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Beef Carbonnade
By Chirpsoul
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C)
- 2 tbsp oil 30 mL
- 11⁄2 lbs stewing beef, diced, cut into 1⁄2" (2 cm) cubes 675 g
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 60 mL
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup onion, diced 250 mL
- 1⁄2 cup celery, diced 125 mL
- 1⁄2 cup carrot, peeled & diced 125 mL
- 1⁄2 lb mushrooms, quartered 225 g
- 1⁄2 cup pitted prunes, quartered 125 mL
- 1 cup dark beer, such as a stout or porter 250 mL
- 2 cups low sodium beef stock 500 mL
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 15 mL
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar, packed 15 mL
Rhubarb Coffeecake
By Chirpsoul
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter and flour an 8” round spring-form pan
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1 “ pieces
- TOPPING:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
Pork and Sauerkraut
By Chirpsoul
Preheat the oven broiler. Place the roast in a roasting pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and ...
- (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pounds sauerkraut
- 1 pound kielbasa, cut into 3-inch pieces
Creamy Beef with Broccoli
By Chirpsoul
1. Brown beef and onion in large non-stick skillet at medium-high heat
- ¾ lb (375mL) extra lean ground beef
- 1 cup (250mL) chopped onion
- 3 cups (750mL) fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup (250mL) sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup (125mL) diced red pepper
- 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) Cream of Broccoli Soup
- ½ cup (125mL) water
- 1 tbsp (15mL) Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups (750mL) hot cooked rice, cooked without salt
Pizza Dip
By Chirpsoul
Mix together cream cheese and Italian seasoning and smear in the bottom of dish Sprinkle parm cheese on top S...
- 1 tub light cream cheese (or full fat if you like it better)
- 1.5-2TBSP Italian Seasoning
- 1 small tin pizza sauce
- 2Tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped peppers (I like to use red or orange)
- 2TBS (or to your liking) green Onion
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Broccoli and Three Cheese Lasagna
By Chirpsoul
Preheat oven to 400º F. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, broccoli, 2 cups of the mozzarella, ½ cup of t...
- 15-ounces of ricotta (about 1¾ cups)
- 1 pound frozen broccoli florets—thawed, patted dry, and chopped
- 3 cups grated mozzarella, divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- salt and black pepper
- 2 quart jars of marinara sauce (we used our homemade)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the foil
Turkey Tetrazzini
By Chirpsoul
Cook noodles in a large amount of boiling salted water
- 6 oz [175 g] egg noodles
- 2 tbsp[30 mL] butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup [375 mL] sliced mushrooms
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp[30 mL] All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups[375 mL] chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups[375 mL] Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk
- 3/4 tsp 4 mL] poultry seasoning or dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp[1 mL] ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups[500 mL] diced cooked turkey
- 1 cup[250 mL] frozen or fresh peas
- TOPPING:
- 1 1/2 cups[375 mL] grated Gruyère cheese
- 3/4 [175 mL] breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp[30 mL] chopped fresh parsley
Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich
By Chirpsoul
Prepare and bake cornbread as directed on package, adding diced jalapeño to batter and spreading in 8-inch square ...
- 1 box (8- to 9-ounce) cornbread mix to be baked in 8-inch square pan
- 1 tablespoon fresh jalapeño chile (or more if you like it hot), seeds removed and diced
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1⁄2 large red onion, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon fresh or frozen chives, chopped
- 2 cups Wisconsin Gouda cheese, grated
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Roast
By Chirpsoul
Microwave potatoes on high for 4
- 2 kg turkey breast
- 2 1/2 cups|600 g baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 cup|250 g peeled baby carrots
- 1/2 cup|125 m low sodium turkey or chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp|2.5 ml sea salt
- 1/4 tsp|1.25 ml freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp|30 ml mild paprika
- 1 tsp|5 ml ground coriander seed
- 1/2 tsp|2.5 ml dried ground rosemary
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
By Chirpsoul
Heat oil in a large pan and lightly brown turkey, onions, celery and red peppers, then add garlic
- 2 x 450 g packages ground turkey - breast or thigh meat
- 2 tbsp|30 ml olive oil
- 1/2 cup|125 ml onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup|125 ml celery, finely diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp|15 ml garlic, finely chopped
- 2-796 ml cans low sodium whole tomatoes, drained and pureed
- 1-540 ml can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp|10 ml ground cumin
- 2 tsp|10 ml ground coriander seed
- 2 tbsp|30 ml mild paprika
- 1 tsp|5 ml dried chili flakes (add more for extra heat)
- 1 tsp|5 ml dried oregano
- 2 tsp|10 m sea salt