tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90272823934828612772012-02-16T11:04:56.448-08:00Recipes To The RescueSurvival BLOG For The Everyday CookRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.comBlogger2041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-87492337647864648792012-01-31T07:36:00.000-08:002012-01-31T07:36:18.658-08:00Menu PlanningMenu planning helps to get one's cooking life in order. When you come home at the end of a busy day and know what you are going to cook for dinner plus have all the food in the house it is like walking into a magically clean house. A sense of calm prevails.
Not that I do this every week, but I sure wish I did!
This is a too cute video - from Better Together BC website to get you through the Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-47249551472570944992012-01-19T09:52:00.000-08:002012-01-19T09:52:56.230-08:00Winter Cold = Comforting Soup
There is time for everything. Thomas A. Edison.....plus cooking!
Comforting Lentil Soup
serves 4
2 teaspoons oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed
1/3 cup brown rice
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
2 springs thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-80918753133440417022012-01-10T10:52:00.000-08:002012-01-10T10:52:45.981-08:00January 2012- What Is Your Cooking ChallengePlanning meals, organizing our cooking life so that it is interesting, easy, and tasty.
What's Yours cooking challenge for 2012?
......Here is another recipe from the Fall Newsletter that is posted on the website
risotto with loads of veggiesServes 4
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 leek, tops removed, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 zucchini diced
12 asparagus stalks, ends removed and cut Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-57767913198763083172011-12-14T21:49:00.000-08:002011-12-14T21:49:41.274-08:00Recipes To The Rescue NewsletterThe Fall Newsletter is out! Here is a sampling of what you can taste.
chocolate upside down cake1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 oz square unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping
1/3 cup cocoa
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups boiling water
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-11789878912388285442011-10-04T21:47:00.000-07:002011-10-04T21:47:01.389-07:00Summer Folds Into FallYes, September completely passed me by - whoosh! I secretly did not want summer to end so I refused to recognize September. However, one can not avoid October. The air smells of autumn, the leaves are thinking of turning colour, and the Halloween decorations are appearing in doorways.
As we head indoors (for what I hope is not a never-ending rainfall), here is a fun treat for all.
Brown Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-55660481896717079132011-08-29T10:57:00.000-07:002011-08-29T10:59:24.291-07:00Is My Chicken Cooked?The best way to tell if your meat is cooked is to buy a instant-read meat thermometer........once meat is out of the oven check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat......if undercooked put it back in the oven.....don't forget to pull out the meat thermometer before you put the meat back in.........trust me....they melt if left in the oven.
Check out the Food Inspection Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-2688387068903044292011-08-16T10:08:00.000-07:002011-08-16T10:09:58.873-07:00Local Produce.....yummy!
Get Inspired to Cook By Buying Local!
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-60948880634295214342011-07-24T21:29:00.000-07:002011-07-24T21:29:02.127-07:00Cooking And Exercise Are Similar We first make our habits, but then our habits make us. John DrydenCooking and exercise are similar, they both take time. Like exercise, home cooking (with fresh whole foods) is also good for our bodies. The key is to start doing both so they become a habit in our daily lives. We are all worth the effort and time. Start small and build on your success.
Sunday night is a time to plan yourRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-77298629540876536882011-07-15T13:25:00.000-07:002011-07-15T13:25:40.949-07:00Simple and Fast Barbecue Sauce
When will the weather turn into summer?
What's with the year of rain? As a rookie gardener, trying to grow my own food, I have to have some weather cooperation! I am definitely discouraged, as very little is growing.
In anticipation of summer sunshine.....sometime.....here is a quick and simple Barbecue Sauce recipe. I plan to use it soon.....weather dependant!
Simple Barbecue Sauce
2 Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-25149211419315548832011-07-10T21:53:00.000-07:002011-07-10T21:55:09.544-07:00Menu Plan for Your Week and Include Strawberry JamIt’s the weekend and time to take 30 minutes to sit down with a blank piece of paper and figure out what you will cook for the family this week. Make a shopping list, shop and just cook it!
For your challenge this week I suggest making strawberry jam. Strawberries are almost finished now so you need to make your jam NOW. Here is a link to couple of websites on how to make jam.Canadian Living Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-4176233899904701282011-07-06T22:20:00.000-07:002011-07-06T22:20:40.689-07:00Need Some Cooking Inspiration?Head to a food Market and buy some real food!Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-24074542992779342082011-06-28T14:13:00.000-07:002011-06-28T14:13:01.054-07:00Kid Friendly Chili MacaroniServing a vegetarian meal and a fish dish in one week may be a challenge. Especially when you want to make a fast dish that everyone (including kids) will eat and when the whole family is on a different schedule. A fast, easy, kid-friendly meal is often the only answer. Chili Macaroni is what I came up with. There is always tomorrow to be vegetarian.
