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HAG Pork – Hoisin, Apple, Ginger

Hoisin, Apple, Ginger Pork Stir-fry. 100ml unsweetened applesauce (one of those snack packs) 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp. ginger powder 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. Hoisin sauce 3/4 lb (or 1/2 lb, or 1 lb) pork strips (I sliced up a sale pork loin) 1-2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1...

Mixology Monday – Iced Coffee

Iced Coffee Cocktail. For one serving: 4 ice cubes, crushed 4 tablespoons of heavy cream (35% whipping cream) 3/4 cup cold, strong brewed coffee (OR 1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee and 3/4 cup of water) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1 oz Kahlua or...

Grilled Carrots

Grilled Carrots. (about 15 to 20 minutes cooking time) 4 medium large or 5 medium sized carrots, peeled or scrubbed clean 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed (optional) 2...

Amy J’s Seedy Salad

Amy J’s Seedy Salad 4 oz of mixed spring greens, mesclun, or red leaf lettuce (NOT iceburg) 1/2 of an english cucumber 1 medium to large sweet red apple (such as Fuji, Pink Lady, Empire, or your favourite) 1 handful (or about 3/4 cup) alfalfa sprouts (optional)...

It’s a Miracle! Easy Rice Pilaf.

Rice Pilaf. 1/3 cup butter or hard margarine 1 cup, lightly packed, finely diced leeks or scallions 1 cup finely diced sweet peppers, in a mixture of colours 2 or 3 cloves of garlic, minced (or more, depending on your tastes) 1 1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder 1...

Sausages, Potatoes and Peppers

Sausages, Potatoes and Peppers. Serves 3 1.5 lbs (4 medium sized) of potatoes, scrubbed, peeled if you like them better that way 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and sliced 1/2 medium green pepper, seeded and sliced. 1 tsp Kosher salt...

Unique Chili

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 lb ground beef 1/2 pound beef sirloin, cubed (optional, but nice) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with liquid 1/2 bottle or can of beer, dark works well but any kind will do OR 1 cup of beef...

Waffling the day away

4 eggs, well beaten 2 cups buttermilk or sour milk (see note) 3/4 cup melted butter, melted hard margarine, or oil 2 cups flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt Note: To make sour milk, put 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a one cup measuring cup and fill...