Author: Anne Marie

Pride O’Scotland Shortbread Wedges

Serves: 16 wedges

Source: Tompson Family

Serves: 16 wedges
Source: Tompson Family

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    -1 cup soft butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Icing Sugar

Instructions:

  1. Put dry ingredients in a bowl. Add butter, egg, and vanilla, and mix with a fork or fingers until dough holds together.
  2. Divide dough into two parts with floured hands and roll each ball and press into a 9 inch pie plate. Flatten and crimp edges. Prick surface with a fork.
  3. Bake at 375° for approximately 20 minutes.
  4. Remove and sprinkle with icing sugar and cut into wedges.

Southwestern Pulled Pork with Pineapple

Serves: 8 Servings

Source: Canadian Living Holiday Celebrations – December 2007

Serves: 8 Servings
Source: Canadian Living Holiday Celebrations – December 2007

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons each of chili powder, ground cumin, and dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
  • 3 pound pork roast
  • 2 tablespoons of canola oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1 (5.5 ounce/154 ml) can of tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons of cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce/398 ml) can of crushed pineapple
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub spice mixture over pork and cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally. May be refrigerated up to 24 hours.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat; brown pork all over and transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium; fry garlic and onions, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce; cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add pineapple and juice, stirring the bottom to scrape up brown bits. Transfer pork and sauce to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
  5. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes. Shred with 2 forks and return pork to slow cooker and mix with sauce. Heat for an additional 15 minutes on high. Stir in green onions and serve on whole wheat rolls.

Marla’s Maple Pork

Serves: 6 Servings

Source: Crazy Plates

Serves: 6 Servings
Source: Crazy Plates

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds of pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons each reduced sodium soy sauce and ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons of grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

Instructions:

  1. Trim pork of all visible fat.Place pork in a large, heavy duty resealable plastic bag. Whisk together all remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Pour over pork in bag. Seal and allow to marinade in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. Transfer pork and marinade to a small roasting pan or baking dish. Roast uncovered at 350° for 45 minutes. Pork should be still slightly pink in the middle.
  3. Let pork stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice thinly and drizzle with extra sauce.

Spinach Salad With Candied Pecans, Pears And Brie

Serves: 8 Servings

Source: Rose Reisman

Serves: 8 Servings
Source: Rose Reisman

Ingredients:

Candied Pecans

  • 1/3 cup pecans
  • 3 Tbsp icing sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Salad

  • 8 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup diced radicchio
  • 1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced
  • 2 oz brie, diced

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp thawed orange juice concentrate
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp liquid honey
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheet or toaster oven pan with vegetable spray.
  2. To make the candied pecans, rinse the pecans with cold water. Drain, but do not
    let dry. In a small bowl, combine the icing sugar, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Dip the pecans in this mixture to coat well. Spread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool and chop
  3. To make the salad, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, radicchio, pear and brie.
  4. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate,
    olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey and mustard. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
    4.Garnish with the candied pecans and chicken (if using).

Pesto

Serves: 3/4 cup

Source: Food

Serves: 3/4 cup
Source: Food

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of tightly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons of pine nuts or walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, pealed
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
  • course salt and ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons of water
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and water. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. With the motor running, add oil in a thin stream, Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Cook 8 ounces of whole wheat pasta until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cup of water. Toss pasta with Pesto, adding reserved water a little at a time to create a thin sauce. Season with salt and pepper and fresh Parmesan.

Rosemary Mustard Marinade for Chicken

Serves: Marinade sufficient for 1 pound of meat.

Source:

Serves: Marinade sufficient for 1 pound of meat.
Source:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts

Instructions:

  1. In a shallow baking dish, combine mustard, lemon juice, honey,rosemary, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken and marinate for 20 minutes.

Black Bean and Rice Salad

Serves: 6

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Serves: 6
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Ingredients:

  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 – 3 drops of Tabasco or Hot Sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked rice (1 cup raw)
  • 2 – 15 ounce cans black beans, rinced
  • 1 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, red and green peppers, green onions, and parsley.
  3. Toss with half of the dressing to coat and refrigerate. Add additional dressing before serving.

Spinach Salad with Sugared Pecans

Serves: 8

Source:

Serves: 8
Source:

Ingredients:

  • SUGARED PECANS
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 3/4 cups pecan halves
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup of white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup of olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and cinnamon
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 14 ounces of fresh spinach
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped

Instructions:

  1. In a non-stick pan, combine pecans and brown sugar and heat over medium heat until pecans are caramelized. Stir constantly.
  2. Combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine spinach, red onion, and pears.
  4. Toss with dressing and sprinkle with pecans.

Slice’n Bake Fruitcake Cookies

Serves: 8 Dozen

Source: Chatelaine, November 2006

Serves: 8 Dozen
Source: Chatelaine, November 2006

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped red and green glacé cherries

Instructions:

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Place butter in a large bowl and gradually mix in icing and white sugar with an electric mixer. Beat until butter sugar mixture is light, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, raisins, and cherries.

Divide dough in three portions. Place each portion on a large piece of wax paper, and shape into a log about 12 inches long. Refrigerate until firm for at least 4 hours or up to 5 days. Dough can be frozen for up to a month. When ready, slice dough into 1/4 inch slices and bake on a parchment lined cookie sheet for 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on rack.

Oatmeal Fruit Chews

Serves: 4 Dozen

Source:

Serves: 4 Dozen
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cups canola margarine (total 1 1/4 cups)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup of milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup each candied cherries, raisins, coconut
  • 3/4 cups each chopped dates, and chopped nuts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and margarine with white sugar, brown sugar, egg, milk, honey, and vanilla on medium speed of an electric mixer until mixture is light and creamy.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients until smoothly blended. Stir in fruit, raisins, coconut, dates, and nuts. Mix well.
  4. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cooked sheet,leaving room for the cookies to spread.
  5. Bake 9 to 11 minutes for chewy cookies or 11 to 13 minutes for crisp cookies.