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 …

Puffed 
Manoomin

21 April 2022

From the kitchen of  Chef Janice McCue,  Curve Lake First Nation. Yields over 3 Cups Cooked What a fun dish to make! Puffed Manoomin is delicious on its own (add your favourite spice), and can be used to garnish soups, salads …

Cucumber Salmon Bites

21 April 2022

Yield 12-18 pieces These tasty snacks can be prepared from ingredients you probably have on hand. You can adjust the hot sauce to make them as spicy or mild as you wish. Garnish them with finely minced green onions, chives, …

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 …

Corn 
Off the Cob

21 April 2022

Serves 4-6 Fresh corn on the cob is one of the many pleasures of summer. However, for some people with dental issues, like braces or dentures, eating corn on the cob can be difficult. This recipe is a great alternative …

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 …

Chili-Lime Mashed Sweet Potatoes

21 April 2022

Serves 4 – 6 Reluctant to try sweet potatoes? Try this recipe! These mashed sweet potatoes have a nice balance of sweet and spicy. You can make them ahead, put them in a casserole dish and reheat them in the …

Cornbread Mix


21 April 2022

Serves 4 Buttermilk powder adds a nice tang to the cornbread.  You can find buttermilk powder at Bulk Barn and some grocery stores. Jar Mix 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 3 tablespoons buttermilk powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon …

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, …

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

21 April 2022

Yields 10-14 large muffins If your bananas are overripe and nobody wants to eat them you don’t have to throw them away! Cut them into chunks in a zip-top bag and place in the freezer for smoothies or to make …

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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