Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
These Parmesan potatoes will take your oven roasted potatoes to the next level. But be sure to use real parm, not the Kraft shelf stable stuff, you will appreciate the flavour difference right away!
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Posted in /Cooking/Soups on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This is a thick lentil soup with a hint of coconut to cool the spiciness.
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Posted in /Cooking/Snacks on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Don't be afraid of cutting a mango
Mangoes are in season and are very inexpensive right now and I've heard from a few people and I've eavesdropped in the produce aisle enough to know that people are scared of mangoes. They don't know how to cut into them and then there is the stone in the center which really throws people off. Here is my handy picture display of how to prepare a mango. Please know that every time I flip the mango to display the cute little cubes I say "ta daaaa" which makes me laugh and Matt shake his head at me (he says it's in love but I know he's laughing a little too!) But you can feel like a magician too when you've mastered the art of flipping a mango!
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Posted in /Cooking/Soups on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ingredients
4 cups flour
8 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
2 Tbsp margarine
1 1/3 cup milk
Directions
- Blend together with a pastry blender flour, baking powder, salt, parsley and margarine.
- Add milk and mix until it forms a paste.
- Use a small teaspoon to drop dumplings into the soup or stew. Steam for 20 minutes
Note
Dumplings are cooked with steam so you require a lid. Be sure the stove temperature is on low so you can prevent your food from burning on the bottom.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This is the perfect side dish for all Tex-Mex entrees. It is spicy and sweet and super colourful to make your plate even more appealing.
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