Chili Macaroni
Serves 4
1 tablespoons oil
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-36710586649004300102011-06-26T21:42:00.000-07:002011-06-26T21:42:47.474-07:00Sunday - A Day To Menu PlanIt's Sunday and time to prepare for your week of cooking. I'd like to suggest one fish dish, if you live in B.C.....you can find fresh wild Alaskan Sockeye at the fish market and one vegetarian meal..... good luck!Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-66199345563030301092011-06-21T08:34:00.000-07:002011-06-21T08:34:25.335-07:00Cook it! and Grow it!As everyday cooks I challenge you all to ‘think outside the box!’ I encourage everyone to prepare one vegetarian meal this week and to grow something. Buy a seedling or plant a seed and grow a vegetable or a herb. This could be in a pot or in the garden. I planted my cucumber seeds last night….I have no idea what I am doing…it may be too late to start growing seeds buy what the heck! I did itRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-49248695959003579002011-06-20T12:39:00.000-07:002011-06-20T12:39:16.558-07:00Time Get's In The Way Of Cooking!There is time for everything.
Thomas A. Edison
It takes time to cook and when we don’t have time we end up eating food that may not be the best fuel for our bodies (take out, frozen dinners etc.).We need to believe that we are worth the extra time it takes to plan, shop and cook. If more meals are made at home with fresh whole foods then the fake foods (food that does not come from the Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-19228694880892220002011-06-15T09:46:00.000-07:002011-06-15T09:46:39.628-07:00Pesticides?Are you concerned about pesticides? Apples appear to be the culprit as seen in the Chicago Tribune ....but apples are good for us and an easy snack.....we just have to wash them or peel them before eating.
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-47853792442888872572011-06-09T21:29:00.000-07:002011-06-09T21:29:16.760-07:00Graham Bread, A Recipe From The Past!When I think of Mrs. Krutz, our long time babysitter, memories flood back to me of her chocolate pudding cake. I can even taste it. She was our surrogate grandmother – short, round with a quick wit and warm smile. I remember her being a great cook. One dessert she made was a thin white cake floating in a pond of molten chocolate pudding. In reality, it was probably made with a Duncan Hinds Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-68224578361633078592011-06-08T13:45:00.000-07:002011-06-08T13:45:47.885-07:00Recipes To The Rescue Spring NewsletterThe Recipes To The Rescue Spring Newsletter is now posted on the RTTR Website! Cucumbers is the theme. You can sign up to receive the seasonal Newsletter by visiting the RTTR Website.
Happy Cooking!
P.S. I have planted my vegetable seeds in the garden....have you?Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-39451275620919158322011-06-06T10:24:00.000-07:002011-06-06T10:25:45.020-07:00Plant Your Veggie GardenNeed some inspiration to get you into the garden to plant your vegetables, Fine Gardening Magazine may help. I plan to plant to day....Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-48027718367280337462011-06-01T11:11:00.000-07:002011-06-01T11:11:48.483-07:00Once A Week Vegetarian ChallengeSo I did make a vegetarian meal last Sunday – Red Lentil Dal with Vegetables. As we sat down to eat the bowl full of yellow slop on white rice, my son casually got up and went into the kitchen. He returned with an armful of food: buns, mayo, sandwich meat, and cheese. The other three promptly replied with enthusiasm that the curry dish was like a soup and SHOULD be served with sandwiches.
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-79083376831963372562011-05-29T13:46:00.000-07:002011-05-29T13:46:03.890-07:00Menu PlanTake some time today and menu plan for the week. Save yourself time, money and stress. Time to start planting some vegetables or herbs for the summer. I have bought my seeds and....
This years crop!
...had an expectant assistant help me!
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-84151596285409865392011-05-27T12:14:00.000-07:002011-05-27T12:14:29.178-07:00Chicken Stir FryI threw out the challenge to RTTR cooks to prepare one vegetarian meal this week. I must confess I have not done so yet! Yesterday, I made a chicken stir-fry with lots of vegetables, but not quite vegetarian. Since we are going out for dinner on Saturday, it leaves me only two dinners left to meet the challenge.
Chicken Stir-fry
Serves 4
Use whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, serveRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-3419987956043334522011-05-25T13:15:00.000-07:002011-05-25T13:19:14.049-07:00You Can Control the Food You Eat. Just Open the Door to the Kitchen and Cook it!
What one has to do usually can be done.Eleanor Roosevelt
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-33835098058798885292011-05-24T10:12:00.000-07:002011-05-24T10:12:09.941-07:00Get Inspired to Cook - Try Something New
What is it?
One way to get inspired to cook is to try something new.
