Monthly Archives: February 2020

I see a Sea Food Chowder the smell is amazing

  • Todaty no hospital visit for tests, ugh!! I thought a hearty Sea Food Chowder was good to make..
  • Scallops,
  • shrimps,
  • Clams,
  • 2 cans Tuna,
  • 2 large cans tomatoes,
  • 900 ,ls veg stock,
  • 1 pkg veg soup mix,2 large leeks diced
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • stalk fennel with the bulb sliced
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 2 tbl spoons garlic minced
  • 2 rashers bacon diced
  • 2 cans clam nectar

Cook bacon and onions in soup pot, then add all other veggies let cook a wee while , then add tomatoes tuna and all other seafood, fresh ground black pepper , bring to the boil then let simmer a few hours.. Going to make bread and serve with a crusty baguette Yummy David will love this when he wakes up from his night shift 7 more to go.. Like my mom would say this will stick to your ribs! a Hearty soup full of goodness. I also made home made cheese biscuits ( Scones)

Beans the Magical Fruit Hmmmmm

Next week is a busy week, Bricks 4 Kidz have 4 fun classes at the Peter Pond Mall. I have cooked a few dishes for David as he is on nights. I cooked an amazing double batch of chilli. This will do about 8 meals.. Lots of beans as they are good for you gut health.. I will serve this over wild rice and a side salad..

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 plumb tomatoes diced
  • 1 small can tomatoes
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 yellow pepper diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper
  • garlic
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 can baked beans
  • 1 large can black beans
  • 1 cup black eyed beans
  • Chilli spices

We changed our diet a few years ago and love eating this way.. Fibers from foods like beans that are able to reach the gut intact and stimulate growth and promote activity in the beneficial microflora are also referred to as prebiotics. … Consuming plant-based foods that contain these non-digestible fibers may keep our bodies regular and our gut health.

FoodServing SizeFiber
Navy Beans½ cup10 g
Kidney Beans½ cup8 g
Black Beans½ cup8 g
Lentils1/2 cup8 g
Almonds1 ounces (~1/4 cup)4 g
Blueberries1 cup4 g
Apple1 medium4 g
Quinoa½ cup3 g
Strawberries1 cup3 g
Peanuts1 ounces (~1/4 cup)2 g
Bread (whole wheat), sliced1 slice2 g
Wild Rice1 cup2 g
Brown Rice½ cup2 g
Spinach1 cup1 g

As you can see, beans are one of the most naturally rich sources of Fiber; enjoying them regularly will help you experience all their finer benefits! Eat Pre Biotic foods for a health gut and digestive health. I for one know how important this is. Nov I had a Major Surgery and Next month heading for another surgery with luck this is the last one.. I have suffered with Diverticular Disease.. A High fibre diet is important

FruitsApple, banana, berries, raisins
VegetablesOnion, garlic, leeks, Jerusalem artichoke, globe artichoke, asparagus, chicory root, burdock, yacon, jicama, tomato, greens: spinach, collard greens, chard, kale, mustard greens, dandelion greens, salsify
Legumes or PulsesLegumes such as lentils, dry beans, chick peas and peas
Whole grainsWhole wheat, barley, and rye, oats, brown rice, whole grain corn, buckwheat
SeedsFlaxseed, almonds
Other foodsHoney
carbohydrates).

Fajitas Mmmmmm Mexican food love it

Bricks 4 Kidz Here in Fort McMurray had in school classes yesterday for 2 Grade 2 classes “BUOYANCY” I rushed home to get the Fajitas ready for David going on night shift, I really have to start making my wraps, Ian and David enjoyed this Mexican treat. We don’t have these to often , when we do we love it . I used 2 small chicken breasts sliced and marinated in salt, pepper and garlic then cooked in Olive Oil. in another skillet I added 1 red pepper, green pepper and an orange pepper and 1 onion sliced, cooked in olive oil until softened added cooked chicken, the added home made Fajita sauce, served with Cesar Salad,Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. There is enough left for another 4 meal

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil,
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Fresh if possible
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano I use frozen from my garden
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic Minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika I like Smokey Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

A recipe I got, when I worked in Dietary in a Hospital

This is Tuna Roll I added crab with this and an asiago Cheese. In the hospital we served this with Asparagus, I served with Brocholi

