Mangia Con Elena

  Wine and Lemon Poached Haddock with Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes IG: @mangia.con.elena This  quick and easy poached haddock recipe is delicate and packed with Mediterranean herbs and spices.  I have several different ways that I like to prepare white fish and this is definitely one of my favourites. It works well with fresh Spring asparagus and ripe grape tomatoes. It is light and perfect for Lenten Friday dishes or for whenever you have a craving for some Mediterranean goodness. This can be made without the addition of asparagus or switch it out for other veggies such as yellow and green zucchini.  This recipe works best with white fish such as cod, haddock, sea bass, flounder or sole.  I prefer haddock as it has a mildly sweet taste and is a leaner white flesh. It has tender flakes and a firm texture which holds up well with poaching and becomes milder as it cooks. Rich in protein, nutrients and minerals, fish is the perfect Mediterranean staple. I like to serve this over a grain s

  Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies These cookies check off all the boxes for me. They are soft, moist and a healthier option than most oatmeal cookie recipes. This recipe uses natural peanut butter, coconut oil in lieu of butter or vegetable oils and is flourless. It does contain a bit of sugar, but you can definitely substitute coconut sugar. While oats are naturally gluten free, they become contaminated if processed in the same facilities as wheat, rye and other grains. If you are keeping this recipe gluten free then make sure that the oats you purchase are "certified gluten-free". I like to use a small ice cream scoop to form the cookies. Use your fingers to lightly press down on the cookie batter when in the scoop, this way they will be firmer and will set better.  I hope you give these delicious cookies a try! They will be sure to become one of your favourites. Ingredients This recipe will yield 2 dozen cookies. 2 cups   rolled oats ½  cup sugar or coconut su

  Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies @mangia.con.elena I wish I could take the credit for these buttery and moist oatmeal cookies but my brother deserves the recognition for these. He has been telling me about these amazing cookies for a long time.  Now I understand what the fuss was about! If you are an oatmeal cookie lover, I promise you that this will be your new favourite recipe. Feel free to swap out the chocolate chips for raisins or add cranberries and walnuts. Pecans and coconut would also be amazing in these cookies. Let's get started! Ingredients 1.5 cups (375 ml) All purpose flour 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt 1 cup (250 ml) room temperature unsalted butter 1.5 cups (375 ml) packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract 3 cups quick oats 1.5 cups (375 ml) chocolate chips OR/AND… 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup raisins Directions Preheat oven to 350º and line two cookie sheets with parchment