Next time you are shopping pick a fruit or vegetable you don't usually purchase. Bring it home, find a recipe and cook with it. It doesn't have to be something exotic like the dragon fruit above, but something as simple as beets, radishes, squash, zucchini - it could even be a herb....I'm sure there is something you Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-82398038472507179432011-05-20T13:55:00.000-07:002011-05-20T13:55:17.485-07:00Fish Taco Demo
Recipes To The Rescue Spring Newsletter is coming soon with a Fish Taco Recipe. Here is a fun Fish Taco demonstration from CBS T.V. with Bobby FlayRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-43064463760593300752011-05-20T12:24:00.000-07:002011-05-20T12:24:09.077-07:00Local Produce Late In ArrivingWe will get local produce eventually but the Vancouver Sun reported the growing season is three weeks behind due to cold yucky weather.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-69245946751385165372011-05-19T15:44:00.000-07:002011-05-19T15:44:06.623-07:00Halibut with Strawberry Salsa
I certainly am enjoying all the tasty organic strawberries while patiently waiting for the local ones to appear. Halibut is plentiful right now. Take advantage of both by trying this recipe from the Recipes To The Rescue Newsletter Spring 2005.
Halibut with Strawberry SalsaServes 41 cup strawberries, sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced1 tablespoon lime juice2 tablespoons chopped Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-90526730959208278382011-05-16T16:36:00.000-07:002011-05-16T16:36:43.111-07:00The weather is not too inspiring to be thinking about your garden, however, if you are planning to grow something this spring now is the time to start planning. Minter Garden's May Newsletter will help you get started. Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-25915240735068686032011-05-15T10:04:00.000-07:002011-05-15T10:04:02.113-07:00Sunday - Menu Planning, Quick Pineapple ChickenIf music be the food of love, play on.
William Shakespeare
It is Sunday and game one of the CANUCK’S third round in the playoff series. It’s also time to organize your week of menu planning.
Take 20 minutes and sketch out what you wish to cook this week, find recipes, mark the pages of the cookbooks with sticky notes, write a shopping list,Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-69949802177144916142011-05-12T11:14:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:40:30.304-07:00Chatelaine Recipe - Upside Down Sheperd's PieI have not tried this recipe from Chatelaine...but it looks like it might be worth making.....quick, fast and kid friendly. Upside-Down Shepherd's PieRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-10862301317719677062011-05-10T10:51:00.000-07:002011-05-10T10:51:10.403-07:00Strawberries
From Granville Market
There are lots of great imported strawberries out this year. I believe the organic strawberries are cheaper this year and definitely tasty! I do hope our local strawberries survive all the winter/spring rain….fresh local strawberries are the best!
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-74304496542799476422011-05-08T13:47:00.000-07:002011-05-08T13:47:16.308-07:00Menu Plan - Sweet and Sour Rhubarb Pork Chops
Rhubarb
Menu Plan
Sunday is a good day to Menu Plan. Take a few minutes and look at your calender. Decide what you want to cook for the week and remember to include the side dishes. Write a shopping list, and do your grocery shop. To add some excitement to this boring routine, try shopping at a different grocery store and purchase different name-brand products. Switch it up, try different Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-33890828186237333712011-05-05T13:33:00.000-07:002011-05-05T13:33:24.679-07:00Rhubarb-Strawberry-Blueberry CobblerRhubarb-Strawberry-Blueberry Cobbler
Serves 4
Filling:
3 cups rhubarb, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Toppings:
1 cup all purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
¼ cup butter
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
Filling: preheat ovenRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-32563436556876795932011-05-02T22:39:00.000-07:002011-05-02T22:39:20.909-07:00Rhubarb and Michelle ObamaIt appears that Michelle Obama enjoys rhubarb as found on the Obama Foodorama blog....a recipe for Rhubarb, Strawberry Crisp. Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-37411466715050828752011-05-02T10:10:00.000-07:002011-05-02T10:10:41.168-07:00Rhubarb Pie
.... my rhubarb cake turned into a pie....just as good!
Rhubarb PieServes 6
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups rhubarb, sliced into ¼” pieces
store-bought pie shells
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Whisk together eggs, juice, flour, salt, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then add rhubarb. Spoon rhubarb mixture into Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-18125642804172497482011-05-01T22:15:00.000-07:002011-05-01T22:16:09.927-07:00Sunday = Menu Planning For The WeekSunday Night. Take 1/2 hour and plan what you will cook for dinner this week. Make a shopping list, and on the way home from work, stop, and shop for the week.
Oh.....and don't forget to vote for a Prime Minister on your way home as well on Monday!Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-90374421040141659952011-04-29T08:18:00.000-07:002011-04-29T08:18:48.793-07:00Rhubarb Sugar CakeI bought the rhubarb but still haven't done anything with it..... but I will make this cake.... soon... because rhubarb is highly perishable and only lasts 3-5 days (tightly wrapped) in the refrigerator.
