Salmon with Bok Choy and Shiitakes

21 April 2022

The key to this recipe is “mise-en-place.” Have all of your ingredients ready-to-go before you begin cooking.  Mirin is a sweet Japanese cooking wine that is available in most grocery stores. If you can’t find it, substitute 1-tablespoon rice or …

Low Sugar Barbecue Sauce

21 April 2022

MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS Most homemade barbecue sauces start with ketchup, which contains a lot of added sugar, then brown sugar is added on top of that. Bottled barbecue sauces often contain other sweeteners such as high-fructose corn syrup. This …

Manoomin
 N’boob (Soup)

21 April 2022

From the kitchen of  Chef Janice McCue,  Curve Lake First Nation. You can use any flavor of broth for this recipe. I used leftover vegetable water, water broth from the cedar-braised beans and mushroom broth. Remember to save your scraps …

Manoomin
on Stove-Top

21 April 2022

From the kitchen of  Chef Janice McCue,  Curve Lake First Nation. Yields over 3 Cups Cooked Manoomin can be added to soups, salads and sides. Cooked Manoomin can be stored in the refrigerator for weeks or freeze for up to …

Manoomin
Pilaf with Mushrooms & Squash

21 April 2022

From the kitchen of Chef Janice McCue, Curve Lake First Nation Serves 4 to 6  Health Benefits: A truly healthy natural food, uncooked Manoomin contains more than 12 percent protein — richer in protein than white rice and most other …

No-Bake Cheesecake Jars

21 April 2022

A light, gluten-free cheesecake —perfect for Spring.  Make in convenient individual jars or in an 8” square pan. Or double the recipe to make a traditional cheesecake using an 8” spring-form pan or a 9”x13” pan.  Makes 4 – 250 …

Mini Crustless Quiches


21 April 2022

Makes 12 Individual Quiches These petite crustless quiches are SO good, loaded with bacon or ham, broccoli, bell peppers and cheese. A perfect make-ahead breakfast! Ingredients 1 cup cooked and crumbled low sodium bacon or diced ham, optional 9 large …

Mini Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Maple Pecans


21 April 2022

Serves 4 – 6 There are many “make-ahead” elements to this dish. The maple pecans can be made up to two days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The squash can be sliced up to …

Curried Vegetable Lentil Stew

21 April 2022

Serves 6 Canada’s new food guide recommends eating lots of vegetables and fruits, cooking at home more often and being mindful of your eating habits. Lentils (also known as dal) are an important staple in southeast Asia. Lentils have been …

Chunky Applesauce

21 April 2022

Easy to make and versatile. The sweetness depends on the type of apple you choose. Sweeter apples like Honey Crisp or Golden Delicious will require less sweetener after the apples are cooked. Tarter apples like Empire or Cortland will require …

Fish and Wild Rice Bundles

21 April 2022

SERVES 4 This recipe is very customizable. You can experiment with different types of mushrooms. You can make this with wild rice or a wild rice blend.   You can also use any type of fish you have on hand, …

Fresh Basil Pesto

21 April 2022

Makes 2 Cups Fresh basil is the herb traditionally used in pesto. However, if you don’t have enough basil you can add other herbs like sage, thyme or parsley. You can even add baby kale or spinach. Pine nuts can …

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