Salmon Patties
Cute little patties made with salmon, red peppers, and dijon mustard. 1 can (213g) sockeye salmon 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup diced red peppers 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp lemon pepper Combine … Read more
Peanut Butter Playdough
Fun dough for your kids to play with and snack on at the same time! 1 cup peanut butter 3 tbsp honey powdered milk Combine peanut butter and honey. Slowly add powdered milk until it reaches a dough-like consistency. I made this playdough when we had friends over for a playdate. I pulled out cookie cutters and plastic cutlery … Read more
Strawberry Yogurt Cereal Squares
Strawberry Yogurt Cereal Squares Tasty squares made from yogurt and cornflakes that are perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert. Printable Recipe 2 cups corn flakes 3/4 flour 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup applesauce 1 cup strawberry yogurt (or whatever flavour you prefer) 1 egg slightly … Read more
Steel-Cut Oatmeal in the Crockpot
Put it in the crockpot the night before and in the morning you’ll have hot oatmeal ready for you to enjoy! Use an oven-safe bowl that will hold at least 4 cups of liquid and will fit inside your crockpot. Fill it with 1 cup of steel-cut oats and 4 cups of water. Put it … Read more
Oatmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Banana Sauce
These healthy pancakes are loaded with fruit and fibre. They’re a great start to your day! Pancakes 1 1/2 cups quick oats 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup white flour 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 cups milk 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup applesauce 2 … Read more
The Loin King
Pork roast marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce. Recipe from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry: Great-tasting Food That Won’t Go from Your Lips to Your Hips! 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp oilive oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp curry powder … Read more
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with cottage cheese and spinach. Printable Recipe 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 10oz package of frozen chopped spinach 2 cups of cottage cheese 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tsp oregano salt and pepper 1 700ml bottle of pasta sauce 18 cooked jumbo pasta shells 1 … Read more
Soft Oatmeal and Banana Breakfast Cookies
Use up your leftover oatmeal to make these healthy muffin-like cookies. They’re the perfect thing to grab for a nutritious breakfast when you’re in a hurry. Printable Recipe 2 cups cooked oatmeal 2 mashed ripe bananas 2 tbsp margarine 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup raisins and/or chopped dry apricots 1 cup … Read more
My Favourite Sandwiches
Here are a couple of sandwiches I really like. They’re easy to make and taste so good! Grilled ham, cheese and guacamole sandwich: Pretty straighforward directions: place slices of cheese and ham on bread. Spread guacamole onto another slice of bread and place on top. Grill it like you would a grilled cheese sandwich (I use … Read more
Lord of the Breasts
Ok…that title sounds bad! This is recipe was originally called ‘Lord of the Wings’ but I’m using chicken breasts instead. Recipe adapted from Eat, Shrink and Be Merry (Lord of the Wings) Printable Recipe 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup BBQ sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp liquid honey … Read more
