Recipes

Cashew Chicken

 

Cashew Chicken

This easy weeknight meal gets 5/5 stars from my family! Enjoy!

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Course Dinner

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast)
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashew nuts
• 2 Tbsp chili paste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/2 orange, cut into small wedges

Instructions

 

• Dice chicken into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl. Mix in cornstarch, soy sauce and lime juice.
• Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in wok or large frying pan.
• Add garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked throughout. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry carrots and celery until soft.
• Add cashew nuts and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
• Add reserved chicken and mix well. Stir in chili paste and mix well. Add black pepper to taste.
• Serve with steamed rice and garnish with orange wedges.

Keyword Cashew Chicken, Chicken

Strawberry Ricotta Toast

 

Strawberry Ricotta Toast

A fast, easy and colourful breakfast. Pair with a smoothie or latte for extra protein.

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Course Breakfast

Ingredients

  

• 1 loaf whole grain bread
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 Tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzle
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

 

• Slice bread and toast it.
• In a small bowl, combine honey with ricotta cheese.
• Spread the ricotta mixture on toast and top with sliced strawberries.
• Drizzle with honey and garnish with mint leaves.

Notes

Keyword breakfast, ricotta toast, strawberry, Strawberry Ricotta Toast

Heart Healthy Breakfast Ideas

 

For February Heart Month, I showed 3 heart healthy breakfast ideas on TV. Check out the recipes below and watch the full interview clip.

Strawberry Ricotta Toast

BLT Breakfast Salad (Barley, Lettuce, Tomato)

Chickpea Flour Waffles

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLT Breakfast Salad

 

BLT Breakfast Salad

Wny not try a salad for breakast (or lunch or dinner)? The "B" stands for barley!

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Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

Salad

• 1 cup cooked barley
• 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup cucumbers, diced
• 4 hard cooked eggs, sliced

Dressing

• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine barley and veggies.
• In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingrdients.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and toss.
• Top with sliced eggs.

Keyword barley salad, BLT Breakfast Salad, breakfast, breakfast salad

Chickpea Flour Waffles

 

Chickpea Flour Waffles

Made with chickpea flour, these waffles are a greart way to introduce beans to the family!

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Course Breakfast

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 cups chickpea flour
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk or plant-based beverage
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Stir in milk or plant-based beverage. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
• Preheat waffle maker and spray with non-stick spray. Pour 1/3 to 1/2 cup of batter, depending on the size of your waffle maker.
• Cook waffles to desired doneness and top with fresh berries.

Keyword breakfast recipes, chickpea flour, Chickpea Flour Waffles, Waffles

BBQ Tofu Burger

 

BBQ Tofu Burger

This is a fantastic recipe whether you're new to tofu or have been enjoying tofu for a while. The tofu is grated and baked. Make sure to use extra-firm tofu for the best texture and results.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 350-400 g block of extra-firm tofu
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g. canola oil)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease or line a large baking tray.
• Drain off any excess water from the tofu and pat dry. Use the large side of a cheese grater and grate the tofu into shreds.
• In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, chilli powder, paprika and garlic powder. Add the shredded tofu and gently mix so that the tofu is all coated.
• Spread the tofu in an even layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 28-33 minutes until the tofu is browned. Stir the tofu half-way through cooking.
• Heat the BBQ sauce and water. Stir in the baked tofu. Serve hot on a bun and add your favourite toppings. Or enjoy in tacos or a lettuce wrap.

  [Recipe is a slight modification from ItDoesn'tTakeLikeChicken.com]

Keyword BBQ tofu, tofu, tofu burger

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

 

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

This delicious breakfast features nutritious oats and the cozy flavours of apple pie. It's all made ahead of time so you can go ahead and hit that snooze button!

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Course Breakfast

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 apple, diced
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup oats
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

 

• In a microwave-safe bowl, toss apples with maple syrup and cinnamon. Cook in the microwave for 45-60 seconds.
• In a container or jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
• Spoon cooked apple on top of the oat mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before eating.

Keyword apple pie overnight oats, apples, breakfast, breakfast ideas, breakfast recipes, easy breakfast recipe, oats, overnight oats

Garlic Shrimp Linguine

Garlic Shrimp Linguine

Calling all pasta lovers! This fast and easy dish is perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight or lazy weekend!

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Course Dinner

Ingredients

  

• 1 package (454 g) uncooked linguine
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 400 g frozen shrimp (thawed, peeled and deveined)
• 2 T olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

 

• Cook pasta ccording to package directions. Add broccoli florets during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain pasta and broccoli, and set aside.
• In a medium-sized bowl, toss shrimp with minced garlic.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a frying pan. Add shrimp and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side, flip and cook for another 2 mnutes or until shrimp beginsto turn pink.
• Add cooked pasta and broccol. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour in lemon juice. Toss until pasta is well coated.
• Garnish with chopped parsley. Sprinkle on parmesan cheese just before serving.

Keyword Garlic Shrimp Linguine, Linguine, Pasta, shrimp, Shrimp Linguine

Best Shrimp Fried Rice

 

Best Shrimp Fried Rice

The secret to making the best fried rice is to use cold, leftover cooked rice. The grains are drier, giving you just the right texture. (Using freshly cooked rice results in a soggier fried rice!)

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Course Dinner, Lunch

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 4 tsp canola oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup frozen green peas, rinsed
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 3 cups cold, leftover cooked white or brown rice
• 2 Tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce
• 1 cup cooked shriimp

Instructions

 

• In a large fry pan, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onions and cook for 1 minute.
• Add mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add peas and cook all of these veggies for another minute.
• Place veggies aside in a bowl while you cook the eggs.
• Add 2 tsp oil to the pan. Pour in the eggs and scramble to cook. Place cooked eggs aside in the bowl with the veggies.
• Crumble the leftover rice with your hands and add to the pan. (Add a bit more oil if needed.) Mix until thoroughly heated. Add soy sauce and mix well.
• Stir in the cooked onions, mushrooms, peas, eggs and shrimp.

Keyword Fried rice, Shrimp fried rice

Watermelon Salad

 

Watermelon Salad

You can't have a picnic without watermelon! This Watermelon Salad is so flavourful and refreshing - enjoy!

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Course Salad

Ingredients

  

Salad

• 1/2 small watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or more if you'd like)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Dressing

• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1-2 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

 

• Add watermelon pieces to a large bowl. Sprinkle in feta cheese and mint.
• In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss.

Keyword Picnic, Picnic recipes, Picnic salads, Salads, summer recipes, Watermelon, Watermelon Salad