Monday 10 November 2014

Turkey Vegetable Medley

Ground Turkey Recipe




















When looking for a healthy meal that involves a form of meat I always turn to turkey, ground turkey is cost efficient and you can substitute it in place of any ground meat to get it into a lower fat category. I learned to appreciate turkey and all its benefits as I got older, adding an abundant amount of your favourite vegetables just adds to this already healthy dish and makes sure you get all the vitamins you need for the day.
I used a wok to cook this dish as it was easier to get all the vegetables that I wanted to add, don't be shy to add as many as you like. The aroma while you cook just gets your mouth watering, you will need to make sure you position the wok properly when your ready to add the ground turkey to the pan. I also made sure to add a little hot sauce to my plate but that is optional for those the like a tad more spice.

Inspired by Simply Recipes

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Turkey Vegetable Medley Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 14 minutes  Servings: 2

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Monday 20 October 2014

Hearty Kale and Kidney Bean Soup

As the fall kicks in, I go back to my love of soups during the season, just like the leaves that change color during the season. Many of the soups are mixed with a variety of colorful and nutritious vegetables that make just about any soup a hearty meal. Growing up I was always excited to get home and see what delicious soup my family had on hand especially as the days got colder.

This soup is great for lunch or dinner and is all vegetables with no meat, so for all you vegetarians out there, this is the pot of soup you want to make. The soup is packed with Vitamin A and protein and is flavourful, your taste buds will thank you for the treat. Feel free to add any other vegetables you might want to have in your soup.

Inspired by Spark Recipes

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Hearty Kale and Kidney Bean Soup Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 60 minutes  Servings: 10

Soup Recipes
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Monday 6 October 2014

Triple Cheese Hamburger

The summer season may be over but that does not mean that burger season has to end just yet. One of the worlds favourite meals or some would say snack the Hamburger is being made in so many different ways that I could not help but to try my hand at one and the results where terrific for this palate. I have been eating burgers for as long as I can remember, as a kid my great grandma would make one for us at lunch time and we would woof them down in a heartbeat hoping that we could have another made on the grill.

People like a variety of sized burgers, I feel that the 1/4 pound burger is sufficient and lets you enjoy the condiments and ingredients better, too much burger takes away from the flavours that we want to enjoy with our burger. You can top your burger anyway you like once its done, but what everyone needs to remember is that when making a burger just let it cook once per side and don't press the burger hoping to cook it faster or you will dry it out as this lets the juice escape. You can pan grill the burgers indoors or even use a skillet with a little butter. I decided to load the cheese, triple cheese burger, why have one type only?

Inspired by 21 Favourite Burger Recipes

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Triple Cheese Hamburger Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 12 minutes  Servings: 2

Gourmet Style Hamburgers

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Tuesday 23 September 2014

Broiled Salmon with Marmalade Glaze

Salmon is one of my favourite fish, it wasn't always that way but as I got older, I acquired a taste for the fish, much to my mothers delight. In a family that is big on fish, it was better late then never for me. Salmon is loaded in Vitamins B-12, B-6 and protein and something that we all need Omega 3 with it's healthy benefits. Wild salmon should always be the choice over farmed salmon as there is less contamination and fish goes pretty much with any side of your choosing, go vegetables if you can.

Broiling the fish makes this a super quick recipe, which works well for a weeknight meal when time is not your friend. A shallow baking dish is what I used and you can marinade the salmon right inside the dish. This is a dish that will impress anyone that might be over and the marination adds a super great taste that will make your taste buds jump to attention.

Inspired by AllRecipes

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Broiled Salmon with Marmalade Glaze Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 8 minutes  Servings: 4

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Thursday 4 September 2014

Wholesome Spanish Rice with Clams

 I love my seafood and am always looking for new ways to enjoy them as a meal. These tasty mollusks or clams as they are known to most has always been something of fascination with me. They can be served in a shell or out and go well with just about anything, whether its rice, pasta or even mixed with some quinoa, my family introduced me to Goya seasoning along time ago and they are a great seasoning for most seafood dishes especially when you want a little zing.

I like to try to make nutritious and delicious meals quick if I can and this is a perfect meal for a weeknight or in my case two to three nights. I made sure to have my clams frozen and out of shell as well as my peas frozen. They are easy to thaw as you just run them in cold water and this only takes a few minutes. I find a large size wok is perfect for the meal and Uncle Ben's rice makes the meal even faster, don't forget the goya seasoning as it is a key ingredient for this dish.

