Cooking-for-two/5 recipes

This is a really simple, low-calorie meal. It's done by using a rice cooker instead of the stove. Why not get some more use out of your rice cooker and give this a try.

Nutritionally boost your day with this chilled cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad, it’s an effective way of getting flavour and nutrients rolled up into one meal. Eating cucumber, a chilled one especially, not only thaw any encumbrances in the digestive tract, but also goes flavourfully on the tongue. Wood ear mushroom, commonly sold in Asian markets, is a dear ingredient-mate of the cucumber in the cooking of this tantalizing salad. If you’re struggling to find wood ear mushrooms then Oyster mushrooms would be an excellent replacement. Furthermore if you don’t have access to Japanese cucumber, then the ordinary type of cucumber would be perfectly fitting too. Also if you’re buying them fresh, then instead of boiling, blanch them by dropping the oyster mushrooms into boiling water for 30 seconds to a minute at the most, then submerge them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. The glossy look of this salad is not only pleasing on the eye, but contributes perfectly to a balanced diet. Wood ear is known for its ability to reduce cholesterol in the body, aid blood circulation, and improve melanin and keratin efficiency too. Cucumber will not be left behind as it can also help in weight loss, hydration, is good for eyesight, among other benefits. And if you take a look at the other ingredients, sesame seed, ginger, lime etc. you should definitely add this to your recipe book! Let us get into its preparation without further ado. Shall we….

If you just want to make a basic cookie, try this delicious treat that goes well with a cup of tea for breakfast.

Basil and beets inside ravioli bundles served on a bed of roasted garlic cream sauce.

Very good soup and a lot of fun with tortilla stripes.. A little bit too sour for me, but only a little bit.. Thanks, my photo is at the top of the page..

I substituted deli roasted turkey breast for the chicken and used whole grain oatmeal bread. Outstanding.

Baked French Toast to perfection with a hint of orange and topped with decadent Macadamia nuts. Great with a bit of maple syrup.

This is my batter for frying Whiting, walleye the like. I use this batter for frying onion rings also.

Slow Cooker Rosemary Garlic Beef Stew Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time : 4 hours 30 mins Serves: 10 cups

Pumpkin Pie Squares recipe

A healthy version of a common breakfast staple, it provides steady-release energy through the day and delivers important nutrients such as iron, selenium and calcium, among others. Easy to make ahead and pack for a day at the office.

Enjoy a decadent chocolate cake that melts in your mouth. The proof is in the pudding. When you're searching for a delicious dessert, add this one to your recipe repertoire.

The spices used in this recipe give these little meatballs a Moorish influence. A variation of a popular item at tapas bars, these albondigas can be served in a broth or with a sauce for dipping.

Breaded and golden-fried goat cheese medallions are a great appetizer served with a drizzle of honey, garnished with sliced or diced peppers and spread on baguette slices. These little beauties would also be great atop a green salad.

These waffles were super light just like the name. I made my own self-rising flour with whole wheat flour, and the waffles still came out light and fluffy. We had them with a homemade raspberry sauce and maple candied almonds. An excellent choice of breakfast.

Had some fresh bell peppers, mushrooms, pizza sauce, scallions, and whole wheat tortilla, made up this Mexican Pizza for breakfast. Instead of mozzarella or Mexican cheese, I used Swiss cheese. The pizza came out super tasty and quite filling, and I also topped a pan-fried egg. Yum!