RECIPES

from The Olive Oil & Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook These are decadent, so beware. Transform them into sundaes by serving them with Olive Oil Ice Cream and a balsamic crème (in the cookbook). Use a mini muffin tin to make a two-bite brownie that’s perfect for adding to packed lunches. You can add ½ cup walnuts […]

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from Talking to Canadians’ Clearwater Seafoods Rick Mercer mentions Clearwater Seafoods as part of his mission to entertain the Canadian soldiers in Bosnia. They happily donated crates of fresh lobster so Canadians fighting the good fight could have a small taste of home.  Ingredients Directions Nada’s Tips & Tricks: Chowders are my favourite winter dish

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from The Easy Eating Diet Cookbook Don’t be a “chicken,” try this surprisingly good option for a pizza with a high-protein, no-carb crust, using ground chicken! Ingredients  Chicken Crust: 1 lb ground chicken  2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, (reserve 1 cup for after baking)  1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese  1 egg  1 teaspoon garlic powder 

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from share This borscht recipe is from Lori Stahlbrand’s grandmother, her Babu, who came to Canada in 1912 from Bukovina, Ukraine. Lori is the founder of Local Food Plus (LFP), which certifies farmers who reduce pesticides, treat their animals well, conserve soil and water, protect wildlife habitat, provide safe and fair working conditions, reduce energy

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from Dr. Charles Levkoe, Conversations in Food Studies This is a recipe for challah, a special bread made especially on Shabbat (Friday nights) and other Jewish celebrations. It is a traditional recipe that we have been using in my family for some time. The bread is sweet, braided and brushed with egg wash before baking,

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from Snacks author Janis Thiessen A favourite recipe that I make often is a variation of my father’s and Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce recipes: Ingredients ¼ pound butter ½ red onion, chopped 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes Pasta of choice Parmigiano Reggiano, grated Directions Melt a LOT of butter in a frying pan (a ¼ pound

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from The Food Doula Cookbook Orange vegetables, including sweet potatoes and carrots, are excellent sources of beta carotene, which the body uses to make vitamin A. Vitamin A is crucial for the functional development of baby’s organs and immune system. Pairing betacarotene-rich vegetables with a high-quality fat, such as avocado oil, helps the body take

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from Abokichi (Fumi Tsukamoto) Have you tried a latke before? It’s a type of potato pancake that’s part of the Jewish cuisine and traditionally prepared for Hanukkah. It’s absolutely delicious and quite easy to make! We made some recently and wanted to share the recipe with you all! See below for more.  Servings: 12 Prep &

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from Today’s Everyday Slow Cooker When you’re making a pot roast for a small household, either buy a large roast and cut it in half (freeze what you don’t need) or look for smaller cuts of beef. The butcher will often cut one for you, if you ask. This recipe was a real hit with

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from My Ackee Tree My mum’s strong hands on top of mine. I’m eight years old, and she’s showing me how to press a mixture of flour and butter onto warm apples. I can smell cinnamon and nutmeg. Feel the soft skin of her inner arm against mine as the indentations of my fingers appear

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