Inspired by Goya

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Wholesome Spanish Rice with Clams Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 20 minutes  Serves: 6

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Saturday 16 August 2014

Mini Blueberry and Grape Pancakes

Who does not enjoy a quick breakfast in the morning and what better breakfast then quick and easy to make mini pancakes. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but many of us in our fast pace lives tend to take this meal for granted. This is an easy breakfast that you and the family can enjoy, not only is it nutritious but if you have the time, you will want seconds and maybe thirds. I will even make sure you have the pancakes down pat for those that are not sure how to make pancakes.

I like to purchase a buttermilk pancake mix and all you have to do is follow the instructions on the box, you can use water to mix with the powder but I prefer to go with 2% organic milk but you can use any milk you like. The grapes and blueberries are fresh and make sure the grapes are seedless. I choose these fruits but you can experiment with any that you enjoy. 1/2 measuring cup is the secret to the mini pancakes as you will scoop the mixture from the bowl and pour to form your mini pancakes.You can use a pancake griddle or just go with a regular non stick skillet and make sure to grease it before adding the pancake mixture.

Inspired by Aunt Jemima


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Mini Blueberry and Grape Pancake Recipe
Servings: 2  Prep Time: 5 minutes  Cook Time: 5 minutes

Blueberry Pancakes

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Sunday 3 August 2014

Parmesan Chicken Bites

I like to try a variety of different chicken recipes, I always prefer to bake the chicken over frying and with the lower prices lately on chicken it makes purchasing in bulk portions that much better. Chicken was always a staple in my family household. Sundays always involved some form of chicken recipe that my parents would conjure up and they would also make sure to stick the chicken in the oven. The right spice mixture goes along way and makes sure that the chicken is never bland while it is baking.

I use a baking sheet to place all the chicken bites, don't forget to place some parchment paper over the baking sheet, as this keeps anything from sticking. This is a low calorie meal that you can serve with vegetables or even your favourite pasta. Panko bread crumbs was my choice for this recipe but you can usually regular bread crumbs if that is all you have. Have a ziploc bag handy for a cleaner mix of ingredients before you place it on the baking sheet. Kids will love these with a side dipping sauce of your choice.

Inspired by Taste

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Parmesan Chicken Bites Recipe
Servings: 4  Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time:  30 minutes

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Sunday 6 July 2014

Spicy Breaded Garlic Chicken

When your looking at keeping your calorie count low, skinless boneless chicken breast is one of the better options out there. This chicken recipe hits the spot and comes with a little kick to it, that keeps your taste buds on attention. My folks introduced me to all seasoning spice from the islands and this spicy powder should only be used in very small teaspoons or the heat might have you reaching for bread or milk pretty quick. The best thing about this recipe is that its baked so a healthy meal to boot.

The first your going to need to do is grab your chicken breast and cut it in half down the middle length wise. A large baking dish will be required and you can crush a garlic clove or for those short on time there is nothing wrong with using garlic paste that you can find at your local grocer. This dish is so easy to make the whole family will enjoy, especially the kids. You won't even require any dipping sauce, the chicken is made just right.

Inspired by Family

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Spicy Breaded Garlic Chicken Recipe
Servings: 6  Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 35 minutes

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Thursday 12 June 2014

Sloppy Bachelor Burger

Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, it's a great time to hit the BBQ outside for some of your favourite grilled summer foods and what is summer food without a wholesome hamburger. I do enjoy my burgers on the grill and for some reason they always seem to taste so much better when the weather is warm outside. Those of you that can't BBQ because you dont own a BBQ or live in an apartment complex, no need to worry because the sloppy bachelor burger will get your taste buds jumping in the summer fun.

In a different take from an old favourite the sloppy joes burger, I make sure to get my hands dirty to come up with a tasty option that is a low calorie burger which you can add just about any form of ingredient that your heart desires. I like to use a whole wheat kaiser bun and make sure to add a tonne of spices to the ground beef, I use medium ground beef but you can go lean for even less calories. Once complete make sure to top the burger with all your favourite condiments and give it that wow factor.

Inspired by Heinz Recipes

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Sloppy Bachelor Burger Recipe
Servings: 4  Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 20 minutes

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