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Easy and delicious Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients 2 x 9 inch deep dish tenderflake pie shells  2 cans of 100% pure pumpkin (398ml/14fl oz each) or 1 can of “E.D smith pure pumpkin” 2 cups brown sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk 3 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt nutmeg to taste Whipping cream (to serve) Instructions In a medium sized bowl, mix the pumpkin and brown sugar together […]

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Dumplings

I used the Gyoza (Potstickers) recipe and instead of frying the gyozas I boiled them for 10 mins and served with soup noodles and veggies. This time I added in diced shitake mushrooms and hand mixed the ingredients instead of using a food processor. Tip: Bring water to a boil and add dumplings to pot […]

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Backcountry Oatmeal

Recipe brought to you by our friends C.K and C.O who hiked the Nootka Trail with us! Ingredients for one serving 1/3 to 1/2 cup quick or instant oats 2 tablespoon whole milk powder or coconut milk powder (available in bulk or asian aisle) 1 to 3 teaspoons of sugar pinch of salt 1/8 teaspoon […]

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Singapore Vermicelli Stir Fry Noodles

In a nutshell, stir fry whatever vegetables you have on hand with noodles in curry powder! Option to add protein -chicken, pork, shrimp, egg or tofu. The Ingredient list looks intimidating but it isn’t! Ingredient List 1 bundle dried vermicelli rice noodles 12 large frozen shrimp (I used one frozen safeway package of prawns) 1 […]

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Chinese Mochi Balls

Traditionally served for dessert at the Lantern Festival celebration dinner, which is the 15th day of Chinese New Year These mochi balls known as Tang Yuan are served in a sweet dessert soup made with sweet glutinous rice flour. Step 1: Make the filling. We used two flavors. Black sesame and peanuts. 80 g black sesame seeds (toasted […]

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Szechaun Green Beans with Tofu

Serves: 2. Time: 10 mins. Ingredients 1 pound green beans 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon garlic chili paste or Sambal Oelek or more to taste ½ teaspoon sesame oil Instructions Rinse and trim green beans. Pat dry. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and stir-fry 3-4 minutes.Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds, […]

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Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients A head of cauliflower rinsed and chopped to bite size pieces Breadcrumbs (I used panko) 1/2 Cup Flour 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup water cilantro and green onion for garnish optional – fried onion and peppers chipotle mayo sauce […]

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Hawaiian Butter Mochi

This is an easy mix everything in a bowl and bake recipe! Ingredients 4 oz unsalted butter = 1 stick (melted & cooled slightly) 2 cup granulated sugar (400 g) 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 large eggs 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz) or 2 cups of skim milk 1 can unsweetened coconut cream (or coconut milk, 13.5 oz) 1 box of Mochiko rice flour (16 oz) – you […]

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Chicken Picadillo

Recipe brought to you by Margot Serves 2 Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken or pork (I used chicken things) 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup of chopped onions 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup of bottle salsa (medium) 1/3 cup of raisins […]

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Ahi Tuna

We bought a Ahi Tuna steak (not sushi grade – do not eat raw, which means no poke) from Save-ons and marinate it with the following for at least 30 min or overnight: 2 tablespoon regular strength soy sauce 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon Asian toasted sesame oil (found in the Asian aisle) 2 teaspoon garlic […]

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Red Lentil Dahl Coconut Curry

Serves 4. Cook time 20 min. Ingredients 1 or 2 onions chopped 4 cloves of garlic minced 2 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garam masala or other curry 1.5 cups of split red lentils 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk 1 […]

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Apple Pie Crisp

Ingredients 1 Tenderflake pie crust 4 apples cut to bite sized pieces 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¾ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt In a large bowl, toss together all of the filling ingredients. Put into pie crust. Topping Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats, divided. Process one cup of rolled oats in the food processor. 3/4 cup packed light brown […]