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Roasted Turkey Breast with Gorgonzola, Baked Pears and Toasted Pecans

Host the perfect family dinner with a show stopping main dish that will be sure to impress. Try topping your turkey with this beautiful balance of sweetness and richness with the combination of crisp pears and punchy gorgonzola cheese. Roasted Turkey Breast with Gorgonzola, Baked Pears and Toasted Pecans Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: …

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Rest Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide on Removing Ink Stains from Bed Sheets

Accidents happen, and sometimes those accidents involve ink stains on our precious bed sheets. But don’t panic! With our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to remove those frustrating ink stains and restore your bed sheets to their former glory in no time. We’ll walk you through the process, from identifying the type of ink …

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Christmas Cookie Recipes With Tropical Flair

Cookie Traditions in the Making How does a cookie achieve legendary popularity? Through the decades, each generation votes with its taste buds, as home-baked cookies are enjoyed at school events, holiday gatherings and family feasts. Many recipes reflect the ingredients popular in their era, while others are simply easy, with classic tastes that never go …

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Peppermint Bars Recipe

Each year as the holiday season nears, we take to our kitchens to bake dozens of delicious desserts alongside the ones we love. With a desire to bring our friends and family a variety of festive flavours, many of us will come together to exchange our batches of baking. While dessert exchanges are often annual …

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Show-Stopping Sides for Any Occasion

These savory stuffed squash are an easy accompaniment to a festive meal or casual weeknight dinner. The meaty mushrooms add beautiful texture to the stuffing, while the apples add a layer of tartness and bite. Mushroom, Apple, and Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: • 4 small-medium …

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Classic Peanut Brittle Recipe

Prepare a timeless holiday classic everyone loves An old-fashioned family favourite, this peanut brittle is bound to become a tradition in your household. This recipe makes homemade candy simple and delicious. Just be sure to watch the pot and keep organized, as brittle can go from perfect to burnt quickly. Classic Peanut Brittle Prep time: …

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The Ancient Origins of Christmas: How Pagan Traditions Shaped the Modern Celebration

Step into a time machine and travel back to the ancient origins of Christmas, where the festive traditions we cherish today were born. Unbeknownst to many, the beloved holiday we celebrate each year has deep roots in pagan customs that have shaped the modern celebration. From the Romans’ Saturnalia to the Norse Yule, these ancient …

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Cracked Rice Fritto Misto

Crowd-pleasing gluten-free fritto misto Company coming? Fritto Misto, or “fried mix” in Italian, is always a popular appetizer, and you can make it gluten free using rice. Made with seafood and vegetables, it’s perfect for a group gathering when you want something easy, classy and delicious for everyone. Cracked Rice Fritto Misto Prep time: 20 …

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Mushroom Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Quick weeknight teriyaki for a delicious and nutritious dinner Few meals beat a stir fry for speedy cooking and mouth-watering taste. This family-friendly dish combines a sweet teriyaki chicken with fresh bok choy, and hearty portabella mushrooms for an added nutritional punch. Serve alongside rice. Mushroom Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServes: …

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The Perfect Tender Roast of the Season

Looking for a tender and juicy roast recipe to serve? Look no further than this milk-braised pork shoulder recipe. It includes dry vermouth which is also referred to as “white” or “French” vermouth. If you can’t find it, opt for a dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder Prep …

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