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Recipe: Turmeric Morning Shot

15mhhm15
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts

December 28, 2018

This is my morning turmeric shot I have every morning. I make little batch and store in the fridge. This lasts 1 week for 2 people. Turmeric is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used for thousands of years - even as medicine.

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Recipe: Herbed Chicken Rolls in Cherry Sauce

attosa
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts

November 27, 2018

Here comes a winner-winner chicken dinner from my personal cookbook. This chicken breast is rolled up with herbed garlic butter, then cooked in a tart cherry sauce. It's a beautiful meal for these colder evenings... and I think quite pleasant visually! Enjoy!

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finished Dessert Trifle

Christmas Dessert TrifleI love making trifles for different occasions. You can make trifles with any flavored cake, pudding, fruits, cookies, and cool whip! It is fun and amazing what you can surprisingly make creatively and beautifully.

Hard Tack Candy bags

Hard Tack CandyThe first time I had this, it came from Beechy's a wonderful Amish store in Illinois. While I haven't been able to make candy quite as pretty as theirs, it tastes the about the same. :)

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Sausage Dip on chip

Sausage DipAs I was preparing for family coming home for Christmas, I made this sausage dip ahead of time and put it in the refrigerator. It is simple and easy to make. It is gluten free if using Tostitos corn chips.

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Instant Pot Chicken Pho in pan

Instant Pot Chicken PhoIf you have an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, you can easily make pho right at home - perfect for our current winter weather.

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Mustard Dill Salmon on plate

Mustard Dill SalmonI love to make this salmon in my toaster oven when I want something that tastes elegant but I don't have any time or energy. You'll see just how easy it is!

Caramelized Cranberry Brussels Sprouts on plate

Caramelized Cranberry Brussels SproutsThese Brussels sprouts are extra yummy, sweetened by being caramelized, and studded with cranberries. The onions and garlic give it a nice smoky flavour. I love the green and red look for the holidays. :)

Oxtail Vegetable Soup in bowl

Oxtail Vegetable SoupThis is a nice hearty soup especially for cold nights! Can be served over a side of rice or French bread. Requires little prep time and cooks easily in an instant pot.

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decorated cookies on rack

Angel Snowflake Sugar CookiesThis is a recipe that I got from my mother over 40 years ago. She called them drop sugar cookies, so I renamed them this year. These are crispy cookies that melt in your mouth. Almost every time I take them to a potluck party, I am asked for the recipe.

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Pretzel Rolo Turtles (Gluten Free)

Pretzel Rolo Turtles (Gluten Free)Several years ago, our daughter made these for me, gluten free, and brought them when she came for Christmas. They were delicious and I have been wanting to try to make them ever since but never seemed to get around to doing it until today. I try not to eat a lot of sweets but when it's Christmas, I go wild. Oh, gosh! These are so good and so quick and easy to make.

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Potato Skins on plate with bowls of toppings

Loaded Potato SkinsThese made a great appetizer. Use a good variety of toppings. Everyone loves potato skins! I made a lot at once and froze them for different holiday events. These freeze very well without toppings.

Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein on plate

Spaghetti Squash Chow MeinWhen people see spaghetti squash, usually the first recipe that comes to mind involves spaghetti sauce. I decided to give these vegetable noodles an Asian twist by turning them into chow mein. I added shrimp, cashews and veggies to mine. You can try many different meat and vegetable combinations.

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Potato Patties with sour cream cheese & chives on plate

Crispy Loaded Potato PattiesThis is a fantastic way to make use of your leftover mashed potatoes. I used skin-on mash because it tastes more like a loaded baked potato, and adds fiber. These patties are creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It's a great way to turn something old into something fantastically new!

Ham and Cheese Rolls with dipping sauce

Ham and Cheese RollsThese homemade ham and cheese rolls are easy, fun and a delicious appetizer. You could get creative and fill them with many things!

Cranberry Orange Marmalade in bowl and on toast

Instant Pot Cranberry Orange MarmaladeI was craving my mum's homemade orange marmalade the other morning but had ran out of it. She uses lots of orange zest in hers, which I love, so I thought I'd try to remake it with a bit of a twist in my Instant Pot... because I wanted it in an instant! I added fresh cranberries to it since we have so many around for the holidays. What a tangy delight! I'll be making plenty of jars to give out for the holidays.

