Cheesy Spinach & Ham Muffins

Apr 9, 2018

Moist, delicious, and oh so cheesy! These muffins are great for breakfast or brunch, and kids love them so pop one in your child’s lunchbox. Makes about 12 muffins.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 oz. ham, diced
• 1-pint baby spinach leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions for until tender and translucent; about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.Set aside to cool.
3. Whisk eggs in a bowl and stir in ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
4. Stir in ham, spinach, basil, salt, and the set aside onions and garlic mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into lightly greased muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Spicy Curry Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Apr 9, 2018

Roasting an entire head of cauliflower is easy and it feeds a crowd.  Brushed with spices, then roasted until fork tender, this recipe is simply delicious and nutritious. Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of folate and potassium. Serve sliced into wedges, or use the florets in salads or mixed with rice.  

Ingredients

•  1 large head of cauliflower
•  2 tablespoons curry powder
•  1 teaspoon turmeric
•  1/2 teaspoon black pepper
•  1 teaspoon ground coriander
•  3-1/2 teaspoons of red curry paste
•  1 teaspoon ground ginger
•  1/2 tablespoon red chili flakes
•  2-3 tablespoons olive oil
•  1 teaspoon lime juice

Directions

1.     Prepare cauliflower by removing any leaves, as well as excess stalk so cauliflower sits evenly in an oven-proof skillet.
2.     Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
3.     Combine all of the seasonings in a small bowl and mix together using a spoon until well combined.
4.     Heat oil in a oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add spices and lime juice; stir to mix well. Add cauliflower and using a brush spread the spice mixture over the entire cauliflower.
5.     Place skillet in oven and cook for 1 hour, or until the cauliflower is fork tender.