To die for blueberry muffins - allrecipes.com

Wanted to try out a new baking up for presentation.  This recipe is a favourite I make all the time - amazing!

Do not bake the cups inside a muffin tin, they should be placed on a baking sheet (I will post the apple cakes I am making for St Patrick's Day next week). These were undercooked in the middle! I put the bottoms back in the oven and re-cooked the tops on a baking sheet......  

Sweet and sour pork

I looked up 2 recipes on line (allrecipes.com) and mixed a stir fry and sweet and sour pork recipe to suit my taste.  I did not bread the pork before frying (less calories)

I prepared my veg while the sliced pork chops fried. 

The liquid is from the pineapple juice.  Remember to always mix the thicken (cornstarch or flour), with sugar or a cold liquid before adding to hot food.

I like to smash my garlic with the side of the knife before peeling off the shin and mincing.

Fire roasted tomatoes - available at save on foods

They add flavour - I drained them completely before using.

Very quick meal, using naan bread and pre-grated cheese blend.  I added thin slices of onion & prosciutto 

Orange compote ( for my 0% Liberte Greek Yogurt) works with lemons or limes as well.

I zest the orange peel of one orange, I section 2 oranges and put in the saucepan.  I barely cover with water.  Simmer for 20 mins and stir.  Boil for 2 minutes.  Add sugar to taste.

IF the mixture looks too runny for your taste, boil it longer.  Put in clean jars; I make small amounts to eat within the week.

LOW sugar means it can go bad quickly.....

I spoon mine in the middle of and top of my yogurt.

Baby beef liver

the coating is flour mixed with Hy's seasoning salt

Dredge the liver well, ( I rinsed the liver in water first)

I heated olive oil in the pan and fried prosciutto at the same time as the liver.  Do not overcook, cooks quickly.

Serve with prosciutto 

Roasted cauliflower and broccoli - use olive oil spray to save 100+ calories

Save the calories by using spray not liquid olive oil

I used bagged, pre washed vegetables, I cut them int smaller pieces.

I use spray o save on calories; any oil has 100 calories or more in 15 mL

Stir the roasted vegetables 1/2 way through cooking.

Lemon zest and finely chopped parsley (I did not use a blender on mine)

Toss the parsley mixture, salt/pepper/season to taste, then serve.

Pulled pork (cheap cut of pork + Bulls eye Bbq sauce) with roasted veg

Beef roast - use moisture for a cheaper, tougher cut

Use an oven safe dish, slightly bigger than the cut of beef

I use parchment or aluminum foil so the pan stays clean. I cooked the roast as recommended on the wrapper

Start root vegetables in cold water, then bring to the boil. Ready when fork tender

Purple yams taste the same as the orange ones!

To thicken gravy add flour to water and shake to avoid lumps. I use cornstarch for gluten free.

Another thickening trick is to add the flour or cornstarch to the oil left in the pan from browning the roast.

Drippings from the roast, and the roasted garlic

Add the flour mixture slowly, while stirring, bring to a full boil

I added colour and extra flavour

Finished!