Roasted Tomato and Cauliflower Pasta Bake

1 tbsp butter1 tbsp olive oil4 cups cauliflower florets (about 2/3 medium head)3 cups grape tomatoes2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 tsp dried rosemary or basil1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)2 tbsp red or white wine vinegar8 oz whole wheat rotini or fusilli pasta1 cup shredded Asiago or Provolone cheese 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).2....

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Greek Lentil Salad

2 cups lentils or black beans, cooked1 cup chopped cucumber1/2 cup chopped red onion2 tomatoes, chopped1 yellow pepper, chopped1 cup chopped cauliflower1/2 cup chopped parsley1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Vinaigrette1/2 cup sliced black olives2 Tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp each salt and pepper1 Tbsp red...

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Ham & Cheese Cauliflower

1 medium cauliflower, leaves and stem removed6 thin slices of ham, chopped1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped6 oz cheddar, grated2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped 1. Place cauliflower in a saucepan, cover with cold water and add a little salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.2. Preheat oven to...

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Cream of Carrot with Brie & Nuts

1 tbsp butter1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped6 cups carrots, peeled and diced3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, no salt added1 cup milkSalt and freshly ground pepper3 oz Brie, cut into small wedges1 tbsp honey2 tbsp roasted nuts, your choice 1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook vegetables for 5 minutes.2. Add broth, milk, salt and pepper.3. Bring

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Carrot Maple Cheesecake

Crust1 1/3 cup shortbread cookie crumbs (12 cookies)¼ cup melted butter Combine ingredients; mix well. Press into 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Filling2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4)3 pkg. (250 g each) light or regular cream cheese, room temp1/3 cup  granulated sugar1/3 cup maple syrup3 eggs Simmer shredded carrots

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Canadian Fish Chowder

2 oz. butter1 medium carrot, sliced1 onion, finely diced1 celery stalk, finely diced12 mussels12 oysters8 oz. white fish8 oz. shrimp2 tbsp brandy Sauce4 oz. butter1/2 cup flour1 tsp salt4 cups milk1/4 cup tomato puree1/2 cup white wine1 tsp prepared mustard1 container (9 oz. / 270 mL) cream1/4 cup  chopped parsleycayenne pepper to tastelemon juice to taste Melt the butter in a deep pan. Add

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