Recipes

Zucchini Ribbons
(Makes 2 to 4 servings) 2 medium green zucchini 2 medium yellow zucchini 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil 2 small cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) sea salt 1/8 teaspoon (.625 ml) pepper 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley Thinly...

Parsnip Pancakes
(Makes 3 to 4 servings) 1 pound (454 g) grated parsnips 1 small apple, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup (125 ml) all purpose flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper canola oil Combine the grated parsnips,...

French Onion Soup
(Makes 4 to 5 servings) 3 to 4 large, mild onions, peeled 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 4 cups (1 L) beef broth 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper 1 beef bouillon cube croutons ...

Celebrity Guacamole
(Makes approximately 2 cups) 2 avocados 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) seasoned salt 2 tablespoons (30 ml) finely chopped onion 1 plum tomato, finely diced 3 tablespoons (45 ml) mild salsa Wash and peel the avocados. Cut the flesh...

Sweet Onion Casserole
(Makes 4 servings as an entrée) 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil 5 cups (1.25 L) coarsely diced onions 2 eggs 1/4 cup (60 ml) light cream or half and half 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar 1...

Ranch Crackers
1 1/2 cups (370 ml) canola oil 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ranch dressing dry mix 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red pepper flakes 1 box saltine crackers Combine the canola oil, ranch dressing mix, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Mix the ingredients together with a whisk....

Mediterranean Pasta Salad
(Makes 4 to 6 servings) 3 cups (750 ml) uncooked penne pasta 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil 2 large garlic cloves,...

Triple Strawberry Dessert
(Makes 18 to 24 servings) 24 large strawberries 1/2 brick Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese 1/2 tub Philadelphia Light Strawberry Cream Cheese 3 tablespoons (45 ml) strawberry jelly powder Gently wash the strawberries under running water. Pat the...

Cilantro Mousse
(Makes 6 servings) 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water 1 packet gelatin 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot water 1/2 cup (125 ml) Philadelphia cream cheese 2 cups (500 ml) trimmed cilantro leaves, lightly packed 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and membrane removed 1 medium garlic clove 3/4...

A lentil salad with Mediterranean-diet influences, what’s not to love?
Healthy and full of flavour, this recipe begins with the earthy essence of lentils and lifts to a salty-sweet, refreshing salad. It reflects the healthy Mediterranean diet by including plant-based food, olive oil not butter, herbs and spices and little salt, and no...







