Carmelize
1 1/2 cups of thinly sliced onion with
3 Tbsp of butter
(Be careful not to scorch the onions.)
Add 6 cups of beef broth and
1/4 tsp of pepper.
Simmer for half an hour.
In the meantime, cut bread into small cubes, bake @ 400F until crisp.
When the soup is ready, add to oven proof bowls, add bread and cover with cheese. Bake @ 275F for 5 minutes.
I prefer to use white cheddar. The Joy of Cooking cookbook suggests using a mixture of Parmesan and Gruyere cheese. It also suggests adding a dash of cognac or sherry, I suggest not adding it.
There are several places to purchase french onion soup bowls. If you live in Newfoundland, I purchased my French Onion Soup Bowls at Riff's Department Store for next to nothing...believe it or not.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Recommended Recipes for Chef Michael Smith
Blueberry Shortcake with Sour Cream Biscuits and Honeyed Cream
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Dessert/Berries/recipe.html?dishid=8669
Broccoli and Potato Soup
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Soup/Cheese/recipe.html?dishid=8038
Caesar Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Appetizer/Cheese/recipe.html?dishid=6450
Note: I use three large garlic cloves. A spoonful here means a large/soup size spoon.
Bread Machine Bread
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Side/Rice-Grain/recipe.html?dishid=8672
Butterscotch Popcorn
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Eggs-Dairy/recipe.html?dishid=7978
Cheddar Biscuits
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Cheese/recipe.html?dishid=7979
Note: I used white cheddar as I prefer it, these went really fast!
Chocolate Molten Cakes - These are the ones we're all raving about.
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Dessert/Chocolate/recipe.html?dishid=8011
Note: I made chocolate and caramel sauces for this and homemade cream instead of the coffee cream. If you wish to have those recipes let me know.
Country Inn Pancakes
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Side/Berries/recipe.html?dishid=6445
Note: These are so good, especially with the blueberries, however, the amount of butter makes them quite unhealthy. Btw, 8 ounces of butter is one cup.
Frozen Butter Biscuits
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Eggs-Dairy/recipe.html?dishid=6419
Honey Roast Turkey
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Main/Poultry/recipe.html?dishid=6900
Note: Instead of honey you can use brown sugar. I used sea salt. I have to say, it had the best taste and was the most moist turkey I've cooked so far.
Little Vanilla Cakes
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Dessert/Chocolate/recipe.html?dishid=8019
Note: These won't last long especially if you pair them with strawberries. They are amazing!
Roast Chicken with Apples and Rosemary
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Main/Chicken/recipe.html?dishid=8630
Note: I use Mott's Hot Spiced Cider - Red Delicious Flavour and mix it with one cup of water....I add the whole cup to the recipe.
Tomato Onion Tart
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Appetizer/Cheese/recipe.html?dishid=8611
Note: This is really good when you pair it with the Ceasar Salad Recipe above.
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Dessert/Berries/recipe.html?dishid=8669
Broccoli and Potato Soup
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Soup/Cheese/recipe.html?dishid=8038
Caesar Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Appetizer/Cheese/recipe.html?dishid=6450
Note: I use three large garlic cloves. A spoonful here means a large/soup size spoon.
Bread Machine Bread
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Side/Rice-Grain/recipe.html?dishid=8672
Butterscotch Popcorn
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Eggs-Dairy/recipe.html?dishid=7978
Cheddar Biscuits
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Cheese/recipe.html?dishid=7979
Note: I used white cheddar as I prefer it, these went really fast!
Chocolate Molten Cakes - These are the ones we're all raving about.
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Dessert/Chocolate/recipe.html?dishid=8011
Note: I made chocolate and caramel sauces for this and homemade cream instead of the coffee cream. If you wish to have those recipes let me know.
Country Inn Pancakes
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Side/Berries/recipe.html?dishid=6445
Note: These are so good, especially with the blueberries, however, the amount of butter makes them quite unhealthy. Btw, 8 ounces of butter is one cup.
Frozen Butter Biscuits
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Eggs-Dairy/recipe.html?dishid=6419
Honey Roast Turkey
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Main/Poultry/recipe.html?dishid=6900
Note: Instead of honey you can use brown sugar. I used sea salt. I have to say, it had the best taste and was the most moist turkey I've cooked so far.
Little Vanilla Cakes
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Dessert/Chocolate/recipe.html?dishid=8019
Note: These won't last long especially if you pair them with strawberries. They are amazing!
