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Recipe: Cauliflower Puree with Truffle Oil

It may take a bit of patience to master the growing of cauliflower in your garden, but the results are worth it. This versatile veggie grows best in the summer and fall, or if you prefer, you can find organic cauliflower at a local farmer’s market. Mash it with truffle oil, soy milk and white …

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Rosemary Maple Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops

Entertain this summer with succulent seafood The stress of entertaining can get in the way of making the most of time with friends and family. To make sure your summer festivities go off without a hitch, here are some stress-free entertaining tips: Whenever possible, prepare food in advance. Purchase, chop and marinate the evening before …

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Lobster Tacos with Fennel Slaw and Crushed Potato Chips

A great catch to include in your tacos Tacos are always a win, but lobster tacos with a crunchy potato-chip topping? Now that’s just genius. Look for lobster tail skewers that are prepped for you and ready to grill, so you don’t have to worry about the messy business. Whip up the pickled red onion …

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Sparkling Watermelon Drink Recipe

Get instantly refreshed Cool down your guests with this surprisingly pink, thirst-quenching drink. It makes a nice switch up for the kids’ lemonade stand, too. Sparkling Watermelon Drink Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) PC Sparkling Watermelon Lemon Soda 1 can (355 ml) Ginger Ale 1 cup (250 ml) Lemonade with pulp Half lemon, sliced in …

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Grilled Kolbassa with Onions and Peppers

Extra-lean kolbassa is the centrepiece of this easy and delicious dinner recipe, baked indoors or grilled on the barbecue. Grilled Kolbassa with Onions and Peppers Ingredients 30 ml (2 tbsp.) extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, cut into 1 cm (½ in.) slices 1 chili pepper, seeded, cut in 0.5 cm (¼ in