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decorated Pineapple Coconut Carrot Cake

Pineapple Coconut Carrot CakeA very sweet, moist, and fruity carrot cake, that is based on this recipe. Carrot cake can be dry so I am glad that the pineapple helped solve that. I am doubling the baking time because it literally took twice as long as what the link said.

Roasting a Pie Pumpkin

Roasting a Pie PumpkinA couple weeks ago I celebrated the last lingering rays of fall by finally baking up the pumpkin I bought at the farmer's market for Halloween. Specifically, it was a pie pumpkin, not a Jack-O-Lantern. I hoped to get a second use out of it and, woah, it worked! :) Thank you to my sister, who recommended roasting, not boiling it; another Holly, at www.spendwithpennies.com for the instructions; and Rosemary at allrecipies.com for the roasted seeds idea.

Taco Lasagna

Taco LasagnaMy guests went crazy when they tasted this 'Taco Lasagna'. What a great party pleaser! It has everything you need. No need for chips, just plates and forks and good beverages. You can make this mild, medium or hot! I would suggest doing some items mild and some medium. It is a good mix.

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bowl of Tarragon Soy Avocado on lettuce

Tarragon Soy Avocado SaladThis is one of my absolute favourite ways to use avocado. Using soy sauce instead of salt really gives depth to the savoury flavours, while the tarragon really punches through the creaminess and livens things up. This is originally my mother's longtime recipe, and the way she got me hooked on the heart-healthy avocado when I was very young. Thanks Mama!

Japanese Style Dried Sweet Potatoes and Yams

Japanese Style Dried Sweet Potatoes and YamsThis is a longtime winter-month Japanese tradition that dates back to the 18th century. No chemicals, additives or special equipment is involved. The proper drying of these vegetables result in a naturally sweet and chewy snack that is packed with nutrients. They are dried outside on sunny, dry days.

Acorn Squash Soup in bowl

Acorn Squash SoupI love using squash in the fall and winter months. When used as the main ingredient in soup, the outcome is a very rich and comforting meal without too much effort. Acorn squash is great for your immune system, and has plenty of vitamins and minerals to support great skin and eye health.

decorated Gingerbread Cupcakes

Gingerbread CupcakesI love the spicy and sweet flavours of gingerbread. Here, I've incorporated them into a luscious cupcake recipe that I used for a holiday party. I was lucky to find gingerbread man shaped marshmallows at a seasonal sale for 99 cents. They did a good job of representing the flavours when they were set at the dessert table. :)

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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes in bowl

Garlic Parmesan Mashed PotatoesI get asked to make these mashed potatoes often. They take a bit of extra time due to the process for keeping the potatoes as fluffy as possible, but they are so worth it. I use both russet potatoes and petite gold potatoes. I take the skins off the russets, but keep the skin on the golds. This keeps the mash fluffy and light, yet gives them a lovely strong nutty flavour. I also sautee some of the minced garlic in butter to get a roasted flavour, and use the rest of the garlic in its fresh form. Delicious!

bowl of soup

Creamy Parsnip SoupI adore root vegetables, and parsnips are absolutely one of my favourites. It has a wonderfully distinct spicy flavour, and is chock full of vitamins and nutrients to support your immune system. I like to make this soup for my vegan friends. It really does not need any sort of added cream at all, but you could add some if you wish.

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Cauliflower Risotto in serving dish

Cauliflower RisottoI love cauliflower rice, but what's one way to one-up rice? Risotto! This cauliflower risotto is easier to make than regular rice risottos, and tastes so very good. I haven't been able to get a lot of my family members on the cauliflower rice wagon, but they've totally jumped on this cauliflower risotto train! All aboard!

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Orange Pecan Cinnamon Rolls on table by orange tree

Orange Pecan Cinnamon RollsThese cinnamon rolls are really easy to put together as their base is ready-made dough. The added orange zest and juice really give them a nice zing, and make them smell oh-so-good! I used the oranges from my garden, so I thought the final image of these rolls should be out in front of the trees. :)

Jalapeño Cheese Sauce on fries

Jalapeño Cheese SauceI put this recipe together for one of my best friends who adores spicy cheese sauce, mostly for steamed veggies and French fries. We used to order spicy cheese fries on indulgence-days, but soon realized they always cost way too much for what they were. Give this super creamy cheese sauce a try!

