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May 7, 2017
2 min

Puffy Dutch Apple Pancake

When I lived in Winnipeg in the 80's, a Sunday family brunch tradition was to go to the Original Pancake House. It was difficult for me to make a decision to order either the baby apple pancake or the Swedish lingonberry pancakes. One was fluffy, sweet, and thick. The other paper thin and crispy. So I would look for a partner to share the two. It wasn't so hard to find someone who would share with me. Now that I'm eating healthy and loving it, I realize that the baby apple p

Dec 6, 2015
2 min

Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles, Gluten Free

Lemon poppy seed waffles were made all gluten free and then devoured. The aroma filling my kitchen this morning is intoxicatingly welcoming. As a little girl in the 60’s my Mom would make poppy seed cookies that tasted like cozy home. Lemon chiffon cakes were a given in my Mom’s kitchen too. We also used to frequent a lovely restaurant that made this dense Johanna’s Poppy Seed Cake. Delicious with whipped cream. Yes, poppy seeds and lemon were a thing of the 60’s and 70’s. Th

Sep 20, 2015
3 min

Grilled Cheese with Southwestern Vegetarian Chilli

Woke up this morning and caught an episode of David Rocco on the food network channel. Of course he was in Italy and melting cheese all over the country. Guess who got a hankering for grilled cheese? Grilled Cheese My favourite way of making grilled cheese is to take a whole grain bread, rub it all over with a fresh garlic clove. Then on to a zesty blend of sharp and melting type cheeses for the grilled cheese. My choice is about: 1 ounce of sharp cheddar, 1/4 cup of shred

Mar 26, 2014
2 min

No Salt but Even More Flavour: Veggie Soup & Sprouted Grain Garlic Bread

It seems so many people are being diagnosed with hypertension these days. Just ask and most people say, “Oh yah I’m on high blood pressure pills”. It would be nice if we could have a healthful everyday family menu plan that is tasty without the inclusion of so much salt. Many people I know, will add salt without even tasting the food. It’s an automatic ritual. The fact is we do not need added salt in our foods. It’s an empty flavour enhancer that has been handed down througho

Mar 25, 2014
1 min

Mid Day Snack…Raspberry, Pear, and Almond Smoothie

Eating even healthier: add pure extracts to enhance flavour even more! Yummy easy mid-day snack… In a blender, vitamix, or anything that pulverizes… 1/4 to 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 to 1/2 cup pear chunks, 3/4 cup no fat organic yoghurt, 1 teaspoon to tablespoon maple syrup (depends on how sweet the fruit is… or you can throw in a dried date or two), a dash or more to taste almond extract. Pulverize until smooth. Really really good….sooo delish. #smoothie #pear #frozenra

Mar 24, 2014
2 min

No Salt but Even More Flavour: Maple Lime Chicken Stir Fry with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

In keeping with my low sodium/low cholesterol lifestyle, I whipped up this recipe for my evening meal. The ingredient profile that lend more flavour with no salt are the aromatics of onion, garlic, lime, cilantro, and a touch of pure organic maple syrup. Texture is provided with the crunch of roasted organic pumpkin seeds. The soup that I had for lunch provided a home made broth for the dish. You can use water or a low sodium broth. This is a quick and flavourful dinner.

Mar 20, 2014
1 min

A Better Way to Get Your Chocolate Fix…Chocolate Chia Pudding

You may have heard of chia pudding. Yes the chia pet seed that is touted for its health properties in the media. This is my version for those who want a chocolate treat and still limit excessive fat, sugar, and salt. A chocolate fix. This recipe makes a cup of pudding. A half cup serving is about 177 calories. Less fat of your 280 calories of home style chocolate pudding. Add more maple syrup if you want and can have more sweetener. It has a texture of tapioca pudding. Almond

