French Recipes (Most Popular)
Adapted from Fancis Lam's (salon.com) Weapons-grade Ratatouille recipe. This is extra lovely when delicious local tomatoes are in season (heirlooms are great when affordable), but for a delicious and healthy dish year-round, substitute two boxes of Pomi crushed tomatoes (Pomi is an Italian brand that uses ripe, Roma tomatoes and no salt). Patience serves you well here. Cooking time is slow, but you'll be rewarded with amazing flavors! Fresh thyme and basil are added to your liking. I use several ounces of basil, and a generous tablespoon of thyme, both chopped.
Use a tsp at a time (sparingly - very rich).
Try a mix of olive & safflower oils if olive oil flavour is too overpowering for you.
Store in fridge in glass jar for a week. Put greaseproof paper or plastic wrap over top of mayonnaise to stop skin developing.
Lovely picnic party piece or luncheon.
Slice on arrival.
Seve with cherry tomatoes and salad.
Green bean salad is a treat to eat with your main protein.
Ideal side salad for barbeque or dinner.
A gourmet delight for the family for Sunday brunch.
Eaten seasoned or with sugar or syrup if prefered.
An easy meal to toss together on a weeknight with just enough kick to satisfy the whole family.
By choosing really meaty sausages (at least 85%) and trimming all skin and fat from the chicken you bring the fat down in this deliciously comforting dish.
These are my quick and easy Veggie Cheese Quiches. I received a My Lil' Pie maker and realized that pies are not Spark People friendly for the most part. Modifying greatly a recipe in the book that came with it (different ingredients, quantities, and no milk), I was able to concoct this recipe that fits into my life and diet just fine! Broccoli instead of mushrooms make some friends and my daughter happy, and this way you can make them different but at the same time, just saute' separately!
Originally taken from La Madeline's Tomato Basil Soup, after my weight loss surgery I had to find a healthy alternative to using butter and heavy cream. So here is my take on my favorite soup!
