Kale Chips

Oct-28-2011 By leechiro

Nutritious and crispy … Nutrispy! Original Recipe Yield:  2 servings Ingredients 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar, or whatever is your favourite) 1 pinch sea salt, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cut away inner ribs from each kale [...]

Quick Radish Pickles

Jun-1-2011 By leechiro

Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) thinly sliced radishes 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 2 tbsp (25 mL) rice vinegar 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil 1 (green part only) green onion, sliced   Preparation: In bowl, toss radishes, salt, let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and squeeze out liquid. Add vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and green onion. Toss to combine.   Nutritional [...]

Baked Homemade Granola

Feb-2-2011 By leechiro

Most store-bought granola is high in fat and calories.  By making your own, you can control the fat content and boost the goodness with nuts and seeds.  Use it for everything from a healthy snack to a topping for yogurt or a baked apple. Preparation time 10 minutes      ♦      Baking Time 30 minutes     ♦      Makes [...]

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Oct-27-2010 By leechiro

An old favourite to enjoy this weekend. Happy Halloween! Ingredients 3 tablespoons margarine, melted (or olive oil) 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds Directions Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly [...]

Baked Yam Fries

Oct-5-2009 By leechiro

A Healthier Alternative to French Fries This Thanksgiving, satisfy both your salty and sweet cravings 1 lb yams 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp salt Directions: Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) Peel yams and cut lengthwise into fries Drizzle with olive oil and spread out onto baking sheet Sprinkle with [...]