Oct 6, 2013
1 min

Fancy Popcorn

Exotically seasoned popcorn is always a nice non-satiating appetizer before a meal. Just to keep people satisfied and not so famished while the dinner is in prep mode. Here’s a recipe for the welcoming popcorn I served at our French cooking class last Friday. Maple Orange Just in Thyme Popcorn Serves 8 2 microwave bags popcorn, I use organic. 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence seasoning, substitution: blend thyme, oregano and laven

Jul 16, 2013
2 min

Chewy Crisp Airy Dense Pillows of Goodness

Who doesn’t enjoy waking up to the aroma of fresh baked bread or crispy warm waffles on a lazy Sunday morning? How about combing the two sensations? This recipe creates a wonderful texture of chewy crispy airy dense pillows of goodness. Tender morsels ready to soak up melting butter, organic pure maple syrup, and fresh fruit with perhaps an optional dollop of whipped cream. Throw on some toasted pecans to enhance those flavours. You are ready to face the day with a smile and

Dec 20, 2012
3 min

How Solo Can You Go? Mediterranean Osso Bucco

I’ve finished giving my last workshop before taking holidays. Last night I was in a hungry mood to treat myself. A nice dinner seemed like a good plan to celebrate before the holiday cooking frenzy. Many of you who are solo have asked me for fast convenient dinners for one. This Osso Bucco recipe is sooo scrumptious and simple to prepare for one or more. My latest toy is a pressure cooker. I did some research and found the best bang for my buck for a good one. You need to do

Dec 15, 2011
2 min

Rebel with an Organic Endive Vichyssoise Cause

What the heck do you use endive for outside of a scoop for an appetizer and in salad? I like to mix up and try varied vegetables in my healthful diet. So when I found some organic endive about 300 g, which is about 2 small ones, and one even smaller… I couldn’t resist the purchase. I think they were about $3.00. There was an inspiring recipe for soup on the package that appeared kind of bland…so I kicked it up and the following recipe is an OMG tasty result. Originally grown

Sep 8, 2011
2 min

Dishes Delight Daughter Part I – Brunch in Winnipeg

My daughter took the Friday off of the September long weekend to spend with her Mom, Me. The day was glorious. Sun was shining as we took early morning pictures of the two of us on her breezy screened porch. We were to embark on our shopping spree. The morning began with my cooking up a nice brunch. From the list of possible choices, my daughter decided on some Cinnamon French Toast stuffed with maple glazed apples, pistachios and cheddar. The night prior, we had indulged in

Apr 9, 2011
3 min

Are You there Yet? First Meal in My New Home

I am so blessed to have friends that really do care. All week long I have been receiving emails and phone calls asking, “Are you moved in yet? Have you unpacked? You settled in?” Well, I am happy to report I am in and settled. I just love it here! I also would like to share that the empty nest sucks. To offset the missing of the kids syndrome, my son said that he would gladly come for dinner every Sunday. I moved in Thursday, he came over on Saturday to help finish off the mo

Apr 19, 2009
1 min

Creamy Steel Cut Oats with Berries

1 serving 1/4 cup steel cut oats 3/4 cups skim milk ½ cup of fruit 1 tbsp flaxseed oil 1 tsp maple syrup or honey, agave nectar, other natural sweetener Put steel cut oats into a small pot with the skim milk and simmer until liquid has absorbed…about 10 minutes. Top with wild blueberries (PC frozen in this pic), or a mixture of berries. Add flaxseed oil 1 tsp maple syrup (optional) 6 to 12 walnut halves (depending on how many nuts you are going to eat in a day). #steelcutoats

Feb 9, 2008
2 min

Perfectly Spiced New Mexico Chile

4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion 1 small red onion 2 large stalks celery 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 12 oz can carbonated beverage (no sugar and naturally sweetened. We used boysenberry) 2.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into ½ inch cubes 2 Green Bell Peppers, diced 1 Yellow Banana Pepper, diced 1 Large Jalapeno, finely diced 1 Tablespoon cumin seeds, whole 1 Tablespoon coriander, ground 1 Tablespoon dried Greek oregano leaves 1-½ large dried ancho chiles, cut up 1 Tables

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