Rhubarb Sugar Cake½ cup soft butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-71479359228265339742011-04-27T14:50:00.000-07:002011-04-27T14:50:37.770-07:00RHUBARB....FINALLYI am a big rhubarb fan and have been patiently waiting for the local fruit to appear in the grocery stores. I first spotted some red celery-looking stalks about 1 1/2 weeks ago, however, like our spring weather, it quickly disappeared. Yesterday I found some more and have proof that it does exist. Let's hope it's here for awhile....Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-8141369388939431412011-04-25T17:36:00.000-07:002011-04-25T17:36:52.326-07:00Menu Planning Will Help You Eat Your Fruits and VeggiesIt is Sunday Night and time to get your weekly cooking life organized
Take some time and look at your week's schedule. Match recipes to what you are doing and plan what you will cook. Write up a shopping list. Decide on the side dishes and include a variety of vegetables. Check out the Canada Food Guide to see how many fruits and vegetables a day you should eat. Lucy, our dog, should eat Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-33453340881239195432011-04-20T11:08:00.000-07:002011-04-20T11:08:10.848-07:00RHURBARBAre your taxes done? If so, now you can look forward to spring. Personally I’m looking forward to seeing the arrival of fresh local produce…that is, if they don’t get flooded out by one of our innumerable rain storms! I’m waiting for Rhubarb and according to GET LOCAL it should be here in April.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-70000393978619810042011-04-12T12:09:00.000-07:002011-04-12T12:09:18.187-07:00Super FoodsIn case you were wondering what foods you should concentrate on eating.....this list is found at the Woman's Day website.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-63020160157056903932011-04-11T10:35:00.000-07:002011-04-11T10:35:47.606-07:00Pasta with Fresh Basil and AsparagusPasta with Fresh Basil and Asparagus
A true taste of spring!
Serves 4
1 pound linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced thin
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 pound asparagus, broken into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heatRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-74070690655872853952011-04-08T12:20:00.000-07:002011-04-08T12:21:02.766-07:00Asparagus in Vinaigrette
Asparagus in Vinaigrette
When purchasing asparagus look for straight stalks with compact pointed tips. They should be no thicker than a fat crayon. Before cooking snap off the inch of woody white fiber at the base.
Serves 4
1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
Steam asparagus Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-58655999573948476222011-04-06T18:55:00.000-07:002011-04-06T18:56:12.403-07:00Asparagus - Quick Facts
Speaking of asparagus....did you know the asparagus was a member of the lily family? Asparagus plants live 8-10 years and the spear's size indicates the age of the plant - the thicker the asparagus, the older the plant. Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-7231774179939355602011-04-05T10:25:00.000-07:002011-04-05T10:25:54.651-07:00Roasted AsparagusDon't let the cold spring rain showers deter you from thinking that it's spring. Spring brings new produce to the fruit and vegetables stands and the first to appear is asparagus. If you haven't try roasting it, try it, you will not be disappointed.
Roasted Asparagus
Serves 4
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends snapped off
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-44919632923588083152011-04-01T11:37:00.000-07:002011-04-01T11:44:48.639-07:00Smaller Packages of FoodI picked up my usual bag of granola the other day and it was considerably smaller. The same price just smaller. Then there was a article in the New York Times that confirmed my suspicion. As the cost of food rises, the bags get smaller.....Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-53933036308974449692011-03-31T21:21:00.000-07:002011-03-31T21:21:30.623-07:00How Do You Measure Up?How many grams in a pound? How many pounds in a kg? Confused? Here is a simple conversion chart to put your measurements into perspective.
1 oz = 28 grams
1/4 pound = 114 g = 4 oz
1 pound = 454 g = 16 oz
2.2 pounds = 1 kgRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-57706954524746936432011-03-30T08:33:00.000-07:002011-03-30T08:33:43.994-07:00Ketchup TriviaEver notice on a Heinz ketchup bottle it says 57 varieties? Are there really 57 varieties of ketchup? No. According to the Heinz home web page, Mr. Heinz made the number up. He liked the number 5 and 7 and hence the name Heinz 57. There is no relation to the name and the varieties of products Heinz sells. ketchup will keep for up to 6 months in the refrigerator.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-65379043715117370002011-03-24T20:21:00.000-07:002011-03-24T20:21:05.119-07:00What's For Dinner Tonight? Why Not Try Chicken Pot Pie
...Here is a super easy recipe especially if you have left over chicken.
Chicken Pot Pie
Serves 4
1/4 cup butter
2 medium sized leeks, white part only , washed well, chopped
1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken stock
3 cups cooked chicken
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 medium sized potato, peeled, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 bay leaf
salt and Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-49520779187103851262011-03-22T10:53:00.000-07:002011-03-22T10:53:24.852-07:00Tips For Shopping On A Budget
Granville Market
As the cost of food keeps escalating, shopping on a budget will be a necessity. (If it is not already)
Here are a few tips to help you shop on a budget....I like the one on growing your own herbs and spices. Even I can grow herbs and spices... which makes me a sustainable gardener!
• Make a shopping list and buy only what you need. Never shop hungry because you tend to buy Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-5810348800786973132011-03-21T22:01:00.000-07:002011-03-21T22:11:52.254-07:00Recipes To The Rescue Winter Newsletter
Lucy
The Latest Recipes To The Rescue Newsletter can be found on the Recipes To The Rescue Website. It's about carrots. Enjoy!Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-83249070142586556422011-03-20T21:14:00.000-07:002011-03-20T21:14:23.334-07:00Changing Your Eating HabitsChanging your eating habits can be a challenge and a struggle - but don't despair as Winston Churchill once said:success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm...keep on tryingRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-42518997765845159752011-03-15T11:36:00.000-07:002011-03-15T11:36:46.770-07:00The Beehive of HoneyMy sister’s black lab Millie has a neurotic fear of bees. She only goes outside on rainy days because she has learned that bees do not buzz around in the rain. Millie knows she will not get stung by a bee when it’s wet out.