Roast Chicken with Apples and Rosemary
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Main/Chicken/recipe.html?dishid=8630
Note: I use Mott's Hot Spiced Cider - Red Delicious Flavour and mix it with one cup of water....I add the whole cup to the recipe.
Tomato Onion Tart
http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Appetizer/Cheese/recipe.html?dishid=8611
Note: This is really good when you pair it with the Ceasar Salad Recipe above.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Low Fibre Meal Suggestions
Breakfast
Cereal - Special K, Rice Krispies, Cheerios
Eggs & Bacon
Eggs & Toast with Molasses
Toast with 2 Tbsp Smooth Peanut Butter
Avoid - Any cereals with more than 2 grams of fibre per serving
Snacks
Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Add bacon for extra protein
Chicken Sandwich (Add cheese and grill...mmmmm)
At Dominion, check out the Rosemary and Focaccia breads
Peanut butter & crackers
Cheese & Crackers (Try different types of cheeses. The Laughing Cow is the spreadable cheese that Cynthia had.)
Ritz Sandwiches
Crackers must be made with white flour and have less than 2 grams of fibre per serving (Ritz, Tartinables, President's Choice Rich & Flaky)
Canned Fruit with Vanilla Yogurt
Daily Dose of Chocolate
Pudding
Cakes made with white flour are yummy desserts....bring on the McCain's cakes! :)
Drinks
Milk
V8 Splash
Presidents Choice 100% Juice Spritzer - Open and leave overnight
Avoid - carbonated drinks, caffeine, juices with pulp
Full Meals
Oliveri Tortelloni (Either beef or Prosciutto with Parmesan Cheese) with Marinara Sauce or Alfredo Sauce
BBQ Chicken with a small amount of Diana sauce, potatoes and green/yellow beans
Salmon with Maple Syrup and Sweet Potatoes
Fish with Toutons as mom found out
BBQ Hamburgers
Chicken dinner with potatoes and carrots
Add Garlic bread or cheese bread to your meal (you can pick up garlic butter in the dairy section)
Chicken with Teriyaki Sauce, White Rice with Soy Sauce
Hopefully you'll be treated to chocolate croissants from Tim's and yummy desserts from the bakeries at Dominion or Sobey's!
Cereal - Special K, Rice Krispies, Cheerios
Eggs & Bacon
Eggs & Toast with Molasses
Toast with 2 Tbsp Smooth Peanut Butter
Avoid - Any cereals with more than 2 grams of fibre per serving
Snacks
Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Add bacon for extra protein
Chicken Sandwich (Add cheese and grill...mmmmm)
At Dominion, check out the Rosemary and Focaccia breads
Peanut butter & crackers
Cheese & Crackers (Try different types of cheeses. The Laughing Cow is the spreadable cheese that Cynthia had.)
Ritz Sandwiches
Crackers must be made with white flour and have less than 2 grams of fibre per serving (Ritz, Tartinables, President's Choice Rich & Flaky)
Canned Fruit with Vanilla Yogurt
Daily Dose of Chocolate
Pudding
Cakes made with white flour are yummy desserts....bring on the McCain's cakes! :)
Drinks
Milk
V8 Splash
Presidents Choice 100% Juice Spritzer - Open and leave overnight
Avoid - carbonated drinks, caffeine, juices with pulp
Full Meals
Oliveri Tortelloni (Either beef or Prosciutto with Parmesan Cheese) with Marinara Sauce or Alfredo Sauce
BBQ Chicken with a small amount of Diana sauce, potatoes and green/yellow beans
Salmon with Maple Syrup and Sweet Potatoes
Fish with Toutons as mom found out
BBQ Hamburgers
Chicken dinner with potatoes and carrots
Add Garlic bread or cheese bread to your meal (you can pick up garlic butter in the dairy section)
Chicken with Teriyaki Sauce, White Rice with Soy Sauce
Hopefully you'll be treated to chocolate croissants from Tim's and yummy desserts from the bakeries at Dominion or Sobey's!
