Rhubarb Custard Kuchen

A buttery shortbread crust filled with creamy custard and topped with tangy, sweet rhubarb. For when you feel like rhubarb custard pie but don't like making pies. 

Ingredients:

1 cup flour

2 tbsps sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup cold butter

2 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb, in 1/2" pieces

2 eggs and 2 egg yolks (or 3 eggs)

1 1/2 cups sugar

dash of salt

1/2 cup 10% cream

1 tsp vanilla 

Mix flour, 2 tbsp sugar and 1/4 tsp salt together then cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives. When crumbly press into an 11 X 7" baking pan with 1" up the sides. Distribute the chopped rhubarb evenly over the crust in a single layer. Now prep the custard. In a bowl mix the eggs, sugar, salt, cream and vanilla together and pour over the rhubarb. Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes. The edges should be golden and the center just a little bit jiggly. It will set when cooled. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours before cutting. That's spring right there!

Makes 18 servings

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Chicken Cashew Stir Fry

Why bother with takeout when this easy one pot meal with tender chicken and vibrant, crisp veggies can be whipped up in less time than it takes to order and wait for delivery! 

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in strips

salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsps cornstarch

2 tbsps vegetable oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup chicken broth

3 tsps minced garlic

2 tsps brown sugar

1 tbsp hoisin sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1/2 cup unsalted cashews

1/2 red pepper, sliced

1/4 lb snow peas

4 mushrooms, sliced

1/2 cup sliced sweet onion

13 oz (370g) bean sprouts

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp cold water

Season the chicken by shaking it in a bag with salt, pepper and cornstarch. Heat vegetable oil in a wok to medium high. Add chicken and cook through, 6-8 minutes. Whisk the soy sauce, broth, brown sugar, hoisin and sesame oil together and set aside. Add red pepper, snow peas, onion and mushrooms to the pan and cook 3 minutes. Add the garlic for 1 minute before adding the cashews, sprouts and sauce. Stir together and cook for 3-4 minutes. Make a well in the center, mix the cornstarch and water together and pour into the pan then stir together for 1 minute. Serves 2-3

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No Bake 8 Minute Cheesecake Pie

Creamy, dreamy light as a feather cheesecake pie. Just right for those hot summer nights when you really don't want to put the oven on. And it has Greek yogurt in it to make you feel like you are eating something good for you!

Ingredients:

1 - 8 oz (250g) pkg cream cheese, at room temperature

1/3 cup sugar

1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

2 tsps vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups Cool Whip, plus more for topping

1 - 8" graham crumb pie crust

Start by beating the cream cheese until smooth, then add the sugar and whisk in the yogurt and vanilla. Fold in the Cool Whip and spoon into the prepared pie crust. You can make your own graham crust but the pre-made ones make this recipe easy as, well... "pie"! Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or you can freeze it for up to 2 months. Just defrost in the fridge overnight. Then spread more Cool Whip on top and add berries or a dusting of cocoa powder. Serves 8

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Hot and Sticky Chicken Wings

To borrow from KFC's trademark line... They're Finger Lickin' Good!

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken wings

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 - 3/4 cup of your favourite BBQ sauce

We used this one:

https://www.hotandcoldrunningmom.ca/2025/03/johns-homemade-all-purpose-bbq-sauce.html 

Take the wings and separate drumsticks and flats. We left the wing tips on the flats. Pat the chicken dry then place in a bag with the baking powder. Shake to coat. Line baking sheets with foil and sit racks on top. Spray the rack with cooking oil and place the wings on top leaving space between each piece. I used two pans. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Now brush with sauce and return to the oven for 10 minutes. Flip them over, coat with sauce again and back in the oven for a final 10 minutes.

Serves 2-3

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Tiramisu Chia Pudding

Getting on the viral Tiramisu Chia Pudding train here with this easy dessert (or breakfast) packed with all the good stuff - fiber, protein and flavour!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chia seeds

2-3 tbsps maple syrup 

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cups milk (18% protein milk to up protein)

1/4 cup strong coffee, cooled

1 1/2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt

2 tsps cocoa powder

30 g scoop protein powder (optional)

Reserve 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, then combine the chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, milk, coffee and 1 cup Greek yogurt (and protein powder if using) in a bowl. Let sit 15 minutes then stir and spoon into serving bowls. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Top with the balance of the Greek yogurt and dust with cocoa powder. Makes 6 - 1/2 cup servings.

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