RECIPES

from Cooking Vegetarian Let this handy chart inspire you to discover tasty sandwich combinations that include a grain product, filling, and veggies. Add spreads of your choice, such as soy mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, relish, pesto, or salsa. If you like, mix and match any of the grain, filling, and veggie suggestions, or add your own […]

from Becoming Vegetarian The process of sprouting greatly increases the availability to the body of zinc and other minerals in legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds. Sprouts, which are also loaded with vitamins and phytochemicals, add an interesting texture and flavour to salads, sandwiches, and stir-fries. They can be a valuable way to get fresh foods

from Cape Breton Island Traditional Recipes The ultimate comfort food with a little pizzaz! Ingredients 1 pound elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups milk, warmed 1 teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 pound

from Poppy and the Woods Awaken A favourite breakfast of Poppy and my grandkids! Ingredients1/4 cup all purpose flour1 cup milk3 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 tsp ground cinnamon10 thick slices of bread * *Preferably brioche or challah bread but can also be white toast bread DirectionsWhisk together the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla and cinnamon.

from Soup’s On Around the World This is one of my favorite childhood soups that my grandma (who I called Mémère) used to make with leftovers she had in her fridge. It’s simple, delicious, and healthy, and is only made better when followed by her homemade cinnamon buns. While this recipe has meat, I remember

from Soup Season What would Sunday lunch (the biggest meal of the week on the islands) be without a healthy serving of Callaloo, Rice, Stewed (or baked) Chicken, Macaroni Pie, Salad and boiled Plantain? Not to be confused with Jamaican callaloo (amaranth or what we call Chorai Bhagi). The main ingredient in our callaloo is

from Decking the Halls Cranberries have been a sauce to accompany the traditional bird at both Thanksgiving and Christmas in Western cultures for some centuries, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Making cranberry sauce is quick, and it keeps well in the fridge from the Thanksgiving supper to that of the Christmas celebration.

from After the Feast This hearty soup is a meal in itself—the kind of dish you’d imagine serving in a bread bowl, though I’ve yet to reach that level of plating ambition. Ingredients 2 Tbsp (30 mL) turkey schmalz or other cooking oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 2 sprigs

from You Are Human and You Need Cake This has been our family’s go-to holiday dessert for decades – I just adore it. I love that it comes out of the pan pre-decorated. If a slice or two of pear sticks to the pan, just peel it off and put it back where it belongs.

from Max and Indy at the Christmas Market This recipe is a family favourite – any time of year! Ingredients ¾ cup Crisco shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg ¼ cup molasses 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp ginger Extra