Low Fibre Diet
Vegetables
Potatoes without skin
Sweet Potatoes without skin
String Beans
Cooked Soft Carrots
Well cooked vegetables
Avoid - onions, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, peas, spinach, any juice containing pulp, cabbage, green pepper, turnip, brussel spouts
Fruit
Ripe banana
Any soft fruit without the skin
Any canned fruit
Avoid - Cantaloupe, Melons
Grains
White flour only
White rice
Avoid - whole wheat, whole grains, oats, nuts & seeds, chunky peanut butter, any nut butters other than peanut butter, any cereals with more than 2 grams of fibre
Protein
Meat, chicken, fish, cheese, smooth peanut butter
Other Items to Avoid
Jams
Pickles
Popcorn
Coconuts
Spicy Foods
Fried Foods
Potatoes without skin
Sweet Potatoes without skin
String Beans
Cooked Soft Carrots
Well cooked vegetables
Avoid - onions, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, peas, spinach, any juice containing pulp, cabbage, green pepper, turnip, brussel spouts
Fruit
Ripe banana
Any soft fruit without the skin
Any canned fruit
Avoid - Cantaloupe, Melons
Grains
White flour only
White rice
Avoid - whole wheat, whole grains, oats, nuts & seeds, chunky peanut butter, any nut butters other than peanut butter, any cereals with more than 2 grams of fibre
Protein
Meat, chicken, fish, cheese, smooth peanut butter
Other Items to Avoid
Jams
Pickles
Popcorn
Coconuts
Spicy Foods
Fried Foods
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Make Ahead Meals - Fitness Magazine
Thanks Shelley for these recipes :)
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/make-ahead-freezer-friendly-recipes/?page=5
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/make-ahead-freezer-friendly-recipes/?page=5
Super Foods - What You Might Not Know
Beans - helps prevent Heart Disease and Diabetes
Leafy Greens - fight cancer and osteoporsis
Citrus - shows promise for fending off Lung Cancer
Olive Oil - helps keep your Cholesterol Levels in check
Tomatoes - rich in lycopene, help prevent both prostate and breast cancer
Bok Choy - cancer fighting
Nuts - multiple health boosting compounds
Shitake Mushrooms - deliver immune boosting chemicals called polysaccharides
Apples - are antioxidant that can reduce allergy symptoms
Barley - helps prevent heart disease and diabetes
Peanut Butter - magnesium-rich, helps lower diabetes risk
Low Fat Yogurt - prevents osteoporosis
Cinnamon - counteracts diabetes complications
Kiwi - Vitamin C rich eases asthma and allergies
Sesame Oil - may counteract PMS
Avocados - Rich in B vitamins can help ease depression
Eggs - may help keep your eyes healthy as you age
Onions - fight inflammation
Cherries and berries - can ease arthritis related symptoms
Bananas - contain tryptophan, which your body converts to mood boosting serotomin
Pomegranates - are rich in antioxidants
Leafy Greens - fight cancer and osteoporsis
Citrus - shows promise for fending off Lung Cancer
Olive Oil - helps keep your Cholesterol Levels in check
Tomatoes - rich in lycopene, help prevent both prostate and breast cancer
Bok Choy - cancer fighting
Nuts - multiple health boosting compounds
Shitake Mushrooms - deliver immune boosting chemicals called polysaccharides
Apples - are antioxidant that can reduce allergy symptoms
Barley - helps prevent heart disease and diabetes
Peanut Butter - magnesium-rich, helps lower diabetes risk
Low Fat Yogurt - prevents osteoporosis
Cinnamon - counteracts diabetes complications
Kiwi - Vitamin C rich eases asthma and allergies
Sesame Oil - may counteract PMS
Avocados - Rich in B vitamins can help ease depression
Eggs - may help keep your eyes healthy as you age
Onions - fight inflammation
Cherries and berries - can ease arthritis related symptoms
Bananas - contain tryptophan, which your body converts to mood boosting serotomin
Pomegranates - are rich in antioxidants
Iron Sources
Blackstrap Molasses
Seaweed
Pumpkin Seeds
Quinoa!!!!
Almonds
Cashews
Raisins
Sesame Seeds
Dates
Free Range Eggs
Kelp
Spinach
Remember Vitamin C helps the absorption of iron,drink orange juice with the above.
Seaweed
Pumpkin Seeds
Quinoa!!!!
Almonds
Cashews
Raisins
Sesame Seeds
Dates
Free Range Eggs
Kelp
Spinach
Remember Vitamin C helps the absorption of iron,drink orange juice with the above.
Protien Sources
By Serving Size
Almond Butter/Cashew Butter - 2 Tbsp
Nuts/Seeds - 1/2 cup
Beans - 1/2 cup
Milk - 1 cup
Hard or Soft Cheese - 1 oz
Fish - 3 oz
Poultry - 3 oz
Meat - 3 oz
Egg - 1 large
Tofu - 1/2 cup
Almond Butter/Cashew Butter - 2 Tbsp
Nuts/Seeds - 1/2 cup
Beans - 1/2 cup
Milk - 1 cup
Hard or Soft Cheese - 1 oz
Fish - 3 oz
Poultry - 3 oz
Meat - 3 oz
Egg - 1 large
Tofu - 1/2 cup
Maple Syrup Dressing
Cheryl's Famous Maple Syrup Dressing
1 Part Organic Maple Syrup
1 Part Olive Oil
1/3 of 1 part White Wine Vinegar
Shake ingredients, add more white wine vinegar to suit your taste.
