Category: Recipes

• Chicken Cordon Bleu Mini’s

  

  We enjoy the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu so this unique appetizer caught our attention. Credit for this recipe goes to LFaraone on allrecipes.com The only difference between our directions and the original is we froze out bites to use at a later date. Ingredients– 9 ounces ground chicken– ¼ cup cooked, diced ham– 1 egg– ½ cup Panko bread crumbs *– salt…

• Pepperoni & Mushroom Pizza Cups

  

  We expanded our appetizer offering for the Christmas season with this easy recipe. The final results turned out to be an amazing tasty treat! You may use any pizza ingredient combination to suit your taste profile. IngredientsCanola oil or non stick spray213 ml Primo Garlic & Basil Pizza sauce1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1) Cremini mushrooms…

• Spinach Artichoke Dip

  

  Ingredients 5 oz chopped frozen spinach well drained2 Tbsp finely diced garlic 10 oz jar of Alfredo sauce 14 oz can of artichokes well drained roughly chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 package of cream cheese (approximately 2 oz) Directions The day before thaw the spinach in a strainer.…

• Yellow Split Pea Soup – Quebec Style

  

  We had authentic Pea Soup during our visit to Old Quebec City and it was amazing! The Pea soup was way better than what I remember as a kid growing up in Western Canada! Now it’s my new favourite! We wanted to recreate our experience and found this recipe closely matching the same ingredient profile.…

• Canned Salsa

  

  It’s always nice to be able to pull some snack food out the the pantry on game day. It’s even more rewarding when the snack came out of your own garden. This recipe fits the bill. Ingredients 10 Cups diced peeled paste style tomatoes 5 Cups diced green pepper5 Cups diced onion2 three inch long…

• Baked Raspberry Custard

  

  This is a simple dessert to prepare. The tartness of the raspberries really comes through. Based on a French recipe called Raspberry Clafoutis. We tinkered with the recipe to get the flavour and texture we preferred. A great light dessert. Serves 8. Ingredients1/2 Cup all purpose flour1/4 Cup sugar plus 2 Tbsppinch of salt3 Tbsp…

• Faux Pear Balsamic Vinegar

  

  If you are canning pears this season, don’t throw out the peels or cores. Make faux pear balsamic vinegar!Why would anyone make faux balsamic vinegar? For one it tastes great and given it takes 25 years to make the authentic thick stuff we love. Neither of us are patient enough for that. Ingredients Pear peelings…

• Cilantro and Basil Pasta Salad

  

  A great salad in the summer when the garden is full of fresh herbs. This salad recipe is great to make the day ahead of your guests arriving. Serves 6. Ingredients 3 Cups dry elbow pasta1 Cup Sliced green onion1/2 Cup finely chopped fresh cilantro1/2 Cup finely chopped fresh basil1 Cup small cubed cheddar1 Cup…

• Herbed Rice and Bean Salad

  

  As summer approaches it’s nice to have a selection of salad recipes to choose from. Ingredients1 cup uncooked rice1 and 3/4 cup water1 can of kidney beans (398ml)1/4 cup finely chopped basil1/4 cup finely chopped parsley1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro3 Tbsp finely chopped oregano2 small garlic cloves finely diced3 chopped green onions1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp…

• Soft Tortillas

  

  We love soft tortillas . This recipe is easy to follow and makes a great sturdy yet very soft tortillas. Ingredients 1 Cup all purpose flour 1 Cup Masa Flour2 Tbsp lard or shortening 1/2 tsp salt3/4 Cup water. Directions Mix together the flours and salt. Add the lard and mix in until it resembles…