Spicy Lentil Cake
1. Wash lentils. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the lentils are very tender, about 40 to 50 minutes. 2. Drain, reserving the stock. 3. In a blender or food processor, blend lentils, adding enough stock to…
Strawberry and Kiwi Salad
This is a colourful salad that combines bright red strawberries with vibrant green kiwi fruit. I suggest finely chopping the mint and mixing it in with the fruit, ut you can also use whole mint leaves for a garnish.
Sweet Corn Bread with Berry Coulis
To prepare sauce, combine the first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Strain berry mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Cover and chill. To prepare topping, combine 1 cup each raspberries,…
Sweet Potato and Turnip Swirl
1. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, cover the turnips and sweet potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. 2. Drain; transfer to a food processor and puree. 3. In a saucepan over medium…
Sweet Potato Ice Cream
Many ice creams, including the one below, begin with custard sauce - a milk and egg yolk mixture - to which you add flavoring, in this case sweet potato puree and ginger. The key to custard sauce is to keep stirring it while it cooks to prevent it from…
Sweet Potato Pecan Bread Pudding
This elegant and decadent dessert should be served as the grand finale at a dinner party. Don't get too attached to it however. When you read the nutrition information for this rich treat, you'll agree that this definately should be saved for a…
Sweet Potato Pie with Hazelnut Streusel
Prepare and bake Graham Cracker Piecrust in a 9-inch pie plate, and cool on a wire rack. Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare filling, combine the sweet potato and the next 7 ingredients (sweet potato through eggs) in a food processor; process until…
Watermelon Sorbet
Choose the ripest watermelon available.