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Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Mango Spinach Salad Instructional Video

Mango Spinach Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

Baby Spinach
Mango
Celery
Red Onion
Sliced Almonds
Sunflower Seeds

Recommended dressings:
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Citrus Vinaigrette

Recommended Proteins:
Steak
Chicken Breast
Salmon
Shrimp

View instructional video:

http://youtu.be/S33eX2kdQQo

Sunday, 12 January 2014

Tuna & Chickpea Pasta Salad - Video Instructions






A delicious, quick and easy recipe.  Perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

Roasted Chickpeas (seasoned with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper)
Diced green pepper
Fusilli pasta
Chunk light tuna
Slices red onion
Red wine-dijon vinaigrette

Combine the above in large bowl and cool.  Once cool, add 1 - 2 avocado's and stir again, serve.



** Correction: Faith used Micro-plane not mezzoluna to grate garlic

Friday, 3 January 2014

Steak and Sweet Potato Salad

Try this healthy version of steak and potatoes!

Instructions:

Pile a mountain of mixed green on a large platter.

Top with sliced red onions, red peppers and grilled steak and sweet potatoes.

Drizzle over your favourite vinaigrette (I like red wine dijon with this salad.)

Faith's Steak and sweet potato salad

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Bruschetta Recipe

Diced Roma Tomatoes, Oregano, Salt, Pepper and Olive Oil

6 Ingredient Bruschetta!

Ingredients:
Oregano
Fresh Ground Pepper
Salt
Crushed Garlic
Olive Oil
Tomatoes


Instructions:

Chop some tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. 

Sprinkle with oregano, to taste.

Add some crushed garlic and a drizzle of olive oil and ENJOY!

Serve on toasted bread as is traditional, or try as a topping for fish or chicken!

Friday, 8 November 2013

Cassie Salad

Cassie Salad

A flavourful combination of sweet caramelized onions, tangy goat cheese, hearty chick peas and tuna & creamy avocado; covered in a delicious feta balsamic dressing.  Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients:
1 cup Israeli couscous
½ cup caramelized onions
1 can (425 grams) chick peas
½ cup diced cucumber
1 can (95 gram) albacore tuna
200 grams diced feta cheese
¼ thinly sliced red onion
1 avocado diced

Instructions:
Combine Ingredients in large bowl and toss with dressing.

Feta Balsamic Dressing:

Ingredients:
6 tablespoons (90 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 grams) crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) minced garlic
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

Combine ingredients in small bowl and whisk until combined and feta becomes creamy.  Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.



This salad "Cassie Salad" is a tribute to my longtime assistant Cassie Kurnik who is now a wonderful teacher!

Monday, 4 November 2013

Wine Review - Taste Ontario Features Great Wines: Thirty Bench, East Dell


I had the pleasure of attending Taste Ontario 2013 and was thrilled with the assortment of local wines produced here in Ontario.

Please check out my wine review on Natalie Maclean's blog along with some other reviews that highlight the event!

http://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/taste-ontario-features-great-wines-thirty-bench-east-dell/