Category: Recipe Box

Recipe: Peanut Butter Granola Bites

If you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up, skip the junk food and reach for one of these tasty, easy-to-make, calorie-reduced bites. Packed with flavourful ingredients like oats, raisins and vanilla, these goodies keep your mouth happy and your stomach satisfied. Lightly sweetened with naturally-sourced stevia, each serving of peanut butter granola bites contains 6 grams …

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Whole Grain Ricotta Mushroom Tart with Tomatoes by Gourmandelle

Whole Grain Ricotta Mushroom Tart with Tomatoes by Gourmandelle Ingredients For the dough: 150g whole wheat flour 50g cold butter 1/4 glass of ice cold water sea salt For the filling: 2 cups sliced button mushrooms 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 onion, chopped a bunch of dill, chopped 2 tsps dry thyme …

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Recipe: Smoked Pulled Pork

Easily feed a crowd with delicious smoky barbecue When it comes to authentic ‘southern barbecue’, low and slow is the name of the game, say grilling specialists at Broil King. Allow yourself plenty of time with this pork shoulder recipe. Use low temperatures and allow the meat to rest before shredding. Additional recipes and grilling …

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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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