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Salmon & corn patties
By Alqualonde
Mash, canned fish and a flavoursome mix of vegies makes for great-tasting patties
- Patties
- 600 g sebago (brushed) potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped (any white potato)
- 2 1/2 tbs olive oil
- 1 small red pepper, halved, deseeded, finely chopped
- 185 g (1 cup) fresh corn kernels
- 3 shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
- 1 x 415g can red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed, flaked
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 45 g (1/2 cup) dried (packaged) breadcrumbs
- Mixed salad leaves, to serve
- Avocado & tomato salsa
- 1 small avocado, halved, stone removed, peeled, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, halved, deseeded, finely chopped
- 2 tbs chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tbs fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp olive oil
Chicken with Artichokes and Angel Hair
By Alqualonde
Pantry staples, chicken, and fast-cooking pasta add up to an impressive 25-minute meal
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 thin chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts packed in water, rinsed, drained, and quartered
- 2 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces angel-hair pasta
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves
Moroccan Carrot Soup
By Alqualonde
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 1 pound large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 2/3 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, stirred to loosen
Braised Vegetables Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuits
By Alqualonde
Indulge with the cheddar biscuits in this recipe since the vegetables are leaner
- Cheddar Biscuits
- 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour, sifted a few times
- 1 tsp (5 mL) low-sodium baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 in (1.25 cm) cubes and chilled
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated extra-sharp cheddar
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) buttermilk, well shaken
- Braised Vegetables Pot Pie
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for oiling pan
- 3 cups (750 mL) young vegetables (such as onion, leek, carrot, celery, turnip, parsnip, squash, or potato), chopped to similar size
- 3 cups (750 mL) low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole wheat flour (or gluten-free option)
Warm Golden Beet Salad with Greens and Almonds
By Alqualonde
Golden beets are much lighter
- 1 bunch beets, both tops and roots
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 2/3 cup toasted almond slivers
Pumpkin Chili
By Alqualonde
Our meat-eating friends never notice the lack of animal protein in my pumpkin chili
- 3-pound 3-pound pie pumpkin or other orange-fleshed squash such as butternut, Red Kuri, or Golden Hubbard
- 2 2 3/4 medium turnips, about 3/4 pound
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 2 2 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 1 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 6 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 2 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 4 4 cups vegetarian broth
- 2 10-ounce 2 10-ounce 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel
- 2 16-ounce 2 16-ounce 16-ounce cans chili beans, drained
- 2 2 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 1 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1 1 teaspoon cumin
- Several dashes Several dashes vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- to and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- to vinegar, to taste
- to green onions, to serve
- to cheddar cheese, to serve
- to cream, to serve
Stuffed Cabbage with Roasted Sweet Potato Stuffing
By Alqualonde
Traditional stuffed cabbage recipes often feature rice and crumbled beef, but I decided to change things up and cre...
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
- 1 red onion, peeled, diced
- 1 large tart apple such as Granny Smith, peeled, diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 sausages, these can be sweet Italian, chicken apple, turkey, buffalom, cut into chunks
- 1 cup natural apple juice or cider
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 1 sprinkle of sea salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, fennel
- handful of raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked
- 1/2 cup apple juice or cider
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- sea salt, to taste
- extra virgin olive oil, as needed
- strained tomatoes (24-ounce jar or can)
Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel
By Alqualonde
It has all of the taste and mouthfeel of a traditional lasagna without the fat of the cheese or a roux-based becham...
- 1 pound (about 16) lasagna noodles
- 2 to 2 1/2 pound butternut squash (or 2 pounds chopped squash)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large bunch (about 5 large leaves) chard, well-washed
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup water or white wine
- 1 cup milk, plus additional if needed
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for the top of the lasagna
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheese mix
Chicken and corn soup
By Alqualonde
Add this hearty chicken and corn soup recipe to your repertoire for a quick, delicious and healthy meal
- 20 g butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 5 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and sliced
- 1 litre chicken stock
- 2 x 420g cans creamed corn
- 2 x 125g cans corn kernels, drained
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- salt and cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped coriander leaves
Spiced Bundt Cake with Whiskey-Coffee Glaze
By Alqualonde
This particular bundt cake replaces sweet icing with a heady mixture of whiskey, black coffee, butter and brown sug...
- For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole or 2%)
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup American whiskey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for serving
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)