Lemon Butter Cod

This lemon butter cod is simple to make and simply full of flavour. If you're looking to incorporate more fish recipes into your meal planning look no further. And it's ready in about 30 minutes!

Ingredients:

3/4 lb (400g) cod, thawed

2 tsps minced garlic

zest of 1/2 lemon

3 tbsps lemon juice

2 tbsps olive oil

1 1/2 tbsps melted butter

3 tbsps flour

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp lemon pepper

1/4 tsp ground celery seed

2 tbsps fresh chopped parsley

Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil and melted butter. In another bowl combine the flour, smoked paprika, lemon pepper and celery seed. Dip each piece of fish in the lemon mixture, then coat in the flour mixture. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. 

Add the lemon zest and minced garlic to the remaining lemon juice mixture and spoon over the fish.

Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Serves 3

Open Faced Sloppy Joe Casserole

The traditional Sloppy Joe is a messy sandwich... but here you'll find all the flavours of that favourite sandwich without the sloppy!

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

1 small onion, diced

1 small sweet red pepper, diced

4 tsps minced garlic

1 1/2 cups ketchup

1/2 cup water

2 tbsps brown sugar

2 tsps chili powder

1 tsp dry mustard

2 tsps buffalo or hot sauce (optional or even more!)

2 tbsps worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3 hamburger buns

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese

Begin by browning the beef in a large skillet. Drain off any excess fat and add the onion, red pepper and garlic and cook until softened.

Add the remaining ingredients (except the buns and cheese of course!) and bring to a boil. Then simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Taste to see if you want to add more seasoning or hot sauce.

Place hamburger bun halves in a 13 X 9" baking dish, cut side up, and put them under the broiler to gently toast. Or you might just want to pop them in the toaster on light. 

Now pile the sloppy joe filling high on each bun half.

Mix both shredded cheeses together and top the meat.

Put them back under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

Makes 6 servings

Eat this one with a knife and fork!

Creamy Beef Tortellini with Asparagus and Kale

One pot and about 30 minutes is all you need to get your green on 💚!

Ingredients:

2 kale leaves

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp finely chopped onion

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 1/2 cups 1" pieces asparagus

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cooking cream

2 tsps cornstarch

1/2 tsp dry basil

1/2 tsp dry oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3/4 lb (350g pkg) fresh beef tortellini 

2 oz cream cheese, plain or herb flavoured

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 cup frozen and thawed green peas

juice and zest of 1/2 a lemon

2 tsps fresh chopped parsley to garnish

First take the kale and remove the stems. Then massage with a tsp of olive oil, chop and set aside.

Melt the butter and olive oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the onion and asparagus and cook 2 minutes. Then add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute.

Add 1 1/2 cups broth, cream and tortellini.

Mix the cornstarch and remaining 1 cup broth with basil, oregano, salt and pepper and pour into the skillet. Stir and bring to a boil.

Simmer until the tortellini are cooked, about 4-5 minutes.

Then turn to low and add the cream cheese, stirring to melt. Add the parmesan cheese, peas, lemon juice and zest and the kale. Heat through then serve topped with chopped parsley.

So creamy! (And green 💚😀)

Serves 4

Sweet and Sour Glazed Shrimp

This fakeout takeout has the perfect blend of sweet and sour and is another recipe ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp avocado oil

3/4 lb shrimp, we used size 16/20

salt and pepper

2 tbsps Chinese plum sauce

2 tbsps ketchup

1 tsp soya sauce

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp finely chopped onion

2 tbsps finely chopped sweet red pepper

2 tsps minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

1 1/2 tbsps rice wine vinegar

Clean and prepare the shrimp, then salt and pepper them and set aside for a minute. Combine the plum sauce, ketchup, soya sauce and red pepper flakes.

Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate.

To the same skillet add the onion, sweet red pepper, garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add the rice wine vinegar to de-glaze the pan, then add the sauce and bring to a simmer.

Return the shrimp to the pan and toss together to coat. Then ready to serve over rice.

Serves 2-3

Adapted from Food Network's recipe of the same name.

Sesame Chicken and Noodles

 Easy, healthy and ready in 30 minutes or less!

Ingredients:

8 oz whole wheat pasta

1 lb ground chicken

2 cups thinly chopped kale

1 1/2 tsps sesame oil

1 sweet red pepper, sliced

1 celery stalk, sliced

3 tsps minced garlic

1 small onion, thinly sliced

Sauce:

1 tsp lime juice

1 1/2 tsps sesame oil

1 1/2 tsps honey

1 tsp peanut butter

1 tbsp water

Seasoning mix:

2 tsps brown sugar

1 tsp salt

3 tsps sesame seeds

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp pepper

Blend the brown sugar, salt, sesame seeds, garlic powder, ginger and pepper together and set aside. Cook the spaghetti noodles as directed on package.

Then heat 1 1/2 tsps sesame oil in a large frying pan and start browning the chicken. Add the onions and garlic and 1/2 of the seasoning mix. Break up the chicken and cook until no pink remains.

Add celery, sweet pepper and kale and cook 2-3 minutes.

Add the drained spaghetti. Combine the sauce ingredients and pour into the pan. Toss to coat and heat 1-2 minutes.

Ready in no time!

Serves 4