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Cranberry-Glazed Cocktail Meatballs
By Grammie926
Cranberry sauce lends a tangy kick to the Asian-inspired glaze on these garlicky meatballs
- Olive oil, for oiling baking tray and brushing meatballs
- ¾ lb (375 g) ground pork
- ½ cup (125 mL) chopped Italian parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- One 1-inch (2.5-cm) slice French bread, crusts removed,
- soaked in water and squeezed dry
- ½ tsp (2 mL) 5-spice powder
- 1 large egg, beaten to mix
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Cranberry Glaze
- ½ tsp (2 mL) olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) chili paste
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) sesame oil
- ¾ cup (175 mL) canned jellied cranberry sauce
- 4 tsp (20 mL) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 mL) honey
- 1 tsp (5 mL) oyster sauce
SEARED SCALLOPS IN MUSHROOM BROTH
By Grammie926
A rich mushroom base used as a soupy sauce for the scallops makes a vibrant first course with one scallop or main c...
- SHIITAKE BROTH
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced onions
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced carrots
- 2 oz (60 g) dried shiitake mushrooms
- 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed (and reserved), caps quartered
- 8 cups (2 L) water
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- SCALLOPS
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 12 scallops
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped chives
- Chive flowers (optional)
Peachy Pork Tenderloin
By Grammie926
A pork loin recipe with peaches, soy sauce, honey, and seasonings
- 10 to 12 * 10 to 12 fresh peaches, unpeeled
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup soy sauce, reduced sodium
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup honey
- 1 * 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 to 6 * 4 to 6 pound pork loin roast
Roasted Red Pepper and Portobello Mushroom Lasagna
By Grammie926
A hearty, meatless lasagna with robust flavours
- Sauce
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tsp (10 mL) dried basil
- 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (2 mL) hot pepper flakes
- Two 28 oz (796 mL) cans diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (125 mL) tomato paste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Lasagna
- 1 lb (500 g) portobello mushrooms (about 6)
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 4 large roasted red peppers, sliced about 2 cups (500 mL)
- One 360 g pkg fresh lasagna noodles
- 3 cups (750 mL) shredded smoked provolone or caciocavallo cheese
- Cheese Filling
- 2 eggs
- One 475 g container ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup (50 mL) chopped fresh basil
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) freshly ground pepper
Roasted Marmalade Chicken
By Grammie926
This dish has huge flavour, making it a real winner for a dinner party
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) 3-Fruit or Seville Orange Marmalade
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
- 4 chicken breasts on the bone, skin-on
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced onions
- 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
Tomato Sauce, Make Your Own garden fresh
By Grammie926
Well worth the time it takes to create this authentic Italian Tomato Sauce!
- 18 lbs. very ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 bunch marjoram, washed, stems & leaves intact
- 1 bunch oregano, washed, stems & leaves intact
- 1 bunch basil, washed, stems & leaves intact
- 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh garlic
- 2 cups Spanish onions chopped fine
- Salt, pepper & sugar to taste
Broccoli Salad Recipe
By Grammie926
Separate florets from broccoli stalks
- Dressing:
- 2 bunches broccoli, florets only (5 to 6 cups florets)
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 10 to 12 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
- .
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Rosemary-Tamari Roasted Almonds
By Grammie926
A perky rosemary and tamari combo raises the flavour of the roasted almonds in an easy-to-prepare nibble
- 2 cups (500 mL) natural whole almonds
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) tamari soy sauce
- 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) coarse salt
Classic Pea Soup with Ham
By Grammie926
This flavourful, chunky yet smooth soup simmers away when you're relaxing around the house
- 1 smoked ham_hock (about 1 lb/500 g)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable_oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 each carrots and stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
- 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken stock
- 2 cups (500 mL) dry green or yellow split_peas
- 3 green_onions, thinly sliced
Raspberry-Avocado Semifreddo
By Grammie926
A light and creamy dessert made with the goodness of avocados, speckled with cool bursts of sweet raspberries – y...
- 3 3 egg whites, pasteurized
- 1 cup 1 cup icing sugar
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 2 2 avocados from Mexico
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups raspberries
- 6 6 mint leaves