Mint Goat Cheese & Garlic Sauce

A great sauce to pair with lamb or any middle-eastern/meditteranean food, or even indian!

YOU NEED

1 cup greek yogurt

3 cloves minced garlic

a handful fresh mint, chopped

1/4 cucumber, chopped

salt, pepper, cumin

Minted Lamb Burgers/Pitas

Oh wow! This is a zesty and flavourful take on a burger. Best ever. 

YOU NEED:

pitas or burger buns

500 grams ground lamb

1 egg

a bit of breakdcrumbs

3 cloves minced garlic

a handful chopped mint

salt, pepper, cumin to taste

TOPPINGS:

tomato

onion 

feta or goat cheese

fresh mint

make patties. 

grill or fry.

assemble burgers on warm bread

serve!

Gorgonzola & Bacon Egg Salad

EGG SALAD MADE AMAZING. yes.

YOU NEED:

6 eggs, hard boiled

1/2 cup low fat mayo

3 sprigsgreen onion

3 strips crumbled bacon or bacon bits

a handful crumbled gorgonzola or feta if you're not adventurous

OPTIONAL: celery, parsley, paprika, 

GOOD ON A SANDWICH WITH

peameal bacon

tomato

spinach

smoked salmon

Gyros

So meatloaf is gross, but try this! 

YOU NEED:

1 pound ground lamb, beef, pork, or a mix

3 cloves minced garlic

1 teaspoon dry oregano, 1.2 each cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, basil

1 egg

1/8 cup breadcrumbs

MASH INTO A PULP.

form into a loaf. bake for 30 mins to an hour depending on how thick it is. 

MAKE A SANDICH.

slice loaf thinly.

top with: tomato, onion, lettuce, tzatsiki, olives, hummus, parsley,  feta, etc

Bacon, Basil & Egg Salad

So easy and so good!

YOU NEED:

6 eggs, hard-boiled

4 strips bacon, fried and crumbled

a handful fresh chopped basil

2 tablespoons low fat sour cream

a bit of lemon juice

salt, pepper

OPTIONAL: green onion, celery, sun-dried tomatoes

Pizza Avocado Panini

PANINI: made with:

pepperoni

mozzarella

avocado

tomato

mushrooms

pepper

tomato sauce

ASSEMBLE. in a sandwich. put in panini press or fry like a grilled cheese..

Avocado & Salami Grilled Cheese

This is what I had for dinner :) throw everything together!

YOU NEED:

2 slices bread, outside buttered or olive oiled. 

1 avocado, sliced

some salami or pepperoni, sliced

cheese, sliced

cheese, think sliced or grated [mozza, gruyere, sharp cheddar, or a mix]

tomato paste or sauce

1. butter outsides or bread, tomato sauce inside.

2. put in cheese, avocado, salami.

3. fry in a pan until cheese is melty. mmmm.

Avocado Cream Cheese Salad

YOU NEED:

1 avocado, cubed

1/4 cucumber or 1 celery sprig, chopped

some fresh basil, chopped

3 tablespoons cream cheese, low fat

juice of 1/2 lime

salt, pepper

1 clove minced garlic

Andouille Burger

ANDOUILLE PATTIES:

squeeze out sausage fillings.

add breadcrumbs, egg, any seasonings 

form patties

BUNS?

any. toasted or not.

TOPPINGS? 

gorgonzola or blue cheese

emmental or gruyere or swiss

arugula or spinach

sauteeds onions and mushrooms.

Avocado Egg Salad

go away, mayo.

YOU NEED:

5 hard boiled eggs, mashed

2 avocados, mashed

2 celery, chopped

2 green onion, chopped

salt

pepper

lemon juice

paprika or any other seasonings

BBQ Pork & Cucumber Sandwich

Hot and cold sandwich. YUM!

YOU NEED:

BBQ pork, cooked in your favourite sauce

Cucucmbers, sliced

sharp cheddar

mayo

ASSEMBLE!

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

Eggs are SOOOOO BORING.

Step it up.

YOU NEED:

butter

eggs

some kind of cheese

some kind of seasoning

optional: bread and meat

LIKE?

Greek: Eggs, onion, feta, tomato

German: emmental, ham, eggs, on a pretzel bun

American: cheddar, bacon, eggs

Western: bell peppers, ham, cheddar, onion, eggs

French: dijon, ham, green onion, gruyere emmental or swiss, eggs

Spanish: chorizo, peppers, tomato sauce, goat cheese

Spicy: BBQ sauce, chicken, blue cheese

Swiss: Ham, Mushrooms, Swiss cheese

Italian: pepperoni, mozzarella, basil, tomato

Andouille Tacos

Oooh. a strange yet delightful taco!