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Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bites

Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake BitesThe intention of this recipe was to stretch one box mix of pumpkin pie bars that served 10 people, into pumpkin pecan cheesecake bites that served 20. It was a total success, especially for those relying on portion control. I found the pumpkin pie bar box mix for $1.49 at the market, and had everything else on hand. These came out SO yummy and there was very little work involved.

Cranberry Orange Relish in bowl

Cranberry Orange RelishI love cranberries at the table for all my holiday meals, and this is a vibrant version to serve alongside your meats and veggies. It only uses a handful of fresh ingredients with zero fuss of cooking anything down. This was a hit at my Thanksgiving party, and will be making an appearance for Christmas!

Leftover Turkey Nachos

Leftover Turkey NachosUsing up your leftover turkey, or any other meat, in a big baked platter of nachos is a surefire way to keep a crowd happy. This dish is so easy to put together and makes for a great party platter. It even works great served as a main course.

Fried Rice from Leftovers on plate

Fried Rice from LeftoversI love turning leftovers into new meals in the following days, and this fried rice is one of my favourites! You can use any meat, veggies, and rice you have left over to make a new meal that tastes nothing like it used to. I used leftover ham and rice from Thanksgiving, and used up the rest of the veggies I had in the drawers.

glass of Chocolate Coffee Protein Drink

Chocolate Coffee Protein DrinkThe inspiration for this drink came from a new Starbucks protein drink that sounds super appealing, aside from the price tag. At $6 a pop, I could make at least 10 of them myself. Another benefit to making them at home? I understand what all the ingredients are.

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Dinner Roll with asparagus and turkey leg

Quick Dinner RollsAs a full-time employee who loves to bake, most of my baking is done on my days off. Today was cold and rainy, so I decided to try this recipe that I found on one of my Facebook cooking groups. It was just what I was looking for and I will make it again soon. You can use either white or whole wheat self-rising flour. I made my own self-rising flour. They were great with butter for dinner and jam the next morning. They make 6, and would easily double to make 12. I used the little silicone baking cups. I could fit 12 in my toaster oven, which means that they will not heat up the kitchen come summer. You cannot taste the mayonnaise at all.

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bowl of Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad

Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage SaladThis is my take on a Vietnamese inspired chicken and cabbage salad that I learned from my mom. My mom actually uses more ingredients that I'm not a fan of, but this is my version that I enjoy.

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serving Chorizo Potato Egg Skillet

Chorizo Potato Egg SkilletThis skillet uses up leftover mashed potatoes to make a creamy, dreamy breakfast treat with a perfectly cooked egg in the middle. You don't need to use your oven to get a nice all-over baked touch, you can make this right on the stove. Chorizo has so many awesome flavours in it, you don't need salt or spices. This dish is really easy to make!

Creamy Chicken Pesto Lasagne

Creamy Chicken Pesto LasagneBuying rotisserie chicken is an inexpensive and fast way of having lunch or dinner. In our household we always have left overs and this is one option you can do with some left over chicken for a quick lunch or dinner! You do not have to use rotisserie chicken, but you can use chicken breast, thighs, to re-create this dish.

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bowl of Chilled Cucumber and Dill Soup

Chilled Cucumber and Dill SoupThis soup was inspired by several online recipes and is made with a combination of yogurt and buttermilk. It's fresh, smooth, and bright. This recipe makes a good appetizer any time of the year.

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piece of Lemon Everything Cake on plate

Lemon Everything CakeI call this the Lemon Everything cake because it encompasses all types of lemon desserts all in one dish. The bottom is like the center of a lemon meringue; custardy and dense. The middle is lighter but still dense, like a standard lemon cake. The top is airy and super light, like lemon angel food cake. The icing on top is thin and crisp. This is a lemon lover's dream dessert!

