Category: Recipe Box

Recipe: Mango Lime Crumble

For a unique dessert that will satisfy sweet cravings while keeping calories at bay, serve this delicious, fruit-filled dish. A flavourful medley of chopped mangoes and fresh lime is covered with a crunchy oatmeal topping for a non-traditional treat that looks and tastes heavenly. Lightly sweetened with naturally-sourced stevia, each serving contains only 157 calories …

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Mushroom, Tomato and Basil Ragout

Serve a green salad and crusty bread with this one-pot vegetarian dish. It’s perfect for a fast meal or as a side dish with grilled meat or fish. Orzo is tiny rice-shaped pasta. Servings4 Prep Time12 minutes Cook Time20 minutes Ingredients1 leek2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 pound small fresh mushrooms, halved1 can Italian …

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Arancini di Funghi (Mushroom Risotto Balls) by The Brunette Baker

Ingredients 1 cup Arborio Rice ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 cup crimini mushrooms, finely chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 3-4 cups chicken broth ½ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup Pecorino cheese, shredded Sea salt, to taste Frying: 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs 15-20 ½-inch cubes …

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Recipe: Mushroom Quesadillas

Mushroom Quesadillas by Kathy Jollimore of Eat Halifax Makes 4. Lime crema Prepare lime crema by combining all ingredients. Set aside. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions til starting to become translucent, about 3 min. Add mushrooms, jalapeno, and garlic. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook til mushrooms …

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10 Sunday Morning Egg Recipes for #NationalEggDay

Looking for new breakfast ideas? Consider trying one of these egg recipes to celebrate #NationalEggDay (June 3)! Eggs are high in protein and contain iron, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. And they’re only about 75 calories each. Here are ten delicious, unique recipes featuring eggs: 🥚 Zucchini and Onion Frittata 🥚 French-style Spinach and Cheese Omelette 🥚 The Muskoka …

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Watermelon and Basil Iced-Tea Punch

Whether you’re preparing for a day on the lake, a barbecue party or a simple meal in the backyard, iced tea is a refreshing summer classic. Try a new twist on an old favorite with a recipe that adds the natural sweetness of real fruit. When making this recipe, use an iced tea made with …

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Torte

Looking for an easy summer dessert recipe? Beat the heat with this simple recipe for a chocolate peanut butter ice cream torte. More great recipes can be found online at www.peanutbureau.ca. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Torte Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes Freezing time: 1 hour Makes 10 servingsIngredients:Chocolate Peanut Crust: 1 …

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Indo Jamaican Patties

A spicy blend of mushrooms and beef are packed inside a flaky pastry, making these appetizers hard to resist. The recipe is by Carol Nelson Brown of theyumyumfactor.blogspot.ca. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 mins. Indo Jamaican Patties Ingredients: Patties • 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed but still cold • 1 egg beaten with a …

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Grilled Peach, Apricot and Sweet Ricotta Layered Bread Pudding

When cooking up a storm on the grill this summer, don’t limit yourself to traditional burgers and sausages. Think outside the box with the endless possibilities for family barbecues (you can even barbecue in the morning), like this mouth-watering grilled peach, apricot and sweet ricotta layered “bread pudding.” Packed with the finest fruity flavours, this …

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Baked Brie With Maple-Bacon Apples

Savory-sweet appetizers welcome guests Creamy, buttery brie is always a crowd-pleaser. Warming brie helps bring out its flavor, while pairing it with Canadian apples is a great way to combine some of the best that harvest season has to offer. This appetizer recipe has decadent maple-bacon flavoring that is unique enough to serve when entertaining …

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