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Jamaican Beef Patties
Adapted from Eating Well Magazine. These make a great appetizer or a fun snack. Enjoy with love, Catherine
Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Ravioli
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| Prep Time: | 60 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
Treat your special someone to this very delicious ravioli dish. Hopefully your sweetheart does not suffer from embarrassing foot odor because this dish will knock their socks off.
Chocolate Lava Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is quick and easy to make but it taste just like the ones you get at the fancy restaurants.
Lemon Cappellini with Grilled Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
A lemony pasta seasoned with Parmesan and fresh herbs topped with grilled chicken breast.
Blueberry Corn Muffins
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Adapted from Myra Goodman's Raspberry Corn Muffin recipe (in Food to Live By), these muffins are moist and delicious with a texture that I really like. The kids loved them, too.
Nana's Irish Soda Bread
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
This is a break from the traditional Irish soda bread in that it contains items that were not common to the average Irish household back in the 1800’s. This was my grandmother’s take on Irish Soda Bread. The best part is that it’s very flavorful and…
Curried Lentil Soup
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
The spices used to flavor this hearty, vegetarian soup were inspired by the time I spent in India and my love of Indian food. I top each serving with yogurt and serve it with toasted naan. The spicy scent takes me back to India.
Whole Wheat Pita
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| Prep Time: | 75 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Whole wheat pita can be expensive, but it's so easy to make that there's just no reason to pay more than you should.
Zucchini Pie
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is my mother’s recipe that I recently found looking through a very old cook book. It gives me much comfort to share it with all of you. It comes to you with wonderful memories and love. Enjoy!
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
This cake, from a family friend, was made with oleo- a.k.a. margarine -but I've replaced it with real butter. This is absolutely sinful and a must try for anyone who loves rich cake.
Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
I have evolved my recipe until I think I have achieved perfection. Crispy buffalo-style chicken wings out of the oven with loads of flavour.
Oven Fried Onion Rings
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a great way to have your onion rings and eat them too! Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine Adapted from: Eating Well Magazine
Italian Meatless Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This dish was originally given to me by my Italian mother in law as a meatless meatball by using breadcrumbs rather than meat. I took it a step further and added in some bulgar which gave it a meatier texture and was a great healthy substitute for the me…
The perfect hard boiled egg, every time!
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Today's post is a back to basics cooking lesson, How to boil an egg. The perfect boiled or hard boiled egg is when the egg is cooked all the way through and the yolk is golden , there shouldn't be a grey/green ring around the yolk. To me if a hard boiled…
Lemon Orzo
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Bright with the flavor of lemon, this side dish made with Orzo, a classic Greek pasta, is very simple to make.
Crepes Batter (Jam Filled)
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Crepes can be used as hors d'oeuvres and in sweet and savory dishes. Better to prepare this batter the day beforehand, or hours before using…it is better rested as the flour must absorb the liquid. The next day adjust the liquid / mixture and add flav…
Wacky Cake
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had; moist, flavorful and frugal! It's also vegan and costs less than $3 including the icing! We make this often here and the kids adore it.
Mexican Green Spaghetti
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This isn't a "traditional" Mexican dish but it is very common in the Northeast of Mexico, everyone in my family loves it and it's been a great hit among my friends now that I live in the USA, it is usually served to go with any type of meat (pork, beef, c…
Linguine with Baby Spinach and Almonds
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is very reminiscent of pesto and so good even the youngest of my kids loved it! Simple and delicious. This doubles and beyond very easily.
Apple Rolls
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Moist and very soft apple rolls ideal for breakfast! There is cheese in the dough thst gives softness to the rolls. Quick to make!
Elderberry flower cake
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
Financier cake, cheese mousse and elderberry flower gelatine.
Theresa's Healthy Breakfast
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A late morning approach to brunch or breakfast. Either way it is a sure fire delicious combination of healthy eating.
Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
I love a good thick spicy gumbo. The restaurant I work at has the best gumbo ever. I wanted to recreate my own version to make and enjoy at home. In gumbo, roux is key and if burned or undercooked can result in not so good gumbo. Since my favorite gumbo f…
Peach Cobbler (Adapted from Great American Home Baking Index Cards)
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This recipe turned out delightful. I hope you all will be as pleased as the faces at my table were… Enjoy!
JG's Grilled Sockeye Salmon
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
When the weather gets warm it is an invitation to use our outdoor grill. Grilled Sockeye Salmon is absolutely delicious! It does not need a fancy saucy topping, or any salty addition. Served with a microwaved “baked” potato and a veggie or fruit sa…






























