Winter/3 recipes

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Tired of the same old stew? Well be spontaneous and try this favorite that will keep wanting more.

This easy chocolate cake recipe has been handed down for generations!

Note: 15 bean mixtures are available packaged in supermarkets and health food stores. If you prefer, make your own by combining equal amounts of dried blackeyed peas, red kidney beans, white kidney beans (cannellini), green lentils, split peas, black beans, yellow split peas, navy beans, cranberry (Roman, shell, or shell out) beans, great Northern beans, pinto beans, small white limas, red lentils, cow peas (field peas), and pink beans. Avoid using beans such as garbanzos and large lima beans, as these take longer to cook than other varities.

Favourite 1-2-3-4 Cake recipe

Learn how to make easy, quickbread-style Hot Cross Buns that are yeast-free and require no kneading. The warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg paired with candied fruit highlights this biscuit-style hot cross bun.

Winter Squash and Apple Soup recipe

The salad tastes fresh and summery although it is made with winter greens. The dressing is low calorie and it will keep for a week.

These macaroons are slightly crisp outside, moist and chewy inside.

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A creamy risotto that uses up any winter squash you may have on hand, perfect for a fall or winter filling side dish.