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BEET & CHARD RAGOUT

4 lbs (2kg) beets, stems removed ¼ cup (50ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup of olive oil 2 tsp (10ml) chopped garlic 2 large bunches chard, stems and thick centre rib removed, sliced into ribbons 2 cups crumbled feta or goats cheese Preheat oven to 400F (200C) Place beets in a… Read More

PARSNIP & PEAMEAL CHOWDER

2 tbsp (25ml) vegetable oil 8 oz (250g) of peameal bacon diced 4 cups (1l) diced onions 2 cups (500ml) diced unpeeled  red potatoes 8 cups (2l) diced parsnips 12 cups (3l) chicken stock 1 tbsp (15ml) chopped fresh thyme ½ tsp (2ml) cayenne 2 cups (500ml) whipping cream 1 cup (250ml) chopped parsley 1… Read More

SAUSAGE STUFFING

2 tbsp (25ml) vegetable oil 1 cup (250ml) chopped onion 1 cup (250ml) chopped fennel 1 tsp (5ml) chopped garlic 8 oz (250g) sausage meat removed from casing, crumbled 2 cups (500ml) baby spinach 2 tbsp (25ml) chopped fresh sage 1 tbsp (15ml) chopped fresh rosemary 2 cups (500ml) fresh bread crumbs ½ cup (125ml)… Read More

FAUX FRIED CHICKEN

1 cup (250ml) finely crushed croutons, cornflakes or taco chips 1 tsp (5ml) poultry or Italian seasoning ½ tsp (2ml) each dried thyme leaves and salt 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil or 2 tbsp (30ml) regular mayonnaise Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and… Read More

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS

2 lb (1kg) ground beef or 3 340g pkg of veggie ground round 2 tbsp (30ml) ground cumin 1-1/2 cups (375ml) thick spicy salsa 400g bag shredded cheese such as cheddar-and-mozzarella mix, about 4 cups (1l) 1 cup (250ml) coarsely chopped cilantro 8 medium flour tortillas, about 7 in. (17.5cm) wide 1 cup (250ml) regular… Read More

KOHLRABI A LA PAYSANNE

–Serves 6 1 kohlrabi 2 tablespoons butter 1/3  cup onion, chopped 1-1/2 cups cooked pork, cubed (optional) salt, pepper ½ cup stock ½ cup white wine (optional) Cut kohlrabi into slices, peel. Sautee in butter with chopped onion. Add cubes of cooked pork, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Moisten with stock and… Read More