From the boreal forest to the tundra; from the Prairie grasslands to Ontario’s Carolinian woodlands, Canada is stunningly rich with flora and fauna. Bio-diversity is our most valuable heritage. With 71,000 species which have been scientifically described and another estimated 69,000 * species yet to be named and classified, it becomes crystalline that the protection of our ecological heritage is absolutely paramount.
A celebration in the scattered Latvian communities of Canada often include these bacon-filled buns. They are fabulous with a salad for a quick lunch or, if you make them smaller, are great cocktail appetizers. Dough • 1 medium potato, peeled
These rich little toasts are the perfect beginning to a dinner party. 1 lb (500 g) Beef Marinating Flank Steak 1/2 cup (125 mL) maple syrup 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce 2 tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar 1/4 cup
12-16 medium mushrooms ¼ cup (60 mL) butter or margarine ¼ cup (60 mL) onions, finely chopped ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper, freshly ground ½ cup (125 mL) green lentils, cooked ½ cup (125 mL)
1¾ cups (425 mL) dry red lentils 2 cups (500 mL) vegetable stock 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1/6 cup (37 mL) onion, fine dice ½ Tbsp (7 mL) garlic, minced ¼ red pepper, diced 1 carrot, shredded 3
1-19 oz can (540 mL) lentils, rinsed and drained ½ cup (125 mL) fat-free ranch dressing ½ tsp (2 mL) curry powder 2 garlic cloves Place all ingredients into food processor or blender. Blend to desired consistency. Makes 12-16 servings.
4 oz. (100 g) Low fat cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup (125 mL) Low-fat cottage cheese 1 tsp. (5 mL) Horseradish sauce 1 tsp. (5 mL) Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. (1 mL) Greek seasoning ¼ tsp. (1 mL) Ground,
These samosas could also be baked: set on a rimmed, parchment-lined sheet, brush with oil and bake at 425˚F for 20-30 minutes until golden. 1 pkg. samosa or spring roll wrappers, thawed if frozen Filling: 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 ½ (375 mL) cups red kidney beans, cooked 1 ½ cups (375 mL) green lentils, cooked 1/3 cup (75 mL) sweet green pepper, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) tomato, diced ¼ cup (60 mL) green onion, chopped 1 cup (250
• 1-19 fl. oz can (1-540 mL can) Black beans, rinsed and drained • 4 tomatoes, chopped • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 jalapeno peppers, diced • 1/4 cup (60 mL) lime juice • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped
This is a fabulous recipe!!!! Using lean pork, a platter of fragrant gyoza is a simple, quick (and impressive) appetizer. The round dumpling wrappers are available in Asian food markets and are sometimes labeled for use in making “Shanghai dumplings.”
Bruschetta, also known as grilled bread, has become very popular. The outdoor grill is a perfect way to cook bruschetta for either a luncheon picnic on the deck or an appetizer before dinner. Use different breads such as the commercial
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