It’s so easy peasy to make this delicious soup when you use leftover ham. All the ingredients are combined together in the slow cooker and ready in 8 hours. Ingredients: 2 cups dried green split peas 2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed into bite size pieces 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 cup carrots, diced
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Our version of Quiche Lorraine uses ham instead of bacon. It’s a great way to use up leftover ham and makes a delicious lunch or light dinner when paired with a salad. Ingredients: 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups (360ml) half and half cream 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (65g) Brodie self-rising
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A Canadian original developed by Sam Panopoulos and first served in his restaurant in Chatham, Ontario in 1968. Making a Hawaiian pizza is a deliciously fun way to use up leftover ham. It’s the number one pizza in Australia and always poplar among kids everywhere. Ingredients: 1 ball of Village Grocer pizza dough, room
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Recipe makes 2 Bunny Cakes Makes 6 – 8 servings per cake Ingredients: – CAKE 1 box of White or Lemon Cake Mix 1 jar of lemon curd or icing Ingredients: – FROSTING Betty Crocker Whipped White Icing Ingredients: – DECORATIONS 1 bag (200g) shredded coconut Assorted Easter candies for the eyes, whiskers and rabbit
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Growing up in the 50s and 60s, deviled eggs were always part of fancy gatherings. Our recipe has the “Nana” classic filling but feel free to update with your favourite garnishes. Ingredients: 1 dozen large organic eggs 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons (7ml) Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons (7ml) white vinegar Salt to
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This dish with its vibrant green palette sings with the flavours of Spring and makes a great side dish. Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus 8 ounces (200g) snap peas 8 ounces (200g) sugar peas 1 cup (150g) frozen peas 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil juice from 1 lemon, approximately 1/4 cup (60ml) 3-4
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Cooking a bag of baby carrots in honey and orange juice makes this a surprisingly simple but delicious side dish. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 bag-16 ounces (454g) baby carrots, rinsed 1/2 cup (120ml) water 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed orange juice 2
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This recipe is so easy and never disappoints. It’s rich creaminess comes from simmering the potatoes in cream before assembling in baking dish and into the oven to finalize. Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon (5ml) kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) black pepper
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You probably don’t want to hear it again. So forgive us for saying it again. The healthiest meals you can eat are those that you make on your own, from fresh, healthy, whole foods. But what if you can’t go to the grocery store for fresh produce? Fortunately, there are lots of healthy frozen foods
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Have you ever looked in the cupboards and freezer, seen lots of different possibilities, but you just couldn’t come up with ideas for dinner? We know the feeling. And we’re grocers! The sheet pan might be the unheralded hero of your kitchen. But it can come to your rescue when you need it most. And
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