  • 3 cups Home Made Biscuit Mix ( Or Bisquik )
  • 1 can of Tuna and I can Crab meat
  • 1/4 cup asiago
  • 1/2 can mushroom soup
  • 1 cup buttermilk,
  • 1 tbl Spn hot dog mustard
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar( I use low fat )
  • garlic to taste
  • 2 tbl spns flour
  • olive oil or butter to a make a rue for cheese sauce

Mix up biscuit mix ( Scone Mix)

Mix Tuna, Crab and Soup add salt and pepper to taster and a little garlic .. Roll our B biscuit mix ( Scone Mix) to 1/4 inch thisck

Sprinkle asiago cheese over rolled out biscuit, cover with tuna and crab mix, roll like a Swiss Roll . Slice in to 1 1/2 inch slices Put oven on 165 F bake until golden.. In a sauce pot make cheese sauce

Serve with your choice of Veg it is amazing

#Plantbaseddiet Portobello Mushroom Burger

This is one of our fave plant based meals A Portobello Mushroom Burger! A Layered Salad and a home made buttermilk Cesar Dressing home made .. We marinate the mushroom in garlic oil before BBQing the Mushrooms.. We add a slice of Aged Cheddar!! For this meal I thank #Western Family and their great Save On Store here in Fort McMurray !!

Is Mushroom a Superfood?The Superfood Qualities of Mushrooms. Edible fungi, like shiitake, oyster, and lion’s mane mushrooms, have been linked to boosting immunity and improving treatment results in cases of cancer, high cholesterol, and neurological diseases.

I have a few Mushroom recipes I love like my Mushroom Soup. or a Mushroom Stroganoff

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp minced Garlic
  • 300g mixed mushroom, chopped I like Oyster, Crimini mushroom, white and Chanterelle mushroom. your choice
  • 150ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce,
  • 3 tbsp low-fat soured cream
  • small bunch parsley, roughly chopped or dried parsley
  • 1 cup of rice I like brown rice or wild rice
  1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large Skillet and soften 1 finely chopped onion for about 5 mins.
  2. Add 1 tbsp paprika and Minced garlic, then cook for 1 min . Add 300g mixed mushrooms and cook on a high heat, stirring often, for about 5 mins.
  3. Pour in 150ml vegetable stock and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  4. Bring to the boil, simmer for 5 mins until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat and stir through 3 tbsp low-fat soured cream and most of the small bunch of roughly chopped parsley. Make sure the pan is not on the heat or the sauce may split. Budget friendly and delicious #PlantBAsedDiet

Eggs Benny

I woke up early, Hmm I think a banana and Yoghurt for breakfast this morning.. David liked at me and asked for Eggs Benny! I added Avocado to it.. Made a light version and oh boy was it good .. This is good if you do it with my Salmon Pate I make .. I guess Eggs benny West Coast Style

Smoked Salmon Pizza oh boy is this amazing and healthy .. We try to eat fish 3 times a week,. Lots of fresh fruit and veggies.. Grand kids, Family and hubby all love the salmon patè.. Easy to make David smokes the Salmon using a recipe he’s had for well over 30 yrs . When we lived in Kitimat BC we had an abundance of salmon as David was an avid Fisher.. He hasn’t fished since we have been in AB.. He used to take the Kidz fishing when they were younger oh the memories

Hospital, Drs and were back , Chicken, Veg soup it is!! Moms Cooking

This past week was a crazy week, we headed to Edmonton with my Son for Surgery, it went very well, I had am appointment with Dr Wright my Sinus Specialist! That event not to good .. Oh Well gotta head back in 6 weeks .. I got back took out 5 chicken breast and defrosted, I was thinking a head 2 breasts for the soup and I will make a pot of Butter chicken.. I had some chicken stock int he freezer from a chicken I had roasted, Yummy goodness.. I want to make a healthy hearty soup for my son, soooo here we go , We got a great deal on the chicken breast at Save On $19.50 a box 3 KG ( We got 2 boxes reg $35.99 2 chicken breast diced

1 large onion

2 large Leeks sliced thinly

3 large carrots

l small turnip

6 plumb tomatoes

3 stalks celery

2 cups cooked rice

Fennel I used 2 stalks with build sliced very thin

1 pig Knorr onion Soup Mix

1 table spoon garlic minced

fresh grind black pepper

sage sprinkle

Parsley frozen from my garden

1 900 mill Veg Bouillon

Place all veg in Soup pot, with garlic, cook in a skillet add 1 tbl spn butter add chicken and a large sprinkle of sage . When chicken is cooked add to veggies in soup pot, add onion soup mix 2 cups of water and the Veg stock , bring to boil then simmer with the lid on for an hour, taste and if required add more pepper or even a splurge of Lea and Perrin Sauce (Worsershire Sauce ) .. This is an all time family fave and lots of meals out of this pot of soup, I sent some over for Kate, Aaron and Asher.. My mom always made soups in the winter , I guess thats where I get it from right now David is cooking his Chicken breast in Leek Sauce, we love leeks…

