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Recipe: Spicy Whole Turkey
Spicy whole turkey for Thanksgiving! Who’s in? I am! This recipe is quite easy and gives your whole turkey a bit of kick this November. When I used to teach in Dallas, Texas, Thanksgiving was amazing – why? Because we got a whole week off! That’s how a worn out teacher thinks…time to catch up on laundry, cleaning the house, grading papers, holiday shopping, the 1343537 emails in my work inbox. The week was jam packed and I was excited to get up because I…
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Recipe: Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas – with chili? The perfect snack. These are easy to make – and being a celiac, I use these as ‘croutons’ in caesar salads. They are so good! You won’t be able to stop snacking on them. First, I use bagged chickpeas that I have to soak and cook first. They are better than canned, yet use what you have access to. Second, the spice is important. Recently, when my in-laws were here they introduced us to The Silk Road Spice Merchant and…
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Recipe: Banana Pancakes
Banana pancakes on this fine Sunday morning. Not only are these quick and easy, they are heathy and filling. Time to get that breakfast going – make the whole house smell like perfection. Ingredients 2 bananas 4 eggs 1 teaspoon of cinnamon about 2 1/2 cups of oats 2 tablespoons of oil First, gather all of your ingredients. Next, mix the eggs with the cinnamon. Then, add in the bananas. Slowly add in the oats about 1/2 a cup at a time. You’re looking for…
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Recipe: Greek Salad Dressing
Greek salad dressing. It’s easy to make and so much better than any bottle kind. It’s fresh, light, and packs some big flavours. Ingredients 1/3 cup of olive oil 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 teaspoon of minced garlic 3/4 teaspoon of oregano dash of salt and pepper First – gather all of your ingredients. My olive oil and vinegar get used a lot, so they are on the counter, ready to go. I love using my OXO shaker to…
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Recipe: Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Chickpea and spinach curry – perfect for meatless Monday today. Grab some fresh and local spinach and tomatoes from the market and you’ll be all set on your way to this flavourful and well seasoned curry. Try it tonight! Ingredients 1 red onion 3 garlic cloves tablespoon of olive oil teaspoon of cumin 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder 2 tablespoons of curry paste 5 roma tomatoes 2 cups of cooked chickpeas 1/2 cup of vegetable broth 2 bunches of spinach 1 squeeze of lemon 2-3…
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Recipe: Broccoli Chickpea Stir-fry
Broccoli chickpea stir-fry – for meatless Monday. So good. The stir-fry sauce is simple and good. The broccoli and chickpeas make the stir-fry hearty. Time to cook up dinner and eat healthy. Ingredients 1/2 cup of water 3 tablespoons of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce 1/2 a tablespoon of corn starch 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and sesame oil 2-3 heads of broccoli 1 yellow pepper 2 cups of chickpeas 6 teaspoons of canola oil 2 cups of rice noodles First –…
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Recipe: Berry Breakfast Bowl
Berry breakfast bowl. Full of colour (eat the rainbow) and healthy goodness. Use this recipe or make your own. This recipe is great when you have time to make breakfast, when you’re in a rush, try the oatmeal pumpkin breakfast bars. Ingredients 2/3 cup of cooked brown rice 1/2 cup of granola and greek yogurt 1/2 cup of blueberries, raspberries and pomegranate seeds 1 kiwi This recipe makes 2-3 bowls. Gather all of your ingredients. Wash your berries, get your pomegranate seeds washed, and slice…