I’m mentioning bees because they are fascinating. The interesting thing about bees is that they make honey and the taste of the honey is dependant on their flight path andRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-65612231036274218052011-03-12T22:48:00.000-08:002011-04-11T11:13:37.180-07:00Chocolate Chip CookiesIn Celebration of Spring Break ... a recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chocolate semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream together Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-89684501659891627862011-03-09T22:12:00.000-08:002011-03-09T22:13:48.807-08:00Winter Recipes To The Rescue Newsletter, Carrot CakeThe Winter RTTR Newsletter is almost finished and will be out by the weekend (I hope). When I mentioned this at dinner tonight the family (all 3 boys) thought I was stretching it by calling it winter when it's almost spring. But that's the point, it is not spring. To give you a taste of what to expect, here is the Carrot Cake recipe I am working on. It may change by the weekend ...I'm Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-4467694696027909102011-03-08T12:37:00.000-08:002011-03-08T12:37:01.014-08:00Cook and You Will Control the Food That Goes Into Your BellyWhy don't we cook anymore? It’s not because we don’t know how to cook or don’t like cooking, it’s just that cooking is a low priority in our hectic lives. Let’s face it, if we don’t cook, it’s no big deal; there is always something to fill our bellies!
However, if we don’t cook we tend to neglect the quality of the food we eat. We eat convenience goods, take-out or deli food instead of fruitsRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-16132660214790877032011-03-07T11:01:00.001-08:002011-03-07T11:02:33.731-08:00Google Recipe Search SiteGoogle has set up a special page to help us search for recipes.....http://www.google.com/landing/recipes/Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-18748347138413649902011-03-06T09:00:00.000-08:002011-03-06T09:02:22.990-08:00Menu Plan Today!It's Sunday, a day to strategize what you will eat for the week. Take 45 minutes now. Find the recipes. Write a shopping list. Go and shop. Voila! All your week of thinking done.
There are many forms and ways you can map out your cooking week, but here is an example from Ontario Health,( ignore the fact that it's written for Diabetics) a template to get you started.
Just Do It.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-35951227464317953612011-03-03T15:03:00.000-08:002011-03-03T15:03:40.037-08:00How To Store Fruits And Vegetables.The Produce Department at grocery stores cringe when they see me walk in. I purposely rearrange their nicely displayed fruits and vegetables while hunting for the perfect fruit. Why buy something with a blemish, bruise or cut? I feel, if it's my money I have the right to pick the freshest fruit. Yesterday, I was in Safeway trying to decide which jalapeno to buy. They all felt soft and wobblyRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-65752149501424778842011-03-01T08:54:00.000-08:002011-03-01T08:54:09.377-08:00Chili For Dinner Tonight?What's for dinner? Why not try a beef Chili. This recipe is versatile, add vegetables such as corn, carrots, beans...whatever the kids will eat!
Chili
Serves 4-6
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound extra lean ground beef
2 cans (28 fl oz) chopped tomatoes with their juice
1 can (19 fl oz) can black beans, rinsed
1 can (19 fl oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed
Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-61277377851625441442011-02-28T08:59:00.000-08:002011-02-28T08:59:41.967-08:00The Confusion of Best Before Dates....To take the mystery out of what 'Best Before Dates' really mean, go to Canadian Government Food Safety Website. Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-31389081313863737792011-02-27T10:45:00.000-08:002011-02-27T10:45:07.936-08:0010 Ways To Save Money On Food ShoppingToday is Sunday. The day to sit down and Menu Plan for your week of cook.
Food For Thought, here is some tips to consider before shopping as found in Good Housekeeping WebsiteRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-22389511605087107292011-02-24T12:14:00.000-08:002011-02-24T12:14:25.042-08:00Is Cooking A Lost Skill ? Michael Pollan discussesIs cooking a lost skill? Michael Pollan, author of "In Defence of Foods" discusses this question with Harry Blazer veteran Food Marketing Researcher from the NDP group who comments on whether cooking skills will ever reemerge...“Not going to happen,” he told me. “Why? Because we’re basically cheap and lazy. And besides, the skills are already lost. Who is going to teach the next generation to Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-9889078259181039852011-02-22T16:49:00.000-08:002011-02-22T16:49:17.123-08:00Do You Buy Local (Canadian) Foods?We are all familiar with the Buy BC program that the B.C. government started...now the Federal government is starting a similar program as reported on GLOBAL NEWSRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-79350880293871965882011-02-21T14:13:00.000-08:002011-02-21T14:13:44.899-08:00Why We Should Eat 5 Fruits and Vegetables A DayAccording to the British Food Standard Agency, we should eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day because of a WHO (World Health Organization) recommendation from 1991
The WHO advice is based on many different studies. These have shown consistently that populations that have a high intake of fruit and veg have a lower incidence of heart disease, some cancers and other health problems.
