Salmon on Veggie and Leek Lentils

2 tsp olive oil1 onion finely chopped1 leek white and light green parts only, finely chopped1 rib celery finely chopped2 sprigs thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme1 clove garlic minced1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1 1/2 cup green lentils dried2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth no-salt2 cups water1 green zucchini cubed1 yellow zucchini cubed4 salmon fillets1 tbsp olive oil4 lemon wedges1/4 cup cilantro leavessalt and pepper to taste 1. In...

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Creamy Turkey Stew in a Bread Bowl

1 lb turkey, cut into cubes2 tbsp all purpose flour3 tbsp oil2 tbsp butter3 onions, chopped2 celery stalks, sliced2 large carrots, sliced2 parsnips, sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped2 cups fresh button mushrooms2 cups dry white wine1...

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Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Mash

1 lb potatoes yellow fleshed, peeled and chopped6 cloves garlic1 can kidney beans white, drained and rinsed1/2 cup milk skim, warmed1 tsp canola oil1 onion chopped1 carrot chopped1 stalk celery chopped1 pkg turkey lean, ground1 tsp thyme dried, leaves1/4 tsp pepper fresh ground2 tbsp flour all purpose2 cups beef broth sodium reduced1 tbsp tomato paste2 tsp Worcestershire sauce2 bay leaves 1. Cover potatoes and garlic with water in a pot and bring to the boil. Cook for about 15...

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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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Italian Baked Beans

2 tbsp canola oil2 medium carrots, peeled and diced2 stalks celery, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 onion, finely chopped1 green pepper, finely chopped1 can (28 oz. / 798 mL) diced tomatoes1 can (5 1/2 oz. / 156 mL) tomato paste plus one can water1 tsp each: dried basil, oregano and granulated sugarpinch hot pepper flakes1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided4 cups white

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Ontario Borscht

2 tbsp (25 mL) butter6 beets, peeled and shredded4 leeks, chopped2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms2 carrots, shredded2 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, chopped1 white turnip, peeled and shredded1 stalk celery, chopped1 potato, peeled and chopped2 bay leaves7 cups (1.75 L) beef or vegetable broth2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste2 cups (500 mL) shredded cabbage1 can (19

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Hearty Beef Borscht

3.3 lb beef, cubed (shoulder or chuck)10 cups beef stock2 large carrots, sliced3 celery stalks, sliced1 medium-sized cauliflower, cut into pieces3 onions, sliced2 large potatoes, cubed2 leeks, sliced3 bay leaves2 tbsp parsley, chopped tarragon, as desiredsalt and pepper to taste6 cups cooked beets, canned or...

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