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Avocado, Rice and Beans on a plate

Rice and BeansI make this a lot and in lots of different ways. It is a great staple and can either be made vegan or non-vegan, when used with actual meat or bone broth.

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Tahini Salad DressingThis salad dressing is made with oil, vinegar, and tahini, and is a huge staple in our household. Easy to make and lasts a long time.

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Pasta Casserole in glass baking pan

Pasta CasseroleThis is one kind of pasta casserole I made once for a potluck. It's just my take on a common meal. You can make it vegetarian or meat-based, which is what was made here.

cut Vegan Bean Browniesin container

Vegan Bean BrowniesThis is a different brownie recipe from one I posted earlier. This one is higher in fat than the other one, so it is tastier but less healthy.

frozen Lemon Lime Popsicles in bowl

Lemon Lime PopsiclesA refreshing treat any time of the year! This recipe was based off one I found online for lime popsicles. I changed the recipe slightly to make them a little more mild. Optional: A little lemon brightens up the taste, but if you don't want to add lemon make sure you compensate with a full 2/3 cup lime juice.

dish of Peach Cobbler

Peach CobblerHere is a great vegan recipe for peach cobbler. You can also use any other stone fruits, such as mangoes.

Honey Mustard Roasted Chickpeas

Honey Mustard Roasted ChickpeasChick peas can be seasoned and served in several ways to make them very tasty. One of my favorites is marinated in a honey mustard and roasted.

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins cooling on rack

Peanut Butter Banana MuffinsThis is a moist muffin perfect for breakfast or a snack. I used whole wheat flour and brown sugar Truvia. I also used whey instead of milk. This is a perfect way to use up bananas.

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Buttons on plate

Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel ButtonsThese sweet little snacks are incredibly easy to make. Hitting them with a dash of sea salt brings out the savoury in the pretzels, making this a nicely rounded off little dessert snack. They're versatile because you can use any type of candy in the middle, changing the whole flavour experience altogether. I used Caramel M&M's here. You can be picky about what colours you use to suit your event or holiday.

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Salt Preserved Lemons in jars

Salt Preserved LemonsThis is a super easy, super useful recipe for preserved pickled lemons. Although they are best known as a staple Moroccan ingredient, used in dishes such as tagines and couscous. Since I began making them a few years ago I have found myself using them in all kinds or recipes up to an including washing off the salt and chopping up the lemon zest to pop into my famous rich Christmas cake (a desperate moment but it worked absolutely fine and I now do it on purpose).

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Cauliflower Gratin in serving dish

Cauliflower GratinI love subbing cauliflower for potato in many recipes. It's much lighter altogether, and packed with essential vitamins. Making them au gratin is one of my new favourite ways to use them. I hope you try this rich and creamy side dish!

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Lemon Spelt Scones on plate

Lemon Spelt SconesA book I received last Christmas called "Whole Grain Vegan Baking" has gluten-free recipes that replace the egg and dairy with potatoes, squash, other vegetables, oils and vegan yogurt. I have recently had a lot of fun making the recipes in it.

Roasted Pecans in quart jar

Roasted PecansIt's pecan season again and lots of people will be roasting pecans to munch on and use in recipes. It's easy to roast pecans but you have to be careful to not overcook or burn them which I have done in the past.

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Homemade Buffalo Wings on plate

Homemade Buffalo WingsMy food partner kept on craving for spicy chicken wings particularly the buffalo wings. We cannot afford to go to a restaurant so I decided to make my own version with his preferred level of spicyness.

Persimmon Daikon Salad

Persimmon Daikon SaladIt's persimmon season and I love it! Persimmons are such a versatile fruit. They can be used in savoury dishes, turned into sweet desserts, or eaten by themselves. This Japanese style persimmon daikon salad is so easy to make, even though it is probably a bit out of the ordinary. It's bright and punchy and goes great on the side of any dish. If you can't find daikon, use any radish.

Cauliflower Fried Rice in bowl

Cauliflower Fried RiceA less indulgent way to enjoy your favorite Chinese take out dish.

Homemade Batchoy

Homemade BatchoyBatchoy is a noodle soup made of pork meat topped with pork cracklings and egg. This is best served during winter season, and usually served as afternoon snack.