The WHO Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-87838982347588009712011-02-20T17:44:00.000-08:002011-02-20T17:44:10.827-08:00Menu Plan on SundayIt is Sunday....a day to plan your week of cooking. Take 1/2 hour, look at your calender and plan what you will cook for the week. Try a variety of ingredients to make dinner interesting. Here is an article to give you some tips from Dairy Goodness.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-24599447068406177532011-02-18T09:00:00.000-08:002011-02-18T09:00:21.665-08:00Jamie Oliver's Philosophy
Food is life and Jamie Oliver, in his Jamie Oliver way wants everyone to eat well and enjoy life. Jamie Oliver's philosophy on his website says it all....
So when I talk about having a 'healthy' approach to food, and eating better I'm talking about achieving that sense of balance: lots of the good stuff, loads of variety, and the odd indulgence every now and then. Read More......Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-26454980191636588032011-02-17T07:44:00.000-08:002011-02-17T07:49:01.004-08:00The Rising Cost of FoodI grocery shop all the time - for community kitchens, healthy cooking classes and for a family of 3 boy/men (not sure when your kids officially become men). I am always shocked when I go through the Canadian Superstore checkout stand at the cost of the same food I've been buying for the last 10 years. I can not get used to the cost of food. It is shocking. I would say my food bill has gone up Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-37892151776821174862011-02-16T15:50:00.000-08:002011-02-16T15:50:59.129-08:00Fibre May Help You Live Longer!
Almonds are an easy way to add fibre to your diet
Fibre has always been tooted (pun intended) as being good for us. A study reported in the Wall Street Journal states that fibre not only is good for out digestion but will increase our lives!
How much fibe do we need? CTV B.C. reports:
A woman who wants to meet the 25 gram guidelines for daily fibre intake could eat one-third cup of Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-70110904999125718862011-02-15T12:16:00.000-08:002011-02-15T12:24:56.855-08:00HOW TO MAKE DINNER TIME FUNFamily Meals are a great way to connect with your kids. Here are 10 suggestions on how to make dinner time 'fun' as listed on PARADE Magazine's blog based on Laurie David's Book THE FAMILY DINNER.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-63386059547334817892011-02-14T13:44:00.000-08:002011-02-14T13:44:27.700-08:00Virtural Grocery Shopping TourGrocery shopping and feeding the family well is as confusing as a crossword puzzle.
Here is a grocery shopping tour video which takes you through a store and points out the 'healthy choices'.
Watch the video or scroll down and read a synopsis of the video. It definitely is easier than a crossword puzzle!Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-80375096468976319702011-02-13T10:22:00.000-08:002011-02-13T20:27:11.373-08:00Sunday....Time To Menu Plan For The Week.Menu Planning really is the way to feed your family well, and eat right.
Take 1/2 hour today to sit down with your family calender and strategize.
Decided today, what meals you will make for the week. Use familiar recipes or try a new one.
The key is to Just Do It and your cooking week will be a breeze. Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-65937890618266264112011-02-12T09:35:00.000-08:002011-02-12T09:35:58.241-08:00RECIPE #6 GRAHAM COOKIESGRAHAM COOKIES
Double the recipe and freeze the extra.
¾ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast pecans in oven for 10 minutes until fragrantRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-43245083134928639392011-02-10T23:00:00.000-08:002011-02-10T23:00:34.796-08:00MENU PLAN RECIPE #5 BEEF, BROCCOLI, MUSHROOM STIR-FRYBeef, Broccoli, Mushroom Stir-Fry
You can use whatever veggies you want in this stir-fry.
Serves 4
1 ½ pounds flank steak
1 ½ tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons dry sherry
11/2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ cup chicken stock
½ teaspoon Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-67503709566947362232011-02-09T22:46:00.000-08:002011-02-09T22:46:50.592-08:00MENU PLAN RECIPE #4 Italian Bean CasseroleItalian Bean Casserole
A Mexican dish disguised as an Italian…..
Serve with rice and a green salad
Serves 4
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 6 ounce can tomato sauce
1 28 fl oz can chopped tomatoes
¾ teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups cheddar cheese, Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-3929748919890699252011-02-08T17:47:00.000-08:002011-02-08T17:47:37.703-08:00MENU PLAN RECIPE #3 Pork Loin With HoisinPork Loin With Hoisin
Serves 4
1 ½ pounds pork loin chops
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon oil
1 ½ tablespoon dry sherry
½ teaspoon chili paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, minced
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
Cut pork into thin slices. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Add pork and marinate in refrigerator. Heat large skillet over Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-30318587978011694972011-02-07T17:31:00.000-08:002011-02-07T17:31:19.975-08:00MENU PLAN RECIPE #2 HONEY, APRICOT, CURRANT CURRY CHICKENHoney, Apricot, Currant Curry Chicken
Serve with rice and steamed veggies
Serves 4
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup dried apricots, slice
½ cup currants
2 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
¼ cup liquid honey
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Arrange onions, apricots and currants on the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Arrange Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-31938525963169097002011-02-06T22:47:00.000-08:002011-02-06T22:48:17.840-08:00A Weekly Menu Plan With Recipes And Shopping ListWhat are you cooking for dinner this week? If you have time, sit down and write down your menu plan based on your weekly plans. If you need some inspiration, here is a weekly recipe plan. The recipes will be posted daily.
