Category: Mains

  • BAKED MEATBALLS

    TERIYAKI COCKTAIL MEATBALLS INGREDIENTS 1 pound/ 450 g lean ground pork 1/3 cup finely chopped scallion. 1 cup light-style whole wheat bread crumbs or multigrain breadcrumbs 1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki marinade, divided. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 200 °C/ 180 °C (400° F) Gas 6. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil;…

  • Chicken Meatballs

    CHICKEN BURGER INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound/ 230 g ground chicken breast 1/2 pound/ 230 g ground chicken (mixed light and dark) 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) 1/4 cup chopped onion. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat Italian parsley. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper. INSTRUCTION Mix all ingredients…

  • BEAN BURRITO

      LEMON GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS INGREDIENTS 3 quarts/litres vegetable broth (or filtered water) 30 oz (850g) green beans, ends cut off 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh garlic 1 cup sliced raw almonds 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon zest strips INSTRUCTIONS In a large saucepan,…

  • STUFFED VEGETABLES

    SPINACH WALNUT STUFFED MUSHROOMS INGREDIENTS 6-7 large baby bella mushrooms ¼ c diced yellow onion 2 garlic cloves (grated) handful of fresh baby spinach 4-5 walnut halves lemon wedge Italian blend herbs dried thyme red pepper flakes 1-2 tbsp whole wheat panko 3-4 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tbsp ricotta ½ cup marinara INSTRUCTIONS Remove stems and…

  • LEFT OVER PASTA AND CHICKEN STEW

    I love the concept of cook once and get three meals. Here is how I use left over pasta and chicken stew.           SLOW COOKED LASAGNA INGREDIENTS 1 box Lasagna noodles, parboiled in water 1 large ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 cup dried spinach (optional) 1 cup grated…

  • Crock Pot Chicken and Next Day Chicken Noodle Soup

    CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots minced 1 cup mushrooms chopped 2 celery stalks chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup frozen baby peas thawed (or fresh if possible) 16 ounces/ 450 g cooked chopped chicken Ginger and pepper 4 cups chicken broth or water 3 ounces/ 85 g cream…

  • BAKED LEAN MEAT

    PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MEATLOAF INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced. 1 green bell pepper, diced. 8 ounces mushrooms, diced. 2 cloves garlic, chopped. 2 pounds/ 900 g ground beef 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup cheese whiz (optional) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free…

  • Pork & Plum Cous Cous

    Preparation time: 10 minutes minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 200g lean pork fillet, thinly sliced 3 celery sticks, thinly sliced on the diagonal 4 cups Salt Reduced Beef Stock 3 cups cous cous 1 tsp dried sage or oregano leaves 1/2 cup pitted prunes, roughly chopped 200g…

  • Italian Pork Tenderloin

    Ingredients: 1 (1/2 Kg) All-Natural Pork Tenderloin fat trimmed 6 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar… 2 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tsp. Minced Garlic 1 Tbsp. Italian Herb Seasoning 1/2 tsp. Low GI Honey Ginger, to taste Pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Place pork tenderloin in marinating dish. Set aside. 2. Combine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic,…

  • TEX’S BAKED ITALIAN CASSEROLE

    1/2 Kg skinned chicken breast cut into cubes 2 cup of pasta of your choice 1/2 small yellow onion chopped 1/2 cup chopped assorted bell peppers 1 cup greens e.g. broccoli 1 16 oz. Can Italian stewed tomatoes (fresh stewed whole until they mash) 1 24 oz. can your choice of pasta sauce (Best to…