Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins

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Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp making Powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
  1. Mix the oatmeal and milk in a small bowl. Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl. Add melted butter and the beaten egg in the oatmeal and milk mixture. Mix well. Pour wet ingredients all at once with dry ingredients. Mix just enough to moisten the mixture. Carefully add blueberries. Fill a greased muffin tin with the mixture, filling each muffin cup ¾ of the way. Bake at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp making Powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
  1. Mix the oatmeal and milk in a small bowl. Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl. Add melted butter and the beaten egg in the oatmeal and milk mixture. Mix well. Pour wet ingredients all at once with dry ingredients. Mix just enough to moisten the mixture. Carefully add blueberries. Fill a greased muffin tin with the mixture, filling each muffin cup ¾ of the way. Bake at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Ingredients for 12 muffins

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegan mayo
  • 4 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Trim stems of Brussels sprouts, remove 2 or 3 outer leaves.
  2. To make the sauce, whisk together the vegan mayo, mustard, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tsp of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Run the Brussels sprouts through the slicer blade of a food processor or carefully shave on a mandolin.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Just as the oil starts to ripple, add the garlic and the shaved Brussels sprouts. Sear for 30 seconds, then stir to prevent the garlic from burning. Add the remaining half teaspoon of salt and half teaspoon of pepper, then allow the Brussels sprouts to sear for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally so they brown evenly.
  5. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving dish, drizzle the mustard sauce on top, and serve.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegan mayo
  • 4 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Trim stems of Brussels sprouts, remove 2 or 3 outer leaves.
  2. To make the sauce, whisk together the vegan mayo, mustard, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tsp of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Run the Brussels sprouts through the slicer blade of a food processor or carefully shave on a mandolin.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Just as the oil starts to ripple, add the garlic and the shaved Brussels sprouts. Sear for 30 seconds, then stir to prevent the garlic from burning. Add the remaining half teaspoon of salt and half teaspoon of pepper, then allow the Brussels sprouts to sear for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally so they brown evenly.
  5. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving dish, drizzle the mustard sauce on top, and serve.

Ground Cherry Salsa Verde

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Ground Cherry Salsa Verde

Ingredients
  • 4 cups pineapple ground cherries
  • 2 small onions
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh chile pepper most of the seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lme juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Wash vegetables. Slice onions into 1/4 thick rings. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grill on medium/ high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until outsides are browned and insides are soft. Remove from grill and allow to cool before adding to food processor.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and run the food processor until ingredients are well mixed and to desired level of chunkiness.
Ingredients
  • 4 cups pineapple ground cherries
  • 2 small onions
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh chile pepper most of the seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lme juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Wash vegetables. Slice onions into 1/4 thick rings. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grill on medium/ high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until outsides are browned and insides are soft. Remove from grill and allow to cool before adding to food processor.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and run the food processor until ingredients are well mixed and to desired level of chunkiness.

Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Ground Cherry Pan Sauce

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Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Ground Cherry Pan Sauce

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs skin and excess fat removed
  • 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups ground cherries/pineapple tomatillos
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Dredge the chicken in the cornmeal, salt, and pepper to coat lightly. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep saucepan and brown the chicken until golden on both sides.
  2. Add the remaining olive oil, shallot, red pepper, ground cherries, pineapple juice, vinegar, and garlic and increase heat to high until the ingredients begin to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the ground cherries have broken down.
  3. Uncover and increase the heat to high and cook for another ten minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is cooked through. Adjust the salt and sprinkle with flat leaf parsley, if desired.
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs skin and excess fat removed
  • 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups ground cherries/pineapple tomatillos
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Dredge the chicken in the cornmeal, salt, and pepper to coat lightly. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep saucepan and brown the chicken until golden on both sides.
  2. Add the remaining olive oil, shallot, red pepper, ground cherries, pineapple juice, vinegar, and garlic and increase heat to high until the ingredients begin to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the ground cherries have broken down.
  3. Uncover and increase the heat to high and cook for another ten minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is cooked through. Adjust the salt and sprinkle with flat leaf parsley, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Prep time:  10 mins | Cook time:  25 mins | Total time:  35 mins

