DIY Chocolate Pudding with Winter Fruit
2016-01-17 09:38:49
Serves 8
Pudding is usually made with egg yolks, cream and milk. This version is a kid-friendly way to build confidence in making your own pudding.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup baking cocoa
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 cups (not less than a 2% milk)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup dark chocolate baking chips
- winter fruits: oranges, apples, pears, kiwi
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Slowly pour in milk to saucepan, while whisking vigorously. Bring to a boil over medium heat (not too hot or your milk will burn). Boil for ~5-10 minutes, or until pudding starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter, vanilla and dark chocolate baking chips.
- Pour pudding into individual serving dishes, and chill until serving.
- Enjoy with cut up selection of winter fruit peeled and sliced into wedges.
Notes
- The fruit wedges are perfect for dipping into the pudding. The combination of smooth, rich chocolate and juicy bit of fruit is purely delicious.
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Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Topping
2015-11-01 13:56:45
Serves 4
Pancakes for dinner, why not! A twist on the traditional Canadian dish with a creamy yogurt sauce and that bit of left pumpkin puree you just don't know what to do with.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- canola oil to use when cooking pancakes
Instructions
- Preheat large skillet on the stove. Add a bit of canola oil to prevent pancakes from sticking.
- In small bowl add flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat brown sugar and egg together.
- To egg and sugar mixture, add milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla and yogurt. Continue to beat mixture.
- Slowly add flour mixture and continue to beat till the flour is incorporated.
- Spoon ⅓ cup of the batter onto the skillet.
- Flip pancakes when bubbles start to form and pop. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove and serve!
Top with cinnamon maple yogurt by mixing together
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- For a meal, serve with a warm spinach seasonal salad and side of bacon or sausage.
- This recipe was developed using organic All Purpose Mix provided by Cuisine Soleil.
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Chia Fruit Smoothie
2015-09-26 17:01:08
A classic smoothie with thick and creamy texture. Chia seeds have a very mild flavour so adding a spoonful to your food is a great way to get many health benefits like an energy boost and improved digestion from chia.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp soaked chia (soak for 10-15 min in water)
- 1 cup fruit
- 2 cups almond milk
- Ice (optional - if using frozen fruit, ice is not needed)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into blender and blend until desired consistency. If too thick, add water to thin.
- Optional: soak your seeds in the milk instead of water
- Be careful about not adding to many seeds to your blender because chia, when soaked in water, becomes gelatinous and will make a very very thick smoothie.
Notes
- Try substituting coconut milk for almond milk for a different flavour. When eaten raw, chia seeds are excellent sources of omega 3 and dietary fiber.
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Springtime Risotto with Asparagus
2015-03-29 08:59:36
Serves 8
This recipe is the feature of our Cook with Your Kids class in May. This rich and creamy rice is a great way to showcase any springtime vegetables.
Ingredients
- INGREDIENTS
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio or short grain white rice
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/2 chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup apple juice or dry white wine
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut in 2" pieces
- 3T butter
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Juice and rind of 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to low to keep the broth hot.
- In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and saute until translucent (about 4 minutes). Turn the heat to medium.
- Add the rice and stir about 3 minutes until the rice grains are translucent. Add the apple juice, stirring constantly. Cook until liquid evaporates.
- Add 1/2 cup of the hot broth and stir constantly until the liquid is almost absorbed.
- Continue adding broth in this way and stirring almost constantly (about 20 minutes) until the liquid is creamy and the rice is al dente. The mixture should not be too soupy or too dry. Use your observational skills to decide if more or less broth is needed to cook the rice. Stirring helps to release the starch from the rice, creating a creamy dish.
- About 15 minutes into the cooking process, add prepared asparagus, allowing the asparagus to cook while the rice cooks.
- Once your dish is cooked, remove from heat. Add butter and grated parmesan, stirring until melted and incorporated.
- Finish off with the juice and grated rind of the lemon. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve.
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Banana Egg Nog Smoothie
2014-11-19 13:48:34
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 small, ripe banana
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 ice cubes
- 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
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Kale and Artichoke Dip
2014-11-04 10:30:42
This recipe is a twist on the traditional Spinach and Artichoke dish! It's packed with vitamins A, C, B6, and K. High in dietary fibre and a good source of iron, and potassium.
Ingredients
- 1 - (14 ounce) can, drained, rinsed and chopped coarsely
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder or dehydrated onion
- 2 cups kale, rinsed & chopped
- Pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine the artichokes, cream cheese, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup of the Mozzarella, garlic salt, and pepper, hot sauce or cayenne and kale until completely mixed together.
- Pour into a 1 1/2 quart dish or pie plate. Don't worry the kale with reduce down as it bakes. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Stir and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until kale is cooked. Add the remaining ¼ cup of Mozzarella cheese on top and bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, whole-wheat pitas, or crackers.
Notes
- This appetizer freezes well. It's an easy appetizer to make ahead of time and take to dinner parties.
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Quick Pizza Dough
2014-10-27 10:20:11
Yields 1
Ingredients
- 4.5 tsp active dry yeast (or 2 packets)
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
- 4 cups AP flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp Italian seasonings (optional)
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 tsp salt
Toppings
- Olive oil ~2-3 tbsp
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Roma Tomatoes (4), seeded and cut into medium-sized chunks
- 1 bunch, fresh basil, chiffonade
- Cheese – bocconcinni
- Balsamic vinegar (~1-2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until frothy – about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, stir in flours, salt and oil. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Let the dough rest for ~5 minutes. While resting, prepare toppings.
- On a floured surface, turn out dough and pat or roll into a round shape. Then transfer onto a lightly greased pizza or baking sheet. Spread with toppings and bake in oven for ~20 minutes.
- With this kind of topping, suggest cooking the pizza dough for 10 minutes, then adding your pizza toppings and baking another 10 minutes.
Notes
- For a fun variation, use this dough to make your own “pizza pops”.
- Add in chia or ground flax seeds for additional nutrition.
- The variations on pizza are limitless. Try variations on the protein added, cheeses, vegetables and even the sauce (tomato sauce, olive oil, peanut sauce).
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