Tag: homemade

Pumpkin Curry Soup

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Pumpkin Curry Soup topped with plain yogurt and cilantro. Naan on the side.

I’m pretty sure this soup will impress you, as it did me. This combination of flavors is simply spectacular. INGREDIENTS: 7 cups                        Cooked pumpkin 2 stalks                      Celery, thinly sliced 2                                  Carrots, peeled and diced 1                                  Onion, diced 2                                  Apples, peeled, cored, and diced or 1 cup plain applesauce ½… Read more“Pumpkin Curry Soup”

Apple Betty

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A bowl of apple betty.

This is my version of a recipe I discovered many years ago in Treats to Remember, a cookbook put together by the UBC Bakeshop. It is one of my favourite apple desserts and is quick and easy to make. Similar to an apple crisp, this is a wonderful combination of… Read more“Apple Betty”

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

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Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup in a tomato base.

This is delicious! We like things a little on the spicy side so I use spicy Italian sausage and add cayenne pepper. Preparation and cooking time: 1 hr Serves: 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb                             Italian sausage, spicy or mild 1                                  Large onion, diced 2 cups                        Mushrooms, sliced 2                                  Carrots, shredded or… Read more“Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup”

Auntie Linda’s Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

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A deliciously thin, slightly crispy oatmeal coconut cookie. Add chocolate chips for variation.

As children, these cookies were a favorite for me and my sisters. When we would visit Nana and Grandpa’s, sometimes Auntie Linda would have made up a batch of these and we all loved them. They are sure to become a family favorite for you too! INGREDIENTS: ½ cup                         Butter… Read more“Auntie Linda’s Oatmeal Coconut Cookies”

Ultimate Macaroni Salad

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Ultimate Macaroni Salad served with baked beans and fresh veggies.

Ultimate macaroni salad can be served as a main dish or as a side, and is a great addition to a family picnic. You can double it up easily to feed an army of friends and relatives. I like to serve it with my baked beans. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup                          Macaroni… Read more“Ultimate Macaroni Salad”

Salads

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Taco salad. A bed of lettuce topped with tortilla chips, chili and cheese

Salads fit into any menu and add interest and nutrition to your meal with a combination of ingredients. Just look in your fridge and pantry and see what you can create! There is such a variety of salads – tossed, pasta, fruit, molded, seafood and so on. Then there are… Read more“Salads”

Fully Loaded Chicken Pot Pie

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Chicken pot pie topped with puff pastry

This fully loaded chicken pot pie is a little untraditional, but your family is sure to enjoy it. I have borrowed the presentation from Rachel Ray because, like her, I don’t like a soggy crust! Serves 4 – 6. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups                        Cooked chicken, cut up into small pieces 2… Read more“Fully Loaded Chicken Pot Pie”

Coconut Chocolate Snowballs

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This easy, no bake recipe will add lots of coconut flavour to your Christmas treat tray. Ingredients: 1 12 oz. package semisweet chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 ½ c graham wafer crumbs 1 ½ c coconut ½ c chopped walnuts 1 ½ c crispy rice cereal Shredded… Read more“Coconut Chocolate Snowballs”