Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
I received a sample package of quick cooking barley at the Sysco food show. This barley is locally grown in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Using barley rather than rice is a nice twist on classic risotto.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
3 cups organic low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground chipotle
1/4 tsp smoked paprika, etc.
Few jalapenos rings
Juice from 1 lime
Salt/pepper
1. In a small bowl, combine flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add tomato paste, and the bowl of flour and spices.
4. Cook 1 minute, whisking continuously.
5. Whisk in broth, increase heat, and bring to a light boil.
6. Add jalapeno rings and lime juice
7. Reduce to simmer. Cook about 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally.
8. Salt/pepper to taste.
9. Puree with immersion blender or stand blender
Posted in /Cooking/Breads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This is a recipe I make with grade 7s every semester. They always complain that they don't like garlic...that is until the try the biscuit!
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This is a perfect summer BBQ side dish.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
4 medium juicy tomatoes cut into wedges
1 cucumber, partially peeled and cut into large dices
1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Greek pitted kalamata olives
dash of salt
1-2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
1. Place all the cut vegetables in a salad bowl and add a handful of pitted olives.
2. Season lightly with salt (about a pinch). Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the vegetables and toss the mixture well.
3. Sprinkle with oregano and crumbled feta.
4. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce, Pita Bread & Chicken Kebabs
Yield: 4 servings as a main, 8 servings as a side dish.