YOU NEED:

andouille sausages

tortillas

coleslaw, seasoned with lime juice, garlic, and red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and veg oil, sugar

radishes, thinly sliced

red onion

cilantro

OPTIONAL: sour cream, salsa, avocado, beans

ASSEMBLE!

Fiery Chorizo & Chicken Tacos

Hope you like spicy!

YOU NEED:

1 chicken breast, sliced

1 large [spicy] chorizo, sliced

spicy taco seasoning

peppers [ WARNING: habanero is for SPICY FIENDS. Jalapenos are ok, and bell pepperes will add a touch of sweetness.]

tortillas

cheese

avocado

sour cream

salsa... as if you need more spicy

lettuce

tomato

cilantro

beans? 

The best thing is you can adjust the spiciness to taste! Most people can't even handle a chorizo on its own.

My Signature Steak Fajitas! [simple version]

 

I go crazy for steak fajitas!

YOU NEED:

flour tortillas. corn is better for soft tacos.

steak, leftovers or fry up a new one

fajita seasoning

bell peppers

onion

jalapeno

TOPPINGS: 

cheese

cilantro

avocado

sour cream

salsa

1. rub steak with seasoning. fry.

2. with steak jus, fry onions and pepper with some garlic.

3. prepare toppings. 

4. serve hot!

Beef & Cheddar Panini

Think of it as a stepped up grilled cheese.

YOU NEED:
Beef. Roast beef, steak, leftover ground meat, brisket, a burger patty, smoked meat, pulled beef, etc. Just had to be cooked.

Cheese. different beefs call for different cheeses. 

bread. 

butter.

a frying pan or panini press.

LIKE WHAT? 

The classic: Steak & Cheddar, with some caramelized onions thrown in

Swiss: Swiss cheese, fried mushrooms, steak

Spicy: beef brisket or pulled beef, pimento cheese or cheddar, throw in some jalapenos

French: Some dijon, gruyere, then steak, some green onion.

Mexican: steak, cheese, avocado, cilantro! dip in salsa

pizza: throw in some tomato sauce and mozzarella with your steak, maybe some basil

BE CREATIVE

Croque Madame

YUM BEST BREAKFAST EVER.

YOU NEED:

2 slices bread

bechamel sauce

1/2 cup gruyere or emmental or swiss

2 large slices ham

1 egg

chives, salt, pepper

1. preheat oven to 400 F.

2. bread should be topped with prepared bechamel, ham, and cheese.

3. put another bread on and do the same. 

4. add more cheese, ham, and egg, and bake for 20 mins. 

5. add a fried egg and chives, salt and pepper.

 

Healthy Breakfast Burritos

A way to make breakfast burritos healthy! PACKED with protein. 

YOU NEED:

Whole-wheat or corn tortillas [ healthy as possible]

avocado for healthy fat

tomatoes, cubed

green onions, sliced

part skim cheese, grated

scrambled eggs [try only egg whites for super low-cal]

OPTIONAL:

sour cream [low fat]

taco meat or breakfast sausage

 

Beer-battered Fish Tacos

Beer batter! what an essential skill! These can be pan-fried for a lighter version. 

FOR THE BATTER:

2 ounces canned chipotle peppers or just the seasoning
2 eggs
2 cups beer (corona, or other pale beer]

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper

TO MAKE:

Puree the chipotles or seasoning and egg together in a blender. When well blended transfer to a bowl and whisk in the beer. In a separate mixing bowl combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, whisking well to prevent clumps. Add freshly ground pepper. 

 

 YOU NEED:

Catfish or other white, firm fish fillets

soft corn or flour tortillas, or hard...

 coleslaw

avocado

salsa 

cilantro

sour cream, etc, all optional. 

FRY FISH! in a deep skillet with some veg or canola oil.

Healthier Avocado Egg Salad

NO, MAYO. This is great for sandwiches, BUT avocados oxidize so it won't keep very long.

YOU NEED:

6 hard-boiled eggs. 

2 ripe avocados

1 tablespoon dijon

a few green onions, chopped

paprika

salt, pepper

OPTIONAL:

Mexican urge? It's avocado after all. 

Chili Pepper

Cumin

Cayenne seasoning

Mango

Mash and there you go!