A brightly coloured and easy-to-make soup to warm you up when the weather and midterms are getting you down… Ingredients 2 cups chopped carrots (about 4 medium) 2 chopped medium parsnips 1 small onion 1 medium potato 3 cups vegetable stock 1 ½ cups milk Instructions 1) Sauté the vegetables[Read More…]
Recipes
Two new colourful concoctions
Tropic Thunder Ingredients Approx. 1 cup Orange Juice 2 ½ oz Blue Curaçao Dash of triple sec (optional) This is a simple and sweet drink for those of us who are feeling nostalgic for summertime. It is served on the rocks in a tall glass. Start by pouring the juice[Read More…]
Leftover Thanksgiving Recipes
Turkey, turkey everywhere! After a Thanksgiving feast, you probably can’t take any more turkey. Try some of these ideas to use up the extra Thanksgiving goodies. Most can be frozen and kept for those days when you are ready to indulge in more. Layered Stuffing Casserole: Mix your leftover stuffing[Read More…]
The best of the left-overs: turkey soup
Prep: 30min Total Time: 2h30min Makes: 6-8 servings Step 1: Make the turkey broth In a large pot, boil together for 1 to 1 ½ hours: – 2L water or chicken stock – 1 Turkey, all meat, fat removed – 1 onion, roughly chopped – 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped[Read More…]
Thanksgiving Stuffing
This tasty recipe is sure to make your side dish a main event this holiday weekend. Whether you’re serving it in a turkey or as a vegetarian alternative, you can bet it will be a hit! This recipe makes enough for about 8-10 people, so you may want to halve[Read More…]
Sweet Potato Recipe
Here is a classic feel-good family recipe that is perfect for Thanksgiving. Easy to prepare, this dish is a staple at any table come Thanksgiving weekend; it will definitely have you coming back for seconds! Ingredients 3-4 large sweet potatoes ¼ – ½ lb salted butter ¼ cup milk 1[Read More…]
Three quick, easy, and tasty desserts
Chocolate candy cups You will need: 2 bags chocolate chips (amount varies depending on how many you want to make) 1 bag balloons Parchment paper Baking sheet Your favourite candy Method: This recipe requires a little more finesse, as the balloon factor can be tricky. You might lose a few[Read More…]
Make a splash with a new drink
The Johnny Canuck This is an all-Canadian shooter recipe that involves our very own national delicacy: real maple syrup (NOT Aunt Jemima). So head to your local souvenir shop for some authentic syrup to get the most out of this one. • ½ oz. Captain Morgan® Dark Rum • ½[Read More…]
Dhal Makani
The enticing smells eminating from the local Indian hub are now available in your own home! This simple bean-based dish from the Punjab combines subtle flavours with a creamy texture to give you a hearty and healthy meal. Make this recipe in bulk, and keep in the fridge for several[Read More…]
A farewell meal to winter
Everything about summer is great. Sunshine, the lack of school, the revitalization of your bank account through a summer job, patios, lake breezes, boating, and of course, delectable fresh summer food. I have been blessed to live in a community where my food comes straight from the backyard of my[Read More…]
