December 2012

Creamy Corn Soup

Ingredients – 1 canned corn (drained) – 1 Carrot sliced – 1/2 onion finely chopped – 1/2 cup regular flour – 1.5 to 2 cups milk (I used 2% fat milk) – salt, pepper & dried basil for seasoning – 2 tablespoons butter – chicken broth – water How to make Creamy Corn Soup This is actually a …

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Vegan Carrot Cake

This is a really easy to follow scrumptious vegan carrot cake recipe that has always got rave reviews from my friends. The recipe is easy to follow and because it is milk and eggs free it is low in fat and cholesterol. Ingredients 1/2 pound grated carrots 1/2 pound whole grain flour 1/2 cup brown sugar …

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Turkish Delight

Although Turkish Delight is relatively unknown here in the USA this delightful candy is something that can become quite addictive if you are not careful. The texture of Turkish Delight is soft and gooey and that is what sets it apart from most candies here. When making this recipe it is vital you use a …

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Dry Rub Baked Ribs

Dry Rub Baked Ribs Ingredients (dry rub – this will cover 8 or so short rib cuts) – 2 tbsp cumin – 2 tbsp paprika – 2 tbsp black pepper – 1 tsp ground peppercorns – 2 tbsp salt – pinch of chilli flakes – 2 tbsp thyme – 1 tbsp oregano (BBQ sauce) – …

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Healthy Low Fat Apple Crumble

Directions Combine the oats and the milk in a mixing bowl, cover and let stand about 30 minutes. Add bran flakes and raisins, let stand 10 more minutes. Preheat oven to 190°C. Add cinnamon, sweetener, walnuts or pistachios. Arrange the sliced apples into a lightly greased baking pan, pour the apple juice over the apples …

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Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla Ingredients 1/2 cup cubed chicken (I used my leftover tequila lime chicken from Taco night) tomatoes cubed cilantro sauteed onion mexican cheese green peppers flour tortilla (2) How to make Chicken Quesadilla Saute onions and peppers.  Arrange all on 1 tortilla, and smother with cheese. Top with tortilla #2. Slap it on the …

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Mushroom Risotto and Arugula Salad

Mushroom Risotto and Arugula Salad Ingredients Risotto (arborio) rice – about 3-4 handfuls 4-5 Crimini mushrooms (or whatever you like) chopped 1/2 large onion (or 1 small) chopped 1/2 fennel bulb (save fronds for garnish!) chopped 1 clove of garlic chopped or mashed, your preference 1/4 c of Cognac 4 cups approx of chicken stock …

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Potato Gratin

Potato Gratin Serve immediately. If you cut the recipe in half, bake for 30-40 minutes. Source

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