Simmering Spaghetti Sauce – makes lots, freeze extra for another night.
Honey, Apricot, Currant, Curry Chicken – arrange onions, dried fruit in a shallow pan, place chicken onRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-70691266162428744712011-01-28T07:51:00.000-08:002011-01-28T07:51:48.210-08:00Weekly Recipe Dessert - Ginger Cake with Lemon Glaze
Ginger Cake With Lemon Glaze
2 cups all purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup molasses
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¾ cup confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a square 8x8 inch square pan or line with parchment paper. Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-23456140483367836872011-01-27T09:23:00.000-08:002011-01-27T09:23:10.590-08:00Weekly Recipe Plan #5 Hoisin Veggie Stir-Fry
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away!
Hoisin, Veggie, Stir-fry
Serves 4
2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon chili paste (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, finely minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green pepper, cut into Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-11418957715071567172011-01-26T17:21:00.000-08:002011-01-26T17:21:30.179-08:00Weekly Recipe #4 Snapper With Olive, Caper, Sun-Dried Tomato Salsa
Interesting Colour Of Carrots From Granville Market
Snapper With Olive, Caper, Sun-Dried Tomato Salsa
Serves 4
10 kalamata olives, pitted, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
10 sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted in water and chopped or packed in oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pound fresh snapper Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-22345623885476987532011-01-25T13:50:00.000-08:002011-01-25T13:50:27.713-08:00Weekly Recipe #3 Turkey, Black Bean Chili
How many fruits and vegetables do you eating in one day? Canada's Food Guide recommends adult women eat 7-8 per day and adult men 7-10 per day.
Turkey, Black Bean Chili
Serve with rice. Chili makes great leftovers!
Serves 8
2 tablespoons oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-89488013828938323042011-01-24T06:47:00.000-08:002011-01-24T06:47:23.550-08:00Weekly Recipe #2 Mushroom and Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry
Bread Store at Granville Island.
Mushroom and Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry
Serves 4
If your family does not eat mushrooms, substitute other vegetables such as, carrots, cauliflower or broccoli or a combination of veggies. Serve with rice.
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoon medium dry sherry
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated
1 pound sirloin Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-89400303998063445842011-01-23T12:21:00.000-08:002011-01-27T09:25:21.011-08:00A Weekly Menu Plan, Shopping List and Recipe #1
Need inspiration to cook?....go to Granville Island!
Today is Sunday, a day to menu planning for the week. Do you all your thinking now, and free up your week of thinking about ‘what to cook’ for dinner. It will reduce a whole ton of stress.
To help you out, here is a suggested Weekly Menu Plan. Each recipe will be posted daily. Mix and Match the recipes, throw in your own ideas, do a Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-6150854283207492492011-01-19T22:17:00.000-08:002011-01-19T22:17:55.240-08:00How To Store NutsWhat is a three letter word that describes a hard shelled fruit? Give up? A nut. Confused? Nuts are confusing.
Hazelnuts, chestnuts, cashews and acorns are fruits with a dry shell. Almonds, walnuts, coconuts and macadamia nuts are edible kernels from a fruit. Brazil, pistachio and pine nuts are actually seeds and peanuts are legumes. See why nuts can drive you crazy!
Nuts are high in oil; henceRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-75052201148215419992011-01-18T16:54:00.000-08:002011-01-20T09:03:08.669-08:00Why We Should Buy Canadian Milk.
The Truth About Canadian Milk from BC Dairy Foundation on Vimeo.
A cute video. And did you know that in the U.S. they do use growth hormones in their dairy cows and do not have to label their milk to indicate so. For a scientific review refer to this Cornell Univervsity blurbRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-84374759978613409402011-01-13T09:50:00.000-08:002011-01-13T09:55:18.706-08:00Cooking Dinner Is Like Walking The Dog
If she does not take me for a walk soon, she will be sorry!
Yesterday I was running late, too many things to do before going to work. Then there was the dog to walk. A enthusiastic Vizsla who needs a one hour walk before 9am or else the house gets turned into a jungle gym. I was resentful of this daily duty because it interfered with all the important things I had to do. I snapped on her Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-86337206928454899332011-01-12T17:41:00.000-08:002011-01-12T17:42:20.707-08:00Healthy Food Swaps When Choosing What To Eat.It's a new year and time to think about improving your diet, BUT, how does one do it? Here are some ideas from a U.K. website on healthy food swaps ....check it out.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-43580141247672268862011-01-11T21:34:00.000-08:002011-01-11T21:34:46.892-08:00What's Your Body Age?As seen on CBC website, complete the simple quizz and find out if your body matches your age.....good luck! Find Out Your Body AgeRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-7471758280922371952011-01-07T17:38:00.000-08:002011-01-07T17:38:25.756-08:00Menu Plan Recipe #5 - Sole With A Citrus Sauce and Chocolate Chip CookiesHappy Friday, and the last day of the RTTR Weekly Menu Plan.