Keep in mind, however, that the health benefits are the result of homemade chickennoodle soup, rather than store-bought canned soup. … The ingredients you add to chicken noodle soup can also contain immune boosting antioxidants and nutrients, such as onions, carrots, celery, parsley and chicken


A big bowl of my fresh made soup will not only make a great healthy, meal, but it will also help keep you fuller for longer and give you a big portion of your recommended 5-a-day. Soups make a great healthy lunch A great Supper option with Salad or sandwich with my home made bread..

Red pepper pasta sauce with crab meat. Ohhh my

I made the red pepper sauce a couple of months ago and froze it for future use. Once defrosted I added a can of crab meat. Amazing. The red pepper sauce was a from scratch. This is De Davids fave sauce for pasta

Sauce

  • 4 large red peppers diced ($3.98)
  • 1/2 onion diced  ($0.50)
  • 1 stalk celery sliced ( your Choice)
  • 2 Tbsp butter ($0.50)
  • 2 tsp minced  garlic ($0.32)
  • 1 tsp tsp dried basil ($0.05)
  • Freshly ground black pepper ($0.02)
  • 1/2 cup light cream (1:50) PC Brand
  • 1/4 cup Light cream cheese (2.98) PC brand
  • 1 can of crab meat
    • 400 ml veg stock as desired $0.75 Pc Brand
    • Pasta your choice

in a pot place butter as minced onion, red pepper garlic, sauté until cooked, add the stock, black pepper, and basil pure or use hand blender until smooth add the cream cheese stir un till all mixed in then add the cream and mix in , et simmer for 15 mins then add the crab meat .. ready to serve over Pasta.. it is amazing save with a salad of your choice

Curry again but My way!!!

We don’t eat a lot of Meat But we had steak , was an ingredient not a huge part of out dinner.. I had about 6 oz steak left over !! Hmmm David says please make a Curry, so i saw what veggies I have and stared putting veggies, Potatoes , Carrots, 3 Tomatoes, Celery, Zucchini not forgetting peas, one of Davids Faves in the pot, Seggie stock , sliced the steak thin, added cumin, Turmeric, urry Powder, Hot Pepper, and 1 tsp Creamed Coconut .. The Smell coming from my kitchen are amazing .. I don’t add cream and sugar as I like to try keep it Healthy , if i have to a fat free yoghurt !! Another Curry i love is Lamb and Chickpea a Jamie Oliver Recipe, which I usually do my way just take his as a guide line

Friday a little bit of England Fish and Chips in the paper

I apologise for not posting. We here at Brick4Kidz Fort McMurray has been a Simple Machines Week with 3 Gr 4 Classe at St Kateri . Its a great program for the Grade 4 students and a review for grade 8 students.. I am getting busy with he Buoyancy and Building a Materials classes also. Friday was a Fish and Chips kinda super , I coated to Cod in breadcrumbs and baked it in the oven .. I did deep fry the fries bur let drain and patted with kitchen roll, to take off excess fat.. Had this with peas and home made bread it was amazing.. I like to dip my fries in the English Salad Cream dressing .. When Colin and Bailey come over I some times make fish and chips for them as they love it, with a cup of tea. Davids fave is to make Fish and Chips with Fresh Salmon, now that is amazing

Cottage Pie My way #Plant Based #Healthy

Cottage ie, love making this it is a family fave. I browned 1 lb ground beef added 3 plumb tomatoes, 2 celery stalks, 1/2 lb baby carrots, 1 m Onion diced.. 1 can baked beans. Beef stock, cool until veggies are cooked , simmer with lid of pan to reduce the gravy a little. In another pot i put 4 medium potatoes 1/2 lb baby carrots and 2 large Parsnips sliced thin once cooked drain off water and mash with 1 tbl spn butter . Spoon out meat and veggies leaving most of the gravy on the pot. Then put mashed veg mix on the meat . Ham and David both had seconds of this amazing comfort food.. you can mis any veggies with the potato.

Cottage pie below is a mix of turnip and carrots

This one is Shepards Pie in a baked potato. Cooking is fun and you don’t have to cook the same dish the same way, have fun experimenting !!

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