Recipes

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 55 minutes Savory roasted pumpkin risotto recipe Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 small pumpkin (around 2 pounds or 900 grams), peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 yellow onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup Arborio rice. 1/2 cup white wine (120 ml). 4 … Read more

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes Baked brie with fig and walnut Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 wheel of Brie cheese (8 ounces / 227 grams) 1/2 cup of dried figs (2 ounces / 57 grams) 1/2 cup of walnuts (2 ounces / 57 grams) 2 tablespoons of honey (1 ounce / 28 grams) … Read more

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Easy and delicious carrot ginger soup This recipe makes about 4 servings of delightfully warm, grounding carrot ginger soup. It’s a staple for cooler months, but it’s so tasty that you may just find yourself cooking it year-round. It is low in calories yet filling, and most … Read more

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Spiced Pear and Cranberry Pie Enjoy this delightfully tangy and sweet dessert to end your day with a bang! Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 1/2 cups (340g) of fresh cranberries 2 large pears, peeled and diced 3/4 cup (150g) of granulated sugar 2 tablespoons (30g) of cornstarch 1/2 … Read more

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high Slow cooker sweet potato chili recipe Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 lb (about 450 grams) lean ground beef 2 medium (about 500 grams) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 large (about 150 grams) onion, diced 2 cloves (about 6 grams) garlic, … Read more

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts Here’s an easy, homemade recipe that can be prepared even during the busiest of weekdays. This mouth-watering dish combines the comfort of roasted potatoes with the earthy flavor of Brussels sprouts. It’s rich in nutrients and low in calories, only 202.5 … Read more

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Creamy wild mushroom soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1.5 lbs (approx. 680 grams) of mixed wild mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme 4 cups (approx. 950 ml) vegetable broth 1 cup (approx. 240 ml) … Read more

Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Hearty November chicken stew Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 lb (approx 450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 lb (approx 450 … Read more

Preparation time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Caramelized onion and apple tarts recipe (Serves 4) Ingredients 4 medium-sized onions (approx. 2 lbs or 900g) 2 large apples (approx. 1 lb or 450g)  4 sheets of puff pastry (approx. 1 lb or 450g)  2 tablespoons of olive oil (approx. 30ml)  1 tablespoon of sugar (approx. … Read more

Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed 1 cup of cooked quinoa (170g) 1 cup of black beans (170g), drained and rinsed 1 cup of corn (170g), drained and rinsed 1 small red onion, … Read more

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Pumpkin gingerbread trifle Ingredients (Serves 4) 14 oz (400g) of gingerbread mix  1/2 cup (120ml) of water 1/4 cup (60ml) of vegetable oil  1 egg  1 can (15 oz/425g) of pumpkin puree  1/2 cup (120ml) of heavy cream 1/4 cup (60g) of powdered sugar  1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) … Read more

Preparation time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Candy corn cupcakes A fun, festive treat for the Halloween season. These simple cupcakes are not only inexpensive to make but bring a pop of color to your dessert table. Plus, they’re super delicious! Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup (approx. 200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (approx. 113g) … Read more

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Halloween monster cookies recipe Ingredients (Serves 4) 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened 1 cup (200 grams) white sugar 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda 2 teaspoons (10 ml) hot water 1/2 … Read more

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Mushroom and Swiss chard pasta (Serves 4) Ingredients 8 ounces (225 grams) of spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, finely chopped 8 ounces (225 grams) Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated and chopped 8 ounces (225 grams) of mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup … Read more

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup of sugar (200g) – 774 calories 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon (7.5ml) – 9 calories 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg (2.5ml) – 6 calories 4 large eggs – 294 calories 2 cups of pumpkin puree (450g) – 164 calories 1 cup of … Read more

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Roasted beet and goat cheese salad Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 medium beets (about 2 lbs or 900g) – 236 calories 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml) – 119 calories Salt and pepper to taste – 0 calories 1/2 cup goat cheese (about 4 oz or 113g) – 300 … Read more