Category Archives: Recipes

Elaine’s Chicken Salad Mix

Posted on August 3, 2009 | Comments Off on Elaine’s Chicken Salad Mix

I made this using my new Magic Bullet. When I tasted it, I found it delicious! There was a recipe in the booklet that came with the Magic Bullet but when I was reading it, it wasn’t what I like a chicken salad to be; they called for apple and all sorts of stuff. So this is what I thought would make a good chicken salad sandwich (a comfort food for me!).

Ingredients:

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp mayo (I use Hellman’s with 1/2 the fat)
  • 1/8 of a red onion
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 dill pickle (no garlic)
  • a splash of chicken stock
  • a dash of salt

Preparation:

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Spread it on bread to make a sandwich.

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All-Bran Vegetarian Pasta

Posted on May 6, 2009 | Comments Off on All-Bran Vegetarian Pasta

I found this recipe on the back of an All-Bran box. I haven’t tried it yet but it sounds good as a meatless alternative. Add meat for the carnivore in you 🙂 Makes 6 servings, 400 calories, 5.0 g fat, 9.0 g dietary fibre.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large carrot, finely grated
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
  • 1 can (796 ml/28 fl oz) tomatoes
  • 1 can (540 ml/19 fl oz) chickpeas, drained
  • 1/2 c All-Bran Original cereal
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 lb fusilli pasta
  • 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In a large non-stick skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 min. Stir in oregano and basil. Add tomatoes, break up with spoon. Stir in chickpeas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 min., stirring occasionally.

Stir in cereal. Simmer 5 min. longer or until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook fusilli until tender but firm and drain. Serve with sauce, sprinkle with cheese.

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Nanny’s Carrot Cake

Posted on April 29, 2009 | Comments Off on Nanny’s Carrot Cake

My mouth is watering just thinking about her carrot cake!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 c flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 c white sugar (Splenda is a good substitute)
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 c cooking oil
  • 1 c crushed pineapple (drained) or apple sauce
  • 3 c grated carrots (Nanny uses a fine shredder)

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together well. Pour into an 8″x12″ greased and floured pan. Baked at 325 F for 50 – 60 minutes.   Let cool before adding icing.

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Nanny’s Fruit Cake

Posted on April 29, 2009 | Comments Off on Nanny’s Fruit Cake

I’ve had this and it’s goooooood 🙂

Ingredients

  • 2 c flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 nutmeg
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 1/2 c margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 c sour milk (you can use fresh milk & add 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp soda dissolved in sour milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 c raisins
  • 2 c chopped dates
  • 1/2 c walnuts
  • 1 small jar red cherries (drained and cut into halves)
  • 1 small jar green cherries (drained and cut into halves)
  • 1/2 c brandy or sherry (optional)

Preparation:

Prepare fruits the night before by mixing together the last 6 ingredients (this includes the brandy or sherry if it’s there) in a bowl and refrigerate.

Sift together the first 6 ingredients. Mix all ingredients (sifted items, fruits, and remaining items) together well in a large bowl. Grease 2 loaf pans and line with wax paper. Split mixture to put into both pans. Put brown paper over the loaf pans and bake at 325 degrees F for 3/4 hour. Remove brown paper and continue baking for another 1/2 hour at 325 F. Ovens vary, test cakes with a toothpick in the center to make sure they are done.

Note from Nanny, “GOOD LUCK” hehehehe

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Nanny’s Chocolate Cake

Posted on April 29, 2009 | Comments Off on Nanny’s Chocolate Cake

I’ve also had this and can attest that it’s really good!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 c flour
  • 1 c sugar (I would use Splenda)
  • 3 tbsp cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 c melted margarine
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (yes, really)
  • 1 c cold water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Preparation:

Sift together the first 5 ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together until smooth. Pour into a greased 8×8  inch pan. Bake at 350 F for 30 – 35 minutes.  Let cool then add icing.

Note from Nanny, “Hmmm good – rich too” 🙂

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Nanny’s Banana Cake

Posted on April 29, 2009 | Comments Off on Nanny’s Banana Cake

Ingredients:

  • 2 c flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 c white sugar (I’d use Splenda)
  • 1/2 c margarine
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 c mashed bananas

Preparation:

Mix together the first 4 ingredients and set aside. In a mixing bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients that was set aside. Beat until smooth. Makes 2 – 8″x 12″ or 3 – 8″x8″ greased and floured pans (Nanny uses the 3 pans). Bake at 350 F for about 35 – 40 minutes.

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Punny’s Caramel Cookies

Posted on April 13, 2009 | Comments Off on Punny’s Caramel Cookies

One of my aunts used to make these amazing cookies. They were so delicious. I’ve also heard them called stupid cookies or bachelor buttons.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. butter
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 3 1/2 c. flour

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls onto an UNGREASED cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 or 7 minutes. Remove from pan immediately when cool. Put 2 cookies together with caramel spread in between them.

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Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on April 13, 2009 | Comments Off on Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies were my favourite cookies as a child. When they would start to dry out after being baked a few days, Mom would just throw a slice of bread in the container with the cookies and they would soften right up. They were so good…

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. chocolate chips

Preparation:

Blend well the shortening, white and brown sugar until it’s a creamy texture. Add the vanilla and beaten egg and mix. Blend in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well then fold in the chocolate chips. Spoon onto a greased cooking sheet and flatten.

Again I didn’t get the baking time and temperature but try 350 degrees for 15 minutes. If they’re still not done, leave them in and check every 5 minutes until cooked. I’ll try to get the exact baking instructions soon.

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Elaine’s Indian Pineapple Chicken

Posted on January 4, 2009 | Comments Off on Elaine’s Indian Pineapple Chicken

I was going through my cupboards wanting to get rid of some supplies and threw this together. It turned out even better than I thought it would.

Ingredients:

  • 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 jar of President’s Choice Indian Rogan Josh sauce
  • 1 can crushed pineapple
  • 2 tsp ginger

Preparation:

Place chicken breasts in a medium baking dish (Corningware is great). Score the top side of the meat. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the top of the chicken. Cover and bake at 375 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot with your favourite side dish.

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Elaine’s Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on January 4, 2009 | Comments Off on Elaine’s Easy Chicken Cacciatore

I was going through my cupboards wanting to get rid of some aging supplies and threw this together.

Ingredients:

  • 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 227g container of fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1 can ready-spiced diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp fine herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Place chicken breasts and mushrooms in a medium baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the top of the chicken.
Cover and bake at 375 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot with noodles.

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