Carrot Cake Mix in a Jar

Carrot Cake mix:2 cups granulated white sugar½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts3 cups all-purpose white flour½ teaspoon salt2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoon baking powder1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Layer ingredients in 1-quart Mason jar with tight fitting lid or 1-quart non-zip locking storage bag or food storage bag shaped into a

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Carrot Maple Cheesecake

Crust1 1/3 cups shortbread cookie crumbs (12 cookies)1/4 cup melted butterFilling2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4)3 pkg. lightorregular cream cheese, at room temperature1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup maple syrup3 eggsOptional Garnish1/4 cup water1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cupshredded carrots Crust1.Combine ingredients; mix well. Press into 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.2.Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C)

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Turkey Barley Stew

2 tbsp vegetable oil2 onions, chopped2/3 cup pearlorpot barley2 cloves garlic, minced2eachcarrots and parsnips, sliced1-1/2 cups cubed, peeled rutabaga2-1/2 cups sodium-reduced chickenorturkey broth1 can diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 tspeachdried thyme leaves and Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp dried basil leavesSalt and pepper2 cups coarsely cubed cooked turkey1-1/2 cups freshorfrozen green peas6 crusty rolls

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Marsh Mucker’s Slaw

This recipe is fromCarronFarms. 4 1/2 cups cabbage, red or green, fresh, shredded1 cup carrots, fresh, grated1 1/4 cup Honey Poppy seed dressing (see recipe below)1 cup apple or pear, cored, diced 1/4″ Combine vegetables and fruit, top with dressing. Refrigerate if not using immediately. Honey Poppy seed Dressing1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup honey1

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Lunch Time Pasta Salad

8 oz (250 g) pasta, such as rotiniorscoobido2 carrots, peeled and sliced2 celery stalks, slicedHalf sweet red pepper, slicedHalf head cauliflowerorbroccoli florets1 can (6 oz/170 g) tuna packed in water, drainedor7 oz (213 g) salmon, drainedor19 oz (540 mL)...

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Greens & Rosemary Chowder

2 tbsp(30 mL)butter1 cup(250 mL)onion, diced1 cup(250 mL)leek, diced1 cup(250 mL)celery, diced1 cup(250 mL)carrots, diced1 1/2 tsp(7.5 mL)dried rosemary3 tbsp(45 mL)all-purpose flour6 cups(1.5 L) milk, heated2 cups(500 mL)broccoli, diced3 cups(750 mL)baby spinach1/2 cup(125 mL) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded1/2 cup(125 mL)Cheddar cheese, shreddedSalt and pepper, to taste 1. In a heavy pot, meltbutterover medium heat.

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Broccoli, Kale and Lentil Soup

1 tbspbutter1mediumonion, chopped3cloves garlic, minced1/8 tsphot pepper flakes or smoked paprikaSalt and pepper1/3 cupdriedred lentils, rinsed2 1/2 cupslow-sodiumvegetable or chicken broth4 cupschoppedbroccoli (stems and florets separated)4 cupschopped packed trimmedkale2 cupsheatedmilk2 tbspfreshly squeezed lemon juice or white wine vinegar 1. In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, hot pepper flakes and

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Crispy-Topped Vegetable Casserole

2 cupscarrots, chopped2 cupscauliflower, chopped2 cupsbroccoli, chopped3 tbspbutter1smallonion, chopped2 tbspall-purpose flourA pinch ofsaltPepper, to taste1 cup milk6 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes2/3 cupfresh bread crumbs2 tbspgratedCanadian Parmesan cheese 1.Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Butter an 8-cup (2 L) shallow baking dish.2. Place carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover

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Ontario Chinese Vegetables Roll-Ups

3 cups (750 mL) finely shredded green cabbage1 1/2 cups (375 mL) each finely shredded Chinese (Napa) cabbage and bok choy1-1/2 cups (375 mL) each grated carrots and sliced mushrooms1-1/2 cups (375 mL) bean sprouts2 tbsp (25 mL) each soy sauce and rice wine or dry sherry2 tsp (10 mL) each sesame oil and

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Beet Chips with Lime Salt

4 cups (1 L) vegetable oil, for deep frying8 medium beets, peeled and thinly slicedLime salt to taste (see recipe below) 1. Pour vegetable oil into a sauté pan. Using a candy thermometer to check temperature, heat oil to 325°F (160°C).2. Add the beet slices in small batches. Fry slices about 2 to 3

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