Meal Preparation Menu - September 2006

Calzones –You make the cream cheese filling as hot as you like. These are as fun to make as they are to eat. Serve with a simple salad or take them for your lunch.

Carne Guisada "A traditional Tex-Mex dish featuring beef and gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes or in tacos or flour tortillas."

Egg and Cheese Puffs - This would be great to take to work in the mornings everyone who has ever tried it has asked for the recipe. Try it with your favorite salsa on top.

Chicken Adobo – Chicken legs and thighs are combined with spicy chorizo and vermouth to give a flamenco style supper. Serve extra sauce over fancy rice (provided).

Basil-Peanut Butter Chops - Bring the flavor of the Southwest to your grill with these Smoky chops. Serve with tortillas and beans with rice.
Pork Loin Chop With Juniper Butter - Simple but delicious, this dish comes from south Liverpool.

Pork Loin Chop with Juniper Butter - Simple but delicious, this dish comes from South Liverpool.

Coconut-basil Barbecued Salmon - The secret to this tempting salmon recipe is the sauce -- a smooth, flavourful and slightly fiery one made with coconut milk. After marinating the fish, just boil down the liquid.

Roast Chicken with Fennel – This is as simple as opening your oven. Serve this succulent chicken over pasta or rice.

Cocoa-Coffee Spiced Chicken with Salsa Mole - Why wait until dessert to get your chocolate fix? Here is a delicious, savory dish to get you started on your resolution to eat more chocolate. This festive chicken entree features chocolate, coffee and spice, in combination with a unique salsa. Serve with black beans and rice!"

Asian Fire Beef - For a great tasting beef dish from Asia, fire meat is delicious and easy to prepare. It originates from China, offering a refreshing change from standard fare. Ice cold beer is the beverage recommended with fire meat.

Mac & Cheese – Sounds familiar but when was the last time you had home made baked macaroni and cheese. This is a cheesy creamy delight. Serve with a side salad. Bread is a must for me.

Italian Sausage Soup – This is an international favorite, flavoured with plum tomatoes, white beans, Italian sausage and spices. This is a September soup for sure. Serve with a crusty roll.