Shrimp and Snow Pea Bites with Peanut Sauce
what you need
make it
MICROWAVE snow peas in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or just until crisp-tender. Immediately rinse under cold water. Drain.
MEANWHILE, beat peanut butter, water, soy sauce and oil with wire whisk until well blended.
WRAP 1 snow pea around each shrimp; secure with wooden toothpick. Serve as dippers with the peanut sauce.
kraft kitchens tips
Original Recipe from: http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/recipes/shrimp-snow-pea-bites-109824.aspx?pf=true
5 out of 5 for the shrimp, 4 out of 5 for the dip (next time we will try the added garlic and ginger root)
Would we make again? Yes.
nutritional information 
serving size = 2 wrapped shrimp (21 g) and 1 Tbsp. sauce (15 mL)
Angel Hair Puttanesca with Chicken
What You Need
Make It
COOK pasta as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic and red pepper; cook 3 min., stirring frequently. Stir in spaghetti sauce, olives and capers; cook on medium heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
DRAIN pasta; transfer to serving plates. Top with sauce mixture and Parmesan.
4 out of 5 (G. rates it a 3 due to the sauce)
per serving
Mâche Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado
Mâche Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado
1 clove shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper
4 ounces Epic Roots Mâche, rinsed
1 large ripe avocado, cut into wedges
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
Combine shallot, lime juice and crème fraîche in a small bowl; whisk in olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the Mâche with half the dressing and arrange on plates. Divide avocado and grapefruit between each salad and drizzle with remaining dressing.
I just mix it all in one bowl instead of arranging on the plate - still very very tasty.
Original Recipe from: http://www.epicroots.com/recipes/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Detail&ID=89
5 out of 5
Would I make again? Yes and I have numerous times.
Fricase of French Beans
1 pkt frozen French beans (we used fresh)
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 cup coconut milk
4 tablespoons coconut oil
Salt
Pepper
Chilli (optional)
1lemon
Heat the oil in a pan.
Pour in ginger paste and beans; cook until soft.
If using chilli add it now.
Add the coconut milk and let simmer until the beans are cooked.
Do not cover the pan.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. (we added the juice of the lemon here)
You can substitute beans with spinach for preference. Follow exact recipe.
Original Recipe from: http://freewebs.com/creolecuisine/creolefoodrecipes.htmOUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable
Very Easy to make,
4 out of 5
Would we make again? Yes.
Meatballs in Coconut Milk
FISH OR MEAT BALLS IN COCONUT MILK
6 Fish or meat balls
1 tsp Garlic paste
1 tsp Ginger paste
2 cups coconut milk
2 tsp saffron
2 bay leaves
1 onion (optional)
2 tsp coconut oil
Salt
Pepper
Heat the oil in a pan.Add the onion if using, the ginger and garlic and stir until golden. Add the saffron and continue to stir. Put the meat or fish ball in the pan until golden and turn once. Pour in the coconut milk. Add the bay leaves cover the pan and let simmer for 20 mins on low heat. Add pepper and salt to taste.Remove from heat and serve with steamed rice and salad or chutney.
Original Recipe from: http://freewebs.com/creolecuisine/creolefoodrecipes.htmOUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable - due to having saffron at home.
Very Easy to make, G didn't like the flowery taste with the saffron though
4 out of 5
Would we make again? Yes.
PAWPAW Chutney
1 green pawpaw/papaya
1 onion
Coconut oil
Salt
Pepper
Chilli (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
Peel the pawpaw/papaya. Cut in lengthwise and remove the seeds. Wash the pawpaw/papaya well in water. Grate the pawpaw/papaya. Slice the onions and crush the chilli. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions, next add the grated pawpaw/papaya and stir well now. Add chilli and continue stirring for another 5 mins. Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Original Recipe from: http://freewebs.com/creolecuisine/creolefoodrecipes.htmOUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable
Very Easy to make, the taste of onions overpower the taste of the papaya
4 out of 5
Would we make again? Yes.