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Recipes

TASTY FRIDAY’S

GARLIC MASHED FAUXTATOES 

Here is a great subsitute for mashed potatoes or just an extra way to eat veggies!!

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.

Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.

In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth

Fruit Skewers

Here are these delisous and tasty fruit skewers I made on the weekend for a bridal shower. They are great for a BBQ or for kids as well.

Pick your favourite fruits and explore your creative side! I made these melon ones

And these berry and green grape ones

Happy Snacking!

TASTY FRIDAY’S

SUNDRIED TOMATO AND SPINACH SALAD

This salad is one of my favourites, it’s easy to make and delicious! I have to give credit to my brother-in-law for making this concoction of yumminess! 

Basic Ingredients:

3 C  spinach

1/4 C low fat feta cheese

3 sundried tomatoes

8-10 grape tomatoes, sliced

kraft olive oil sundried tomato salad dressing 3-4Tbsp; 30 cal/Tbsp

To mix it up I like to add sliced almonds for some crunch or slices of figs for a bit of a sweeter taste.

Happy Eating!

GONE GREEK

One of my new faviorite and healthy snacks is Greek yogurt! Each 6-oz cup of most Greek yogurt is fat free and has two times the protein of the leading yogurt – packed with 14-17 grams of protein per cup.  It also has a thick and creamy texture to help satisfy hunger and is available in a variety of flavours. I know that Safeway and Superstore both carry rands of Greek yogurt.

Another way to “spice it up” it adding fresh berries and Granola. I also like to use Kashi cereal as a granola substitute.

TASTY FRIDAY’S

HEALTHY AND SIMPLE SUMMER PASTA SALAD

This is one of my favourite salads to make in the summer. It’s served cold so I find it refreshing! It’s so simple and quick if you’re in a rush. Start with clubhouse pasta salad spices and all you need to add is oil and vinegar for the dressing. You can also substitute vegetable oil with a healthier olive oil. 

Chop your favourite vegtables. This is where you can keep it simple or get as creative as you want. I like to add water chestnuts for something different. 

Then just add your pasta, I like to use whole wheat pasta for a healthier choice. Then put in the fridge and chill for 20 minutes before serving. This is also very good leftover!

HAPPY EATING!

SNACK TIME

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