Skunkworks Pasta Toss

Skunkworks Pasta Toss

I first made this for my colleagues at Skunkworks Creative Group Inc., thus the name. It works best with a hefty pasta like rotini, fusilli, penne or cavatappi. You will need: 2 c. pasta of your choice 1 bag of baby spinach or arugula (washed 

El Cheapo Carrot and Orange Soup

El Cheapo Carrot and Orange Soup

Tonight my daughter asked me if we could get carrot soup from Burgoo (a local chain in Vancouver known for their soups and stews). Since it was rainy and I was feeling lazy I said sure. Little did I know they had taken it off 

Zucchini Hummus (yes you read right…Zucchini)

Zucchini Hummus (yes you read right…Zucchini)

When I was about 7 we moved from the city to the country and like every good back-to-the-land hippie family my parents and their friends planted gardens. In our garden my parents planted 6 hills of zucchini (just in case the first 5 didn’t take). 

Everyone Needs a Little Sunshine

Everyone Needs a Little Sunshine

It wouldn’t be Fuel 4 Dancers without some dancers so here are several from Dance Co. The image is from a piece called Sunshine choreographed by Fonda Bloy. The piece originally had 9 dancers but this particular performance is from the Crystal Challenge Grand Championships 

Steak Soup…or what to do with the leftovers

Steak Soup…or what to do with the leftovers

You know how left over BBQ steak is hard as a rock? This fixes that. You will need*: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion rough chopped 3 medium carrots scrubbed and cut in rounds 1 fennel bulb rough chopped 4 cloves garlic minced Handful 

Buttermilk Cornmeal Muffins with Niblets

Buttermilk Cornmeal Muffins with Niblets

These are quick to whip up and a great extra for lunch or dinner. You could probably reduce the sugar to 1/4 c. because of the sweetness from the niblets. You will need: 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal 1 1/4 c. buttermilk 1 c. all purpose