Satisfying mains that bring everyone to the table. From quick weeknight winners to impressive dinner party showstoppers, these recipes balance flavour, nutrition, and that all-important "wow factor." Proper meals that prove caring for yourself never goes out of style.
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A cool tasty and refreshing salad on a hot summer's day. INGREDIENTS: 3 medium cucumbers 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 Tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard Salt and pepper Chopped parsley and chives
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Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoon olive oil 20 ounces carrots, (cut-julienne or sliced in half lengthwise) 1 teaspoon butter 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Whisk orange juice, broth and cornstarch in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large
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Make this wonderful dish for a small gathering or for the family.This is a favourite of PYD chefs Jambalaya Ingredients 1 large onion, diced 1 large green bell pepper, diced 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 3
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4 medium carrots 3 fennel bulbs, 2 onions coarsely chopped 1 bulb of garlic, cloves smashed Sprigs of fresh thyme 10 -12 lb piece of pork shoulder on the bone, 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 1 tablespoon sea salt Olive oil 750 ml bottle of white wine 1 pint chicken stock
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Holiday Cornish Game Hens Ingredients 3 2lb each Cornish game hens 1/4 cup each: finely chopped celery, onions and almonds 1pkg stove top stuffing 1/4 tsp. sage 3 tangerines or oranges Glaze Mix Preparation Slice 1 tangerine or 1 orange Place slices under breast skin of hens. Mix
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1 pound frozen, large shrimp, peeled and cleaned 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Small piece chopped fresh green ginger Dash of lemon juice 1 cup frozen stir fry vegetables 1 cup drained pineapple chunks ½ cup sliced fresh red and green pepper
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This is a value added menu treat to accompany your meat dish. Try either of the following choices. Roasted Seasoned Bite Size Potatoes: What you need 2 lbs potatoes Dash of Salt,Pepper, Dash of paprika 1/4 cup olive oil 6 fegs of garlic Sprig of fresh thyme Sprig
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1 leg of lamb, bone-in or boneless. 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh thyme 2 Tbsp of fresh chopped rosemary Lemon juice Olive oil Salt Ground Black pepper Gravy 4 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 3/4 cup orange juice 1 cup white wine Combine Seasonings Chopped garlic, fresh
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Perfect for casual get-togethers. Serve with a side of Basmati rice and a meldley of your favourite fresh vegetables Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. onion, chopped 4 cloves minced garlic 4 chicken breast quarters or 5 chicken leg quarters 1 tbsp lime fresh juice 1 (16 oz.) can
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Enjoy this delightful Salad year round 6 c. fresh Baby spinach 3 c. torn Romaine lettuce 2 c. torn Red leaf lettuce 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 sm. red onion, sliced in rings 2 c. freshly diced pineapple 1 c. fresh orange or tangerine pieces or as a
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This is a wonderful Casserole for feasting at any season 8 oz. crab meat 8 eggs 1 tbsp. lime juice 1 tsp. curry powder 1 1/4 c. whole or low fat milk 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper 1 1/
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Summertime is here; get that grilling machine out, pump up the grill and cook some fresh fish today. 8 fish filets or steaks of red snapper, or any other white fish 2 lemons, squeezed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 Tablespoon hot pepper sauce Fresh