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Winter Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm

If it’s wintertime, it’s soup time. Here are two new soup recipes to add to your rotation this year, featuring delicious flavours and nourishing ingredients. Carrot Turmeric Rice Soup Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 45 minutesServes: 4 – 6 Ingredients Directions Chicken Lemon Rice Soup with Butternut Squash & Kale Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: …

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Chocolate Orange Brioche Bread Pudding

The showstopper dessert of the holiday season Every year, there is always one hero recipe that leaves your guests craving for more. This holiday, whip up this rich and delicious brioche pudding that features a soft and buttery sweet loaf made in France that is hand-braided before baking for European-style flavour and flair. “Toasting the …

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Gluten-Free Allspice Gingerbread & Raspberry Limoncello Linzers

A cookie can be more than your average treat this holiday season. Out do yourself and step outside your comfort zone with delicious detours and tasty twists on some favorite holiday baked goods. This year, add a little spice and a dash of zing to the traditional with new recipes sure to tempt the taste …

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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

The scrumptious, seasoned patties of Salisbury steak are an old favourite for many, but they don’t always make it onto a list of healthiest meals. This lightened up version swaps out half the meat with diced mushrooms for a healthy, hearty and delicious twist. Try it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or eat it as …

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Easy and Affordable Cabbage Rolls

This time of year can be busy – and expensive. By preparing meals in advance, you can stick to a budget more easily and enjoy the comfort of home-cooked food even when life is hectic. Cabbage rolls are great to have on hand and use affordable ingredients like rice and ground meat. Cabbage Rolls Prep …

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Easy Rice Crouton Bites

Canadians know how to have fun in the snow, whether it’s a day on the ski slopes or a making a snowman in the yard. If you also want to have fun in the kitchen, consider some homemade snacks to chow down on next time you return from an outdoor adventure. Crunchy on the outside, …

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Superstar Eggnog Tarts

Creating an impressive holiday dessert table doesn’t have to take hours in the kitchen. You can bake with style using easy-to-make recipes that both look beautiful and taste great. These cute Superstar Eggnog Tarts are perfect for any festive function. More seasonal recipes are available at www.tenderflake.ca. Superstar Eggnog Tarts Ingredients: 2 packages Tenderflake tart …

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Creamy Speculoos Fudge

A mouth-watering treat that’s deliciously spiced and perfectly sweet With its traditionally Christmas-like flavours, this fudge makes a great gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. “Inspired by the traditional spiced cookie from Belgium and Netherlands, the velvety spread used in this recipe contains a plentiful amount of crushed cookies. Flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves …

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Say Goodbye to Yellow Stains: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Bed Sheets White

Are your once pristine white bed sheets now plagued with stubborn yellow stains? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this ultimate guide, we will reveal the secrets to keeping your bed sheets as bright and white as the day you bought them. No more hiding those unsightly stains under colorful blankets or feeling embarrassed …

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The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Lice on Bed Sheets: Prevention and Treatment

Lice infestations are a common problem, and dealing with them can be incredibly frustrating, especially when they start spreading to your bed sheets. If you’re currently battling these pesky insects invading your bedding, don’t worry. This comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge you need to prevent and treat lice on bed sheets …

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