Zesty Chocolate Energy Bites
Made with chia seeds and naturally sweet dates, these treats are a great pick-me-up for when you hit a mid-afternoon energy slump. Packed with fibre, they're a healthier snack to tide you over until dinner.
Made with chia seeds and naturally sweet dates, these treats are a great pick-me-up for when you hit a mid-afternoon energy slump. Packed with fibre, they're a healthier snack to tide you over until dinner.
Bring leftover turkey up-to-date with this delicious, filling soup. If you don't make your own stock (see Terrific Turkey Stock), use 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken stock and 2 cups (500 mL) water.
On a hot, sunny day, this sandwich makes a satisfying summer treat. The softer your dried fruit, the easier it is to cut and to eat, so always check the expiration date – and sample a piece – before use.
Label each bag of mix with the best-before date of the yeast (use the freshest yeast you can find) and refrigerating instructions; be sure to add that it's enough to make one 12-inch (30 cm) pizza crust.
Classic date squares have been reimagined in this dessert featuring a sweet and sticky plum filling. Don't worry if the plums aren't red in the centres; the peel will cook down to give the filling a beautiful deep-red colour.
Serve this molasses-rich steamed bread with baked beans for a traditional down-home dinner. Or enjoy it toasted with butter or simply on its own. If you like, add 3/4 cup (175 mL) raisins, chopped dates or chopped dried apricots.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a home-cooked meal from the heart can be extremely special. Why not finish it off with a beautiful and romantic dessert? Served in elegant champagne glasses, this is sure to sweep your date off their feet.
Serve this rich chocolate sauce with poached fruit, ice cream, crêpes or freshly baked profiteroles. Or, for a thoughtful gift, spoon the sauce into a small glass jar and adorn with a festive ribbon. Attach a label with instructions to keep it chilled, and include a best-before date.
Cooking the rice in milk makes a pudding that's creamy even with lowfat 1% or 2% milk. Dried fruits, especially apricots, add extra calcium; you can also use prunes, figs or dates. The pudding will thicken as it cools; if it gets too thick, stir in a little extra milk.
This springtime twist on classic date squares features a tangy-sweet pink rhubarb filling. Look for fresh stalks of rhubarb that are firm and have the most vibrant colour, but discard the inedible leaves before cooking. If fresh rhubarb is unavailable, measure the same amount of frozen rhubarb, then thaw and drain.