Spring Chick Pea Salad Recipe - Fabulous Faith

Fabulous Faith's Spring Chick Pea Salad Recipe

Medieval Times Toronto - Fabulous Faith News

As my daughters and I approached we were immediately seduced by the smell of roast chicken and garlic that perfumed the grounds of Toronto’s Exhibition place.  

We climbed the stairs and entered into the beautifully decorated lobby filled with eager guests and collected our black and white crowns.  On route to the stadium we passed through the gift shop, ornamented in a medieval theme with archaic dark colours and high ceilings.  

As we entered the staffs were all dressed in costume and busily serving beverages to the already packed house.  We made our way down the stairs guided by our wench and arrived at our table decorated with medieval place settings and took our seats.  The theatre style tournament began as soon as our drinks were served and we were treated to show horses performing tricks while enjoying our appetizers.

I was surprised that my generally picky-eaters loved food!  The soup, lightly seasoned baked chicken and buttery corn on the cob are perfectly kid-friendly and the buttery tart and coffee at the end is exactly the kick us parents need to withstand the drive home with your excitement filled bunch. 

The best part about eating at Medieval Times is the experience and taking that “step back in time” so many stories can be shared and lessons can be learned about how people ate were entertained before technology.  Stadium tournaments were the TVs for kids back then and it’s always a great idea to take a break and see some live action. Also super fun for my daughters was skipping the cutlery and eating with your hands medieval style.  My family frequents exotic South Asian and African restaurants so we are definitely a “hands-on” bunch.

 

Fabulous Faith at Medieval Times

If you’re looking to perk up that family dinner out you should certainly visit a Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. With locations across North America the castle of your dreams is closer and way more affordable than you think!

Special Thank You To Medieval Times Toronto!

Oster Versa Blender & Hand Blender - Fabulous Faith News

Fabulous Faith using the Oster Versa Blender

At this year’s Toronto Food & Drink Market I had the pleasure of using some new Oster Appliances.  Each day last weekend on the new Health & Wellness Stage, I did cooking presentation’s that demonstrated how to prepare some of my Raw Food Diet recipes. 

The first recipe I prepared was a Tropical Superfood Smoothie using Sour sop, Avocados, Mangoes and Bananas.  The Oster Versa blender featured a smoothie button right on the front so there was no confusion just fill and push to start.  Once in action, it blended the fruits to the perfect consistency with what’s most easily described as some kind of smart sensor technology.  

The next recipe I prepared was a Raw Tomato Sauce; I used my Oster Hand Blender right in the bowl as it allows you to carefully control the texture of the sauce.  After just a few moments of blending, the tomatoes, basil and seasonings were reduced to a perfect thick pink healthy sauce, ready to serve immediately.

The final and most challenging recipe was my raw cauliflower soup which requires blending rough uncooked cauliflower to a creamy succulent thick soup.  I had my assistant rinse out the blender while I was making the tomato sauce so I reached for that as right beside the smoothie button was a button labelled soup.  I placed the chopped cauliflower; spices and a little coconut milk in the jar of the blender place the lid on top, pushed the soup button and hoped for the best. 

To my surprise, within seconds the cauliflower was reduced the perfect soup consistency and ready to serve, go Versa!  My favorite feature is definitely that you can place the jar on the stand in any direction and there’s no weird, confusing locking system that you have to beat. Just place it on the stand push the button and within seconds, Food! Yay! 

I would highly recommend the Oster Versa Blender and Hand Blender if you are looking to make cooking healthy at home easier and more efficient.

Xo,

Fabulous Faith

Fabulous Faith and her Oster Versa Blender

Fabulous Faith's To Showcase Oster Appliances!

Special thank you to Oster Appliances for providing Fabulous Faith's High Quality Appliances for the 2015 Toronto Food & Drink Festival!

Make sure and stop by and see them in action this weekend!

Fabulous Faith thanks Oster Appliances!

Fabulous Faith Schedule - Toronto Food & Drink Market 2015

Make sure to check out our booth when Fabulous Faith is not speaking on the Health & Wellness Stage!

Fabulous Faith presents on the brand new Health and Wellness Stage at the 2015 Toronto Food and Drink Market

Fabulous Faith at the 2015 Toronto Food + Drink Market

Celebrating 23 years!  The Toronto Food + Drink Market!  New Name, New Look, New Stage!  Featuring Toronto's Own Celebrity Chef, Fabulous Faith!


http://www.tofoodanddrinkmarket.com/events/207-health-wellness-area-april-10-2015

Kraft Butter Chicken Pizza by Fabulous Faith

 

Kraft Butter Chicken Pizza

The standard pepperoni and cheese although delicious can get boring over time.  Tonight, let’s try something new, healthy and exotic! 