Serves: 4-6

Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients
  • 2 lb (1 kg) Butternut Squash peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (4mL) Salt
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 tbsp (45mL) butter or olive oil
  • 3-4 cups (750 mL - 1L ) poultry broth
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Using a chef's knife and a cutting board, cut squash in half lengthwise.
  4. Brush both squash halves with 15 mL (1 tbsp.) olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle with half the salt.
  6. Place both halves on baking sheet, flesh-side down, and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop out stringy part and seeds and set aside.
  8. Fry onion in butter or olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add squash flesh, 750 mL (3 cups) poultry broth, the ginger, and remaining salt.
  10. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  11. Purée soup in a blender. Season well with pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  12. Add a little broth if necessary.
  13. Serve the hot soup in shallow bowl with chosen toppings.
Ingredients
  • 2 lb (1 kg) Butternut Squash peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (4mL) Salt
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 tbsp (45mL) butter or olive oil
  • 3-4 cups (750 mL - 1L ) poultry broth
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Using a chef's knife and a cutting board, cut squash in half lengthwise.
  4. Brush both squash halves with 15 mL (1 tbsp.) olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle with half the salt.
  6. Place both halves on baking sheet, flesh-side down, and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop out stringy part and seeds and set aside.
  8. Fry onion in butter or olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add squash flesh, 750 mL (3 cups) poultry broth, the ginger, and remaining salt.
  10. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  11. Purée soup in a blender. Season well with pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  12. Add a little broth if necessary.
  13. Serve the hot soup in shallow bowl with chosen toppings.

Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients
  • 1 9 in (22 cm) Unbaked Pie Shell
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 2/3 cup (170mL) Sugar
  • 1 tsp (5mL) Pastry Spice
  • 1 2/3 cups (420mL) Whole Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups (440mL) pumpkin mashed, cooked
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC).
  2. Blend ingredients for filling together.
  3. Line pie tin with pastry and pour in filling.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Reduce temperature to 350ºF (180ºC) and bake 50 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Cool before serving.
Ingredients
  • 1 9 in (22 cm) Unbaked Pie Shell
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 2/3 cup (170mL) Sugar
  • 1 tsp (5mL) Pastry Spice
  • 1 2/3 cups (420mL) Whole Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups (440mL) pumpkin mashed, cooked
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC).
  2. Blend ingredients for filling together.
  3. Line pie tin with pastry and pour in filling.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Reduce temperature to 350ºF (180ºC) and bake 50 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Cool before serving.

Ground Cherries Crisp

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Ground Cherries Crisp

Ingredients
  • 2 cups (500 mL) Ground Cherries husked and washed
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) butter
  • 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/3 cup (330 mL) flakes of oats
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg and cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Place the cherries in a buttered, 8 inch (20 cm) baking dish.
  3. Mix the other ingredients until the consistency is coarse. Spread the mixture over the ground cherries. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg and cinnamon.
  4. Cook 45 minutes in the oven at 350°F (180°C).
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (500 mL) Ground Cherries husked and washed
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) butter
  • 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/3 cup (330 mL) flakes of oats
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg and cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Place the cherries in a buttered, 8 inch (20 cm) baking dish.
  3. Mix the other ingredients until the consistency is coarse. Spread the mixture over the ground cherries. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg and cinnamon.
  4. Cook 45 minutes in the oven at 350°F (180°C).

Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

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Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb (1 kg) Brussels sprouts trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp (10 mL)p Salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add brussels sprouts. Cook for 2 minutes and then immediately transfer in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until tender, 5-10 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts and cook until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  3. Whisk the balsamic vinegar with the butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder and add to skillet to warm up.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb (1 kg) Brussels sprouts trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp (10 mL)p Salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add brussels sprouts. Cook for 2 minutes and then immediately transfer in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until tender, 5-10 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts and cook until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  3. Whisk the balsamic vinegar with the butter, salt, pepper and garlic powder and add to skillet to warm up.