack a punch! Mediterranean Turkey ‘Kebabs’ with Creamy Yogurt Dressing (makes about 12-15 kebabs) What you’ll need 1 lbs (16 oz) ground turkey 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely diced shallots or red onion…
Pan Roasted Ling Cod with Baby Carrots and Sweet Onions
Creating amazing, healthy meals in minutes is a daily goal and this is one of my favourites! Pan Roasted Ling Cod with Baby Carrots and Sweet Onions (Serves two adults) What you will need: 1 tbsp (15 mL) avocado oil 2 fillet ling cod, skin-on (see tips) 1 cup (250 mL) roughly chopped carrots 1…
Blueberry Corn Pancakes
This recipe is inspired by my Gramma Shank’s Cheese Latkes (pronounced LAT-KEYS), a Wagman family favorite. Growing up, my siblings and I hovered over the stove waiting for the latkes to be done…and very few latkes made it to the kitchen table. Enjoy! Blueberry Corn Pancakes (makes about 12 pancakes) What you’ll need: ¾ cup…
Toasted Maple Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit and Pumpkin Seeds
Eating oatmeal when I was growing up consisted of opening a packet of instant oats and mixing with boiling water. Within five minutes of finishing the oatmeal, the dreaded (and expected) belly aches. These days I have re-learned to enjoy oatmeal by simply making it from scratch. And you know what? It’s can still be…
Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Quinoa Kale ‘Risotto’
With only a few ingredients on hand you can create this amazing dish in no time at all! Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Quinoa Kale ‘Risotto’ (Makes 2 portions) WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil 2 boneless chicken breast (see tips) 11/2 cups (375 mL) cooked quinoa 2 cups (500 mL) finely…
Chicken Kale Meatballs with Cherry Tomato Sauce
These meatballs are stunning and delicious and can be prepared in 20 minutes! Chicken Kale Meatballs with Cherry Tomato Sauce (Makes approx. 10-12 meatballs) WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 4 cups (1 L) finely chopped kale, not packed 1 lb (16 oz.) ground chicken ½ tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp (2 ml) sea…