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Camembert Tarte Tatin
By Grammie926
Glossy cider-glazed apples top thyme-spiked cheese in this easy twist on tarte tatin where rich Camembert takes the...
- 1 wheel Camembert, 8 oz (250 g)
- Tiny thyme sprigs
- ½ cup (125 mL) hard cider
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) packed brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) unsalted butter
- 1 Golden Delicious or McIntosh apple, peeled,
- cored and sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) cider vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) minced thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
- Thyme sprigs for garnish
Lamb & Cucumber Kebobs with Feta Sauce
By Grammie926
Just say OPA! Classic Greek kebobs are sure crowd pleasers
- KEBOBS:
- 1/2 c olive oil
- 1/2 tsp fine lemon zest
- 1/3 c lemon juice (4 med lemons)
- 1 lemon cut into 8 wedges
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tblsp fresh oregano
- 1/2 boneless leg o lamb
- 1 english cucumber sliced length-wise & cut into 24 pieces
- FETA SAUCE:
- 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 4 oz Greek yogurt (1/2 c thick plain yogurt)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tblsp olive oil
- 1 tblsp lemon juice
Citrus Poppyseed Cake
By Grammie926
Apply the glaze just before serving to ensure it's soft and shiny
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 7 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1/3 cup poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling
- Shiny Cream Cheese Frosting
- Lemon Glaze
- 1 navel orange, optional
- 1 lemon, optional
Corn, Potato, and Onion Chowder
By Grammie926
Fresh corn on the cob gives this hearty soup a delicate sweet flavour
- 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
- 2 Ontario Onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups/750 mL)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded and finely diced
- 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 5 cups (1.25 L) Ontario Corn kernels (about 4 cobs)
- 3 Ontario Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-in (1cm) cubes (about 3 cups/750 mL)
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) chopped fresh thyme
- 1 Ontario Tomato, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) sour cream (optional)
Crock Pot Breakfast
By Grammie926
Prepare the night before & enjoy your morning coffee! Absolutely perfect for Christmas morning when you are busy u...
- 1 16 ounce bag frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 pound of bacon diced, cooked and drained or 1 lb. cooked ham, cubed
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese shopping list
- 1 dozen eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper (more or less to taste)
Sweet Chili Shrimp Salad on Endive
By Grammie926
This tangy, sweet and lightly spicy dish needs a white wine with a touch of sweetness, often referred to as "off-dr...
- 1 . 4 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 . 1 cup snow peas, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 . 1 small carrot, thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 4 . 1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
- 5 . 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 . 2 tablespoons Asian sweet chile sauce, or 1 tablespoon ketchup mixed with 1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce
- 7 . 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- 8 . Salt
- 9 . 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 10 . 5 ounces mesclun greens (10 loosely packed cups)
- 11 . 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 12 . 1 ripe mango—peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
- 13 . 1 cup mung bean sprouts
- 14 . 1/2 cup salted cashews, coarsely chopped
Asian Edamame Dip with Wonton Chips
By Grammie926
Use a mixture of black and white sesame seeds on the wonton chips for a dramatic look
- WONTON CHIPS
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Olive oil spray
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds and/or celery seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- DIP
- 2 cups (500 mL) frozen edamame beans
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered lengthwise
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lime zest
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) white miso paste
- 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp (5 mL) wasabi
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Vegetables for dipping (see above)
Maple Walnut Rice Cakes
By Grammie926
Looking for an unexpected and delicious way to use leftover rice? These tender and delicious rice cakes have an app...
- 2 eggs 2
- 2 tbsp milk 30 mL
- 1 tbsp maple syrup 15 mL
- 2 cups cooked, U.S. long grain white or brown rice 500 mL
- 1/2 cup rice flour 125 mL
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts 125 mL
- 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 mL
- 2 tbsp melted butter 30 mL
- Additional maple syrup
- Chopped fresh fruit (optional)
Donut Muffins
By Grammie926
These are a family favorite
- Muffins:
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (1/4 tsp if using freshly grated)
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk - lowfat is fine
- Toppings:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- OR/AND
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
Overnight French Toast
By Grammie926
easy & tasty breakfast for company
- 1 loaf texas toast bread
- 5 eggs
- 3/4 c milk
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 20ox bag frozen whole strawberries
- 4 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 c sugar
- 1tbsp apple pie spice or 1 tsp each cinnamon & nutmeg