Mozzarella and Ham Chicken Thigh on dinner plates

Mozzarella and Ham Chicken Thighs (GF)I prefer recipes that are quick and easy to prepare but this one, I will have to say, is not simple, but it is so good! When I make it, I make a lot and freeze the leftovers. They are great to reheat later for an easy meal or lunch at work. They can be quickly reheated in the microwave or served crispy by heating them in the oven.

'Master Cleanse' Lemonade

'Master Cleanse' LemonadeThis is the at one time trendy, at one time controversial, Master Cleanse lemonade. Some celebrity or other claimed it helped her lose pounds after giving birth to a baby (a vicious act of vanity as harmful to the mother as to the child) and countless others have claimed it cures everything from toe nail fungus to liver cancer. And oh yes of course WEIGHT. Others claim it is little more than the work of the Devil intent on making long suffering minions buy into yet another harmful over-hyped nonsense and should be avoided at all costs and all copies of Stanley Burrough's book burned for all eternity.

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cut Jam Pastry on plate

Jam PastriesI received a book last Christmas called "Whole Grain Vegan Baking" and have recently have had a lot of fun making the recipes in it. The jist of these recipes is they replace the egg and dairy with potatoes, squash, and other vegetables, as well as, oils and vegan milk.

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Japanese Glazed Tofu Steak on plate

Japanese Glazed Tofu SteakThis tofu steak is so good, it will have you forgetting about meat. I'll share a couple tofu techniques with you to make sure you never have bland and squishy tofu again. I hope you will love this delicious tofu steak as much as I do!

bowl of Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Cauliflower SoupThis recipe came from a magazine called Ohio Valley. The original did not call for chicken and only really had onion and cauliflower. We added mushrooms, red pepper, and chicken, and we found it much improved.

Spicy Asian Watermelon Salad in bowl

Spicy Asian Watermelon SaladPacked with nuts, avocados, tomatoes and watermelon, this dish is loaded with great textures. It's also full of vitamins and healthy fats. I didn't use an oil in the dressing because of the balance you get from the cashews and avocado. This savoury and spicy twist on a melon salad makes a great side for any meal. Give it a try!

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Spicy Cauliflower on plate

Spicy CauliflowerCutting cauliflower into small, flat segments ensures even cooking and well-distributed flavours. I've added curry, coriander, cumin, and chili lime powder for a really nice kick. This is easy to prepare and makes a big impression.

Fried Spam on plate with bread

Fried SpamWhen my husband and I were dating, he told his friends that I grew up in Plum Nelly; plum out of the country and nelly out of the world. Most of our food was grown on the farm, plus bass and crappie we caught while fishing in the pond and occasionally we even went frog gigging. Frog legs were a real treat.

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Glazed Pomegranate Pork Ribs on plate

Glazed Pomegranate Pork RibsI came up with this recipe when I was actually craving a tart apple pork dish, but had no apples. Luckily, we have an abundance of pomegranates sitting around, so pomegranate pork was to be made. I can now report that this has my tart apple pork beat. Not only does the pomegranate compliment the meat perfectly, but the acidity of its juice really tenderizes the meat. It falls apart so easily without the need for a pressure cooker. This is an awesome one pan dish. I also adore its holiday colours!

Baked Biko on plate

Baked BikoBiko is a sweet delicacy served as snacks for occasions like Lenten season and in celebration of All Saint's and All Soul's day. They are also served on birthdays and during the Christmas season.

soup in bowl

Cauliflower, Sausage and Okra SoupThis is a simple and healthy soup that is perfect for a chilly evening. This was my first attempt and I recommend just 10 minutes, not 15 minutes like I did it. Otherwise, it is very delicious and filling.

bowl of Veggie Stew

Easy Veggie StewWhen the veggie drawers in my fridge need some emptying, I make this super easy and delicious one-pot, one-drop stew. No fancy gadgets, no fuss. You drop it all in the pot, and cook for 45 minutes. Easy peasy!

Cheese Filled Potato Fingers

Cheese Filled Potato FingersHere's a tricky treat for your kids this Halloween. Trick them with a simple potato snack that's simply homemade and healthy. Kids who don't like potatoes will surely dig in.

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