Healthy Poutine

Poutine is a very Canadian dish made with French Fries, topped with cheese curds and gravy. There are different variations of Poutine, including a pulled pork, "Canadian Bacon" and "loaded Nacho-like" versions of Poutine. I decided to make this recipe when my younger brother had asked for healthy poutine.

I had previously made poutine using low-sodium McCain fries. Upon telling my coworkers they convinced me to try making my own fries and so I did :)

Ingredients

• 5 Potatoes of your choice
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Grated low fat cheese of your choice (Mozzarella, Marble, Cheddar or Cheese Curds)
• 3 tbsp Low fat and low sodium beef bouillon powder
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 4 tbsp low fat, unsalted butter

Steps

For Home Baked Fries

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Submerge potatoes in cold tap water for at least 30 minutes, this helps to remove starch and makes it for an easier cut and bake. 
3. Slice potatoes using a sharp knife into 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch.
4. Put cut fries into bowl, add 1 tbsp and coat thoroughly.
5. Place fries on baking sheet, put in oven and bake for 30 minutes, turning a couple of times

For Gravy

1. Mix together butter, flour, water, brouillon powder in saucepan.
2. Cook for 10 minutes.

To Layer:

1. Fries, then cheese, then gravy. 

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are often served as a side dish, and make for great appetizers/finger food and are served cold. They are so easy to make, and require very little preparation time. The term "deviled" comes from spicy of "zesty" food with egg yolk prepared with mustard, pepper stuffed in a yolk cavity -Wk (sounds appetizing doesn't it?).

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Optional: 1/8 tsp salt 

Paprika for garnish

Steps

1. Put 6 eggs, in cold water.
2. Place over stove and bring to a rolling boil.
3. Once it comes to a rolling boil, put the timer on for 10 minutes (which will give you solid hard boiled eggs).
4. Remove from heat, drain hot water. Then fill pot with cold, ice water. Set for 10 minutes.

Bread Appetizer with Feta Cheese, Olives and Balsamic Vinegar

I was doing my regular shopping at Longos when I noticed a food sample booth sampling food for olives and olive oil they were selling. I decided to give it a shot and I was floored at how simple and delicious this dish was!

Martha Stewart's Couscous with Carrot and Cilantro

For the original recipe, please see Martha Stewart's Couscous with Carrot and Cilantro.

I came across this recipe in a book that my cousin gave to me: "Food Everyday: Freshest Flavours Fast" from the Martha Stewart Living magazine. I've seen/heard of couscous but was not actually aware of what it was.