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Mushroom-Quinoa Burger
By Peggie
Make the Burgers: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 4 medium portobello mushroom caps (about 1 lb.), gills removed, chopped
- 1/2 c. walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1/4 c. Chopped red onion
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 c. cooked quinoa
- 1/2 c. cornstarch
- Whole-grain burger buns
- sprouts
- Lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Rosemary Mayo
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- Kosher salt
SALMON NEW ORLEANS
By Peggie
Sweet and savory pan-seared salmon topped with sautéed shrimp in cajun butter sauce
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
- cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- heaping 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
CRISPY ROASTED PARMESAN POTATOES
By Peggie
Preheat oven to 200C/400F
- Parmesan Mixture:
- 1.5 lb baby potatoes , halved (about 3.5cm / 1.75", 20 - 24 potatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil , plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan , the sand-like type
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Dipping Sauce (Optional):
- 3/4 cup sour cream, or sub with plain yoghurt , or a combination of both
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions/scallions , plus more for garnish (or chives)
Fish Tacos
By Peggie
Combine spices in a bowl. Dip fish fillets in melted butter then sprinkle with spices
- Zesty Citrus Avocado Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon each oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, pepper
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 pounds hook and line caught white fish fillets (haddock, cod or hake)
- Pico de Gallo (see Bar Basics pg 13 for recipe)
- Zesty Citrus Avocado Cream Sauce (recipe below)
- 3 cups shredded red cabbage Cilantro leaves, for garnish
- 12 Corn Tortillas (see Bar Basics pg 13 for recipe)
- 1 cup sour cream,
- juice and zest of 2 limes
- 1 roughly chopped avocado (peeled, pit removed),
- 1 clove minced garlic,
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion and
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- In a blender purée until smooth.
Creamy Beet Borscht
By Peggie
Simple, creamy beet and vegetable borscht with sour cream and fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 medium beets (1 1/2 lbs or 675 g), peeled and chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small turnip, chopped
- 1 large potato, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- juice from 1 lemon (3 tablespoons)
- 6 cups vegetable stock or water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3/4 cup sour cream
3-Cheese Mac and Cheese
By Peggie
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
- 1 lb. elbow macaroni
- 1/2 c. flour
- 5 c. whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. mustard powder
- 3 c. Cheddar, grated
- 2 c. Gruyere, grated
- 1 1/2 c. Parmesan, grated, divided
- 1 c. panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- chopped parsley, to garnish
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal Cups
By Peggie
Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds, plus 6 tablespoons water
- 3 medium-to-large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened cashew milk (almond or coconut milk work, too)
- 1/4 cup (65g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (80g) pure maple syrup (optional, may substitute with stevia or other sweeteners)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop chocolate plant-based protein powder
- 3 cups (270g) old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Christmas Chestnuts
By Peggie
Combine peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl
- 3 (to 4) cups icing sugar (add last cup gradually to get right consistency to be able to form balls)
- 1.5 cups of smooth or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 butter or margarine
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/4 bar of cooking wax or 2 tbsp Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
Garlic Sesame Dressing
By Peggie
Add the ingredients into a mason jar
- 1 tablespoon oregano, minced
- 2 tablespoons scallion, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
Cool Cucumber and Strawberry Salad
By Peggie
Slice strawberries and cucumber
- Ingredients:
- 1 whole cucumber, sliced
- 5-6 Strawberries, sliced
- 1 serving strawberry vinaigrette (See recipe below)
- Fresh ground white pepper
- Stevia to taste
- Mint, chopped (optional)
- Strawberry Vinaigrette
- Strawberries (5 to 6 medium size)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Dash of salt
- Dash of cayenne (optional)
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Stevia to taste
- Water for desired consistency