Straight from the cookbook that I have gone through more copies than the album Dark Side of the Moon

Whole Foods for the Whole Family

Country Potato Pie

Ingredients

2 large potatoes, grated

½ tsp salt

2 Tbsp butter

1 cup grated Swiss or Cheddar cheese

1 medium onion, diced

2 eggs

1 cup milk

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

½ tsp salt or less

½ tsp pepper

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp dry mustard

Perogies with Bacon and Onions is a comforting side dish made with crispy perogies coated in a creamy sauce with smoky bacon and sweet onions. Ready in 35 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Smooth and delicious cannellini beans or white kidney beans.

And a creamy yogurt/sour cream + lemon/lime route: soft, mild, and they won’t fight the mushrooms, spinach, and chicken.

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Use chicken broth for the rice

Creamy White Bean Chicken Rice Bowls

Rice

Start rice with broth instead of water.

For 2 people:

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups chicken or veggie broth
• Pinch of salt, unless broth is salty

Skillet

Use:

Spinach Parmesan Quinoa is a healthy side dish that's delicious served with shrimp, chicken, beef or pork. It's also delicious on its own as a vegetarian main dish.

Prep 10 minutes | Cook 25 minutes

Ingredients

½ medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

blend the cooked carrots/leeks/onions/celery with the broth, then add sautéed bell pepper and bok choy at the end for texture.

With 2 cups cooked carrots/leeks/onions/celery plus 750 ml veggie broth, let's make a simple blended vegetable soup.

Easy blended veggie soup

Use:

Tuna and canned beans are pantry staples, and capers and Kalamata olives both last a LONG time in the refrigerator. This is fast food personified!

Serves 2

This pizza is great for those who want a change from ordinary pizza, either with naan or Greek pita flatbreads

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 6 mins | Total Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

2 tablespoons prepared pesto

2 (6 inch) Greek pita flatbreads

½ cup feta cheese

2 small tomatoes, chopped

½ chopped bell pepper

When cherry tomatoes are in season they will make a welcome colourful addition. For now a bit of tomato paste does the job.

 

To make Jimmy the Greek rice, you’ll need the following:

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked white rice

– 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

– Juice and zest of 1 lemon

– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

– Salt and pepper to taste

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a large skillet, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium heat.

2. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the broth.

3. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, along with the chopped dill.

You can reach for asparagus, green beans, snap peas, zucchini, or whatever green citizen is currently occupying your crisper drawer.

Build it like tacos. The ingredients are not measured.