Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup diced onion 2 cups diced peppers (red or green or a combination of both) 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Black pepper to taste 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin (depending on taste) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups beef broth 15 ounce can […]
Soups & Salads
Shrimp Salad Cocktails
Ingredients: 300 grams cooked salad shrimp, patted dry 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 small celery rib, finely diced 1/3 cup grated carrot 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Hot pepper sauce, such as Tobasco, to taste 1 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon or parsley Salt and white pepper to taste 4 cups […]
COZY AUTUMN WILD RICE SOUP
INGREDIENTS: 6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock) 1 cup uncooked wild rice* 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 large (about 1 pound) sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 small white onion, peeled and diced 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 2 large handfuls of […]
PERFECT RED LENTIL SOUP (VEGAN!)
INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion (about 1 cup chopped) 2 carrots , chopped 2 celery stalks , chopped 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; omit if you don’t like spice) 1/4 cup tomato paste 5 cups water 1 cup dry red lentils 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/3 cup fresh cilantro , chopped freshly ground pepper , to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over […]
Colourful and crunchy cauliflower rice salad
INGREDIENTS: 1 cauliflower Olive oil 1 clove garlic 5 dried apricots 5 dates 15g fresh dill 15g fresh parsley 30g cashew nuts 20g pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper 2 baby gem or cos lettuce 15g red cress (optional) Preparation: Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until cauliflower is fine and crumbled. Be […]
Mexican Lime Soup
INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. of Oil 1 Cup of Onion (chopped) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Tsp. of Fresh Jalapeno (diced) 3 Tsp. of Cumin 1 Tsp. of Oregano 6 Cups of Vegetable Broth 2 Cans (10-ounces each) of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Juice of a Lime + 1 Lime (cut into wedges) 2 Avocados […]
SALMON AVOCADO SALAD
INGREDIENTS: 4 wild salmon fillets, 4 oz each 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, divided 3/4 teaspoon dried parlsey 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt fresh black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup chopped red onion 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, recommend: Braggs 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 8 ounces […]
“No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons tahini 1 teaspoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar ¼ cup diced red onion ¼ cup diced celery ¼ cup diced pickle 1 teaspoon capers, drained and loosely chopped Healthy pinch each sea salt and black […]
Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped red sweet pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 16 ounce package frozen whole kernel corn 1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 cup cubed, peeled potato (1 medium) 1 ½ cups half-and-half or light cream 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ cup […]
Taco Soup
This easy Taco Soup is made with just 6 ingredients and minimal prep! It’s hearty and comes together in 30 minutes or less. Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth 540 ml canned black beans drained and rinsed (19oz) 341 ml canned sweet corn with juice (12oz) 1 cup mild tomato salsa 1 teaspoon low sodium taco seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions: In a large […]