Recipes by Laurie Meher
Canada Chef
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Better than Cheese Sauce!Better than Cheese Sauce!April 15, 2010 at 8:38 amI know what you are thinking… is there anything better than cheese sauce? Well, there is something to be said about a real cheese sauce, made with milk and cheese, but it can be annoying to make. Unless you melt Cheez Whiz, but I am pretty sure you can guess my thoughts on that one….… |
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Yummy HummusYummy HummusMay 6, 2010 at 7:48 amHummus is a delicious dip! I love using it for carrots sticks, pita wedges, and on a sandwich. Hummus is pretty easy to make and also easy to buy. If you have a food processor, but have never made hummus you need to give it a try. It is seriously easy. One of my favourite variations on hummus is… |
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Afternoon Energy BarsAfternoon Energy BarsJune 10, 2010 at 7:53 amI bought some puffed millet the other day. I have been curious about it ever since I saw it at the health food store. Millet is a grain (often used in birdseed!), that is really healthy. Gluten-free, it is a good source of magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins. Puffed millet has probably… |
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Eggs at EasterEggs at EasterApril 1, 2010 at 8:05 amAfter hard boiling your eggs, mark them with a smiley face to identify the hardboiled ones and to make them happy eggs!For some of us, it is time to celebrate Easter. You would think that Easter had to do with bunnies and chocolate eggs, and although I don’t generally need an excuse to eat… |
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The Sham*Rock* SmoothieThe Sham*Rock* SmoothieMarch 15, 2010 at 10:13 amThis month I talk about the importance of green vegetables. One way I get the greens in is to make up the ‘Sham*Rock* Smoothie, also known as the Top ‘O’ The Morning Smoothie! It’s great for breakfast or a snack.In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, I had this smoothie tested by Paddy… |
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Sweet, Sweet Sugar… making us fatSweet, Sweet Sugar… making us fatJune 14, 2010 at 7:12 amIt’s newsletter time! And I think I have figured out a way to explain how we store sugar as fat. Check it out at my newsletter blog.Sugar commonly comes from sugar beets, which makes these vegetables really sweet. The healthiest way to get that sugar is right from the beet… |
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Pesto Pizza Poppers!Pesto Pizza Poppers!November 5, 2009 at 8:22 amA great snack for little fingers!Pesto Pizza Poppers – say that 10 times fast!No these are not related to the Pizza Pops you are thinking of… I was making up my big batch of pizza dough, some to freeze and some for dinner tomorrow night and I made this quick little snack. I love it… |
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Fish is Delish!Fish is Delish!December 10, 2009 at 7:56 amFish is delicious,but I often get frustrated because it seems like I can only figure out a few boring ways to cook it. Another ingredient I struggle with are greens like chard, kale and spinach. I like them for their flavour and love them for their nutrition, but something about a pile of… |
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I found a great recipe for Kale!I found a great recipe for Kale!February 25, 2010 at 8:32 amFeeding the Whole Family, By Cynthia LairI have come across the title of this cookbook in blogs, magazines and articles and I finally had to get a copy from my local library. This is an amazing cookbook, and I recommend everyone look for it at their library or buy a copy… |
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SUPERFOODS – Hip or Hype? (+ A muffin recipe!)SUPERFOODS – Hip or Hype? (+ A muffin recipe!)April 22, 2010 at 8:10 amAre you an Ellen DeGeneres Fan? Scroll down to learn about one Holistic Nutritionist’s zany campaign to meet Ellen!Carob Cranberry Muffins! Yumm!One of the superfoods I discuss is Carob. I had a rocky start with Carob. If you went to Brisbane P.S. in Erin,… |
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