A reminder that RTTR is having a contest. If you go to the Recipe To The Rescue Facebook page and ‘like’ us your name will be entered into a draw for this marvelous reference book. Good Luck!
Sole with Citrus SauceServes 41 ½ pounds sole1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, sliced lengthwise, ¼ inch thick
2 cups orange juice
Zest from 1Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-32671121660718941602011-01-06T21:18:00.000-08:002011-01-06T21:18:28.251-08:00Menu Plan - Recipe # 4 Meatball Soup and a report on "Best Before Dates"Here is a great story on CTV that starts with:
“After an investigation revealed a B.C. grocery store changing the best-before date on fish, former Superstore employees have come forward to claim that it wasn't the first time this happened.”…..read more
MEATBALL SOUP
Serves 4
This recipe makes lots of meatballs. If you find you have too many, freeze the extra and throw into a tomato spaghetti Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-23250038490351612292011-01-05T23:17:00.000-08:002011-01-05T23:17:06.622-08:00Menu Plan – Recipe #3 Black Bean and Vegetable Burrito
Remember - spring will come!
Cooking should be stress free. If you had planned on making Chicken Cacciatore, but, you just don’t feel like making it on that particular night, skip it……make something else…..cooking should not add stress to your day.
Black Bean and Vegetable Burrito
Serve with cooked rice
Serves 4
9x10 inch flour tortillas
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-16783936723130054212011-01-05T11:24:00.000-08:002011-01-05T11:24:44.594-08:00Chicken CacciatoreHere is an interesting Fact - 38% of the food available for retail sale becomes waste. This percentage grows higher when the household sector is included. (taken from Draft Regional Rood System Strategy Summary October 2010 by Metro Vancouver)
Chicken Cacciatore
Serve with a salad or stir-fry vegetables
Serves 6
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4-6 Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-64735708030628069052011-01-04T16:25:00.000-08:002011-01-20T16:19:36.953-08:00A Week of Menu Planning.....
it's just around the corner.....
Food is not confusing if you stick to the basics - get rid of the white noise (do this, don’t do this, eat this and not that etc. etc.). Cook with what you know and build from it. For instance, if you know how to make pancakes from scratch then find a different pancake recipe, and try it, then another, soon you will be a pancake expert! This can be Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-80234286825967247112011-01-01T13:32:00.000-08:002011-01-01T13:32:49.012-08:00A New Year!The only things you regret are the things you don’t do.
Michael Curtiz
Year 2011 - a New Year and a great begining to get control of the food we eat.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-28485633851745724182010-12-23T09:40:00.000-08:002010-12-23T09:40:08.462-08:00Food and Wine and Christmas RecipesTwo days to go and not many hours left to plan for Christmas cooking. If you still need some ideas Food and Wine have a few recipes…..I think I will make the breakfast dish as seen on their home page to serve to the grandparents Christmas morning - it’s a dish I can make the night before! Do you have all your Christmas Recipes picked out? Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-61585890852157584402010-12-22T11:18:00.000-08:002010-12-22T11:18:22.055-08:00Peanut Brittle RecipeHere is an awesome and simple Peanut Brittle recipe that I make every year. It really does work. My only advice is look for salted peanuts (not seasoned). Enjoy.Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-7297109890706472042010-12-21T08:38:00.000-08:002010-12-21T08:40:55.377-08:00Last Minute PlanningFour days until Christmas. Today is the day to plan all your menus. Are you bringing a potato dish or veggie dish to the family Christmas dinner? Now is the time to plan what exactly that is, and if you wish to ‘switch it up’ find a new recipe to try. If you are cooking the whole dinner, today is the day to write down exactly what has to be done (minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day). Recipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-13655926153306679152010-12-20T10:31:00.000-08:002010-12-20T10:33:16.387-08:00Cranberry SauceIt’s 5 days before Christmas and I am in panic mode. Are you? If you are looking for a change to your Christmas dinner, try a new cranberry sauce recipe. Dorie Greenspan writes a good article on cranberry sauce on her blog, and gives us a few recipes on the Parade site.
Good thing about Cranberry sauce is that you can make it a few days ahead of time, and strike it off your to-do list. There isRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027282393482861277.post-65235683009685503302010-12-19T12:37:00.000-08:002010-12-19T12:37:29.251-08:00How to Cook A Turkey SitesDo you have a strategy for cooking your Turkey Dinner? To help you prepare here are a couple of sites to check out:
Martha Stewart
Canadian LivingRecipes To The Recipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02699189109997922239noreply@blogger.com0