Fabulous Faith, Toronto’s #1 Private Chef has come up with this healthful twist on an Indian classic favorite using the Kraft products you know, love and probably have on hand already!  Perfect for lunch, dinner or any special occasion; this recipe adds all of the ethnic flavours you crave without the guilt of all of the fat.

Kraft Butter Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

1 Kraft Cheese Pizza Pie Mix (Contains crust, sauce and cheese)

½ Cup Kraft Light Miracle Whip

¼ cup Kraft Light Catalina Dressing

½ a small (5.5 oz) can tomato paste

1 small onion diced or 3/4 cup approx.

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 medium sized ripe tomato, chopped

2 tbsp. Curry powder

½ tsp. Freshly Cracked Black pepper

1 tsp. Fresh Thyme

½ tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Cayenne pepper

1 tsp. Cumin

½ tsp. Garam Masala (optional but highly recommended)

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

1 tbsp. olive oil

Guilt free toppings (optional):

A few slices of red onion

A few slices of red pepper

A few pickled hot pepper slices

¼ cup chopped cilantro (after pizza is cooked, recommended)

Instructions:

Prepare dough as per package directions, spread over large cookie sheet and set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

In a large non-stick skillet fry the chicken over medium high heat in the olive oil

After a few minutes and when the chicken is no longer pink, add the onion and stir

Once the onion begins to turn clear add the garlic and the chopped tomato

As soon as is starts to sizzle season with all of the spices and fry an additional minute or until fragrant

Fabulous Faith`s Butter Chicken Spice Blend

Add the Miracle Whip, Catalina dressing, tomato paste and package of tomato sauce and stir to combine

Reduce heat and simmer until thickened (around 5 minutes) remove from heat and set aside

Smear the prepared crust with the sauce and top with the chicken

Sprinkle the cheese over the chicken and sauce and top with the optional toppings of your choice

Bake for 10 – 15 minutes on bottom rack or until the sides of the crust are golden brown and the 

cheese is thoroughly melted

Recipe yields 1 “Party Size” Pizza

Kraft Butter Chicken Pizza by Fabulous Faith

Kraft Pizza Kits are a perfect dinner for the whole family, and they’re easy!  Kraft Pizza Kits are as simple as they are fun! Grab the family tonight and make a pizza dinner. Offered in two different sizes, you have the choice to make one pizza or two. And it’s up to you what goes on you pizza! 

Special thank you to the Team at Kraft!

Fabulous Faith at the Toronto Marlies Game!

On Saturday March 7^th 2015 I had the opportunity to attend the Toronto Marlies game at Ricoh Coliseum with my daughters.  I know very little about sports as I have always considered the kitchen to be my arena of choice; so when I had received an email earlier that week offering us tickets I jumped at the opportunity to teach my girls something new while having a fun family outing.

We arrived at the stadium a few minutes early and grabbed our awesome swag bags (thank you MLSE!) and put on our awesome Marlies gear.  We heard cheering from in the stadium and saw lots of vendors with delicious goodies.  Advancing towards them, the girls decided on nachos and pizza.  

I was thrilled to find a salted old fashioned pretzel and ice cold Canadian definitely putting me in the traditional Canadian Hockey Spirit.

The Marlies game was really fast paced and competitive the rink seems much more up close and personal when you are in the Arena than when you watch it on TV.   In between the periods they have generous enough intermissions for you to head up and grab more good eats.  Luxurious varieties of poutine are available along with all kinds of gourmet hot dogs; including a scrumptious poutine-dog with crispy potato sticks, brown gravy and cheese curds.  They have traditional stadium favorites like popcorn, cotton candy, onion rings and many more.

So that’s big hot guys in uniform (plus tons of soldiers in uniform as I was there for army day OMG!!) great food, beer, pretzels, awesome on ice action…. Like could this be the most Canadian family activity ever?  Well I will have to one up it the next time! I’ll make the kids sing Celine Dion in the car, wear plaid shirts and walk up in our snow shoes from the parking so we can win the most Canadian family of the year award! Watch out! Lol

Planning on being in Toronto any time soon? Are you looking for an awesome family activity? Date Idea?  Girls or boys night out?  Try attending a game for the Toronto Marlies Hockey Team!  Great food, beer, action and all at a way more affordable price than the other Toronto teams.  This leaves you more money for what’s important, food and beer.  Oh, and don’t forget to grab some Marlies gear too! Super cute and warm for these frigid winter months.

Fabulous Faith and her daughter's at the Toronto Marlies Game

Fabulous Faith rocking a Toronto Marlies Tuque

Special thank you to John, Scott, Sherry, Alison and the rest of the awesome team at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment!! You guys rock!