Poultry Recipes

Mixed Grill Recipe with Sausages, Mini Peppers & Zucchini

May 29, 2013

This mixed grill meal of sausages, peppers and zucchini is really more of a concept than a recipe. If there is no time to marinate or no patience to deal with finicky chicken breasts, then a “clear the fridge” mixed grill is the way to go. My family could happily eat sausages any which way [...]

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Grilled Chicken with Rhubarb Chutney & Pasta Primavera Recipe

May 28, 2013

If you’re anything like me, you spent the weekend lollygagging in the backyard, sipping cocktails and grilling until you could grill no more. And now you’re scurrying to put together your menu for the week. Tell me I’m not the only one. But fear not – I have a couple of ideas for you. Farmers’ [...]

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One-Pot Cumin & Smoked Paprika Chicken with Potatoes Recipe

May 15, 2013

Today is a big day for my youngest son (T), and it’s appropriate that I’m posting this one-pot chicken and potato recipe, one of his favorite dishes. Today is T’s ninth birthday and, little does he know, but he has a big surprise coming his way this afternoon, something that he has been wishing and [...]

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Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe with Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Spinach

Mar 6, 2013

Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe with Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach

“I don’t get it, Mum. How did you get you the cheese, spinach and stuff inside of the chicken?” They were amazed and baffled, clearly convinced that their mum was some sort of culinary magician. Yep, I had them fooled. As tempting as it was to perpetuate the super-mum persona, I took the maternal high [...]

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Hearty Chicken Sausage, Roasted Pepper & Whole Wheat Orzo Soup Recipe

Feb 25, 2013

Hearty Chicken Sausage, Roasted Pepper & Whole Wheat Orzo Soup Recipe: a hearty and healthy dinner option. It’s amazing what happens whenever I cook with sausages. Two boys, who conveniently disappear when I mention that it’s time to clean their room, emerge from their nook-and-cranny hiding spaces as soon as the savory aroma reaches their [...]

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Baked Turkey, Quinoa & Zucchini Meatballs Recipe in Lettuce Wraps

Jan 30, 2013

Baked Turkey, Quinoa & Zucchini Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps by Cookin' Canuck

Baked Turkey, Quinoa & Zucchini Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps will please even the pickiest eater. It’s amazing what kids will eat when you pack it in a meatball. My 8-year old son, lover of all vegetables and fruits, will not be convinced that quinoa is something that should actually be consumed by humans. In fact, [...]

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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas + Pork & Mushroom Fettuccine + Other Recipes

Jan 13, 2013

Gingerbread Pancakes, Roast Chicken & Lemon Pepper Broccoli by Cookin

This was the first full week of including nutritional data, as well as Weight Watcher’s points, with my recipes. I hope that many of you are finding that information useful! I made everything from Southwestern Roast Chicken, Lemon Pepper Steamed Broccoli and Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pancakes to Healthy Chicken Enchiladas and Pork & Mushroom Fettuccine. [...]

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Southwestern Roast Chicken Recipe with Cumin, Chili Powder & Cilantro

Jan 7, 2013

A foolproof roast chicken recipe, using southwestern flavors, such as cumin, chili powder and cilantro. I used to be terrified of roast chicken. Not of eating it, but of cooking it. Everyone told me to take care not to overcook it or else the breast meat would be dry. On the other hand, a fear [...]

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Leftover Turkey (or Chicken) Lasagna Roll Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Spinach {Low Fat}

Nov 23, 2012

When you have leftover turkey (or chicken), try these lasagna rolls, filled with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. The low-fat mix is tucked inside whole wheat pasta and baked until bubbling and golden brown. What happens when one little family of four cooks a 20 pound turkey at Thanksgiving? Well, either we eat until we balloon [...]

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