4 Ingredients Banana and Peanut Cookies

The South Arm Community Kitchen made a very simple cookie with just 4 ingredients.

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You can substitute the dried papaya with dried pineapple, raisin or any dried fruit or even chocolate chips.

Ingredients

  • 2 large or 3 small over ripe bananas
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons peanut butter (depends on how ripe the bananas are)
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit or chocolate chips

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Yield: 18 to 20 cookies.

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Mexican theme: Chicken Quesadilla

The main dish for the Mexican theme menu shared in the South Arm Community Kitchen is Chicken Quesadilla.

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We served the Chicken Quesadilla with Guacamole and Salsa.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (recipe below)
  • 2 green peppers, cut into strips
  • 2 red peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 10 x 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 1 package Cheddar Cheese, grated

Taco Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Mexican theme: Salsa

The second side dish for the Mexican theme menu shared in the South Arm Community Kitchen is Salsa.

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Tortilla chips served with salsa makes a great snack for game night.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 to 2 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

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Mexican theme: Guacamole

Minoo shared a Mexican theme menu for the South Arm Community Kitchen. The Mexican theme was inspired by one of the participant who would like to learn how to use avocado.

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Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 jalapeno, finely minced
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 to 4 avocados (mashed)
  • a bunch of cilantro, chopped, optional
  • 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced, optional
  • 1 to 2 lemon, juiced
  • salt to taste

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Easy Morning Glory Muffins

The South Arm Multicultural Community Kitchen made some easy and tasty muffins that are a glorious way to start any day.

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These Easy Morning Glory Muffins combine the great taste and chewy texture of carrots with the wonderful flavours of apple, raisins, coconut, walnuts and cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 apple – peeled, cored and shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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This recipe yields 12 very large muffins. These muffins freeze well.

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Lemon Scented Orzo

We served the Honey and Lime Glazed Chicken with a side of Lemon Scented Orzo.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/3 cup orzo pasta
  • grated Parmesan cheese for topping, optional

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Honey and Lime Glazed Chicken

Minoo shared three easy and yet delicious recipes in the South Arm Multicultural Community Kitchen.

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The main course is Honey and Lime Glazed Chicken. The chicken is juicy and flavoured with rosemary.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (we used a combination of lemon and lime)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • zest of 1 lemon or 2 limes
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 12 skinless chicken thighs
  • olive oil for drizzle (optional)

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Magic 5 Snack Bites

The South Arm Multicultural Community Kitchen made a no-bake snack which will satisfy your sweet craving without guilt.

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This Magic 5 Snack Bites are made from wholesome ingredients like almond, dates, cocoa powder and shredded coconut.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw organic almonds
  • 1 cup fresh dates (about 8 dates), pitted
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • dash of sea salt

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This recipe is by Andrea Hood.

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Spinach Arugula Salad

The South Arm Multicultural Community Kitchen serves the Chicken Marsala Fettuccine with a simple salad.

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The arugula adds a peppery flavour to the salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh Spinach plus Arugula
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 can Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/4 red onion, minced

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

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Minoo also shared a general make your own salad dressing recipes as below.

Salad dressing recipe

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