Can be used in any salad, really good with salads that have strawberries.
Enjoy!
1 Part Organic Maple Syrup
1 Part Olive Oil
1/3 of 1 part White Wine Vinegar
Shake ingredients, add more white wine vinegar to suit your taste.
Can be used in any salad, really good with salads that have strawberries.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Greek Salad with Red Chili Dressing
Dressing
8 sundried tomatoes (dried, not packed in oil)
3/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup apple juice
1 tsp chili powder
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp natural soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach (about 9 cups)
3 ounces feta cheese, cubed
Black Pepper
Garnish
12 Kalamata olives
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
Soak the sundried tomatoes in hot water for 20-30 mins until they become soft and plump. Pour the water and tomatoes in a food processor and process until blended. Poor in all remaining dressing ingredients and process until creamy. Refridgerate until ready to use.
Toss the spinach leaves with the dressing. Sprinkle with feta and pepper, garnish with olives and sunflower seeds.
8 sundried tomatoes (dried, not packed in oil)
3/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup apple juice
1 tsp chili powder
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp natural soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach (about 9 cups)
3 ounces feta cheese, cubed
Black Pepper
Garnish
12 Kalamata olives
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
Soak the sundried tomatoes in hot water for 20-30 mins until they become soft and plump. Pour the water and tomatoes in a food processor and process until blended. Poor in all remaining dressing ingredients and process until creamy. Refridgerate until ready to use.
Toss the spinach leaves with the dressing. Sprinkle with feta and pepper, garnish with olives and sunflower seeds.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Morning Glory Muffins
(Compliments of Shelley)
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup raisins
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 cup apple sauce
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.
In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.
Nutrition Facts!!
Serving Size 1/18 of a recipe
Calories (kcal) 191.6
Fat (g) 2.8
Protein (g) 3.4
Carbohydrate (g) 40.1
Sugar (g) 24.2
Fibre (g) 2.6
Sodium (mg) 160.9
Potassium (mg) 232.9
Vitamin A (RAE) 166.2
Vitamin C (mg) 3.1
Vitamin D (μg) 0.1
Vitamin E (mg) 0.3
Thiamin (mg) 0.2
Riboflavin (mg) 0.1
Niacin (NE) 2.1
Folate (DFE) 47
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.1
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0
Calcium (mg) 43.2
Iron (mg) 1.3
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup raisins
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 cup apple sauce
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.
In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.
Nutrition Facts!!
Serving Size 1/18 of a recipe
Calories (kcal) 191.6
Fat (g) 2.8
Protein (g) 3.4
Carbohydrate (g) 40.1
Sugar (g) 24.2
Fibre (g) 2.6
Sodium (mg) 160.9
Potassium (mg) 232.9
Vitamin A (RAE) 166.2
Vitamin C (mg) 3.1
Vitamin D (μg) 0.1
Vitamin E (mg) 0.3
Thiamin (mg) 0.2
Riboflavin (mg) 0.1
Niacin (NE) 2.1
Folate (DFE) 47
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.1
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0
Calcium (mg) 43.2
Iron (mg) 1.3
Green Tea Apple Spice Drink
4 cups of Water
2 tablespoons of Honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon
1 Granny Smith Apple, seeded and coarsley chopped, plus slices for serving
4 strips orange zest, from 1/2 an orange
1/3 cup loose green tea
1.) Combine water, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, apple, and orange zest in a medium pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes.
2.) Cover, remove from heat, and let steep 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve over the green tea leaves, pressing all the juices from the apple. Let steep for 1 minute. Strain out the tea, reheat if necessary and serve. Garnish with apple slices.
2 tablespoons of Honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon
1 Granny Smith Apple, seeded and coarsley chopped, plus slices for serving
4 strips orange zest, from 1/2 an orange
1/3 cup loose green tea
1.) Combine water, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, apple, and orange zest in a medium pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes.
2.) Cover, remove from heat, and let steep 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve over the green tea leaves, pressing all the juices from the apple. Let steep for 1 minute. Strain out the tea, reheat if necessary and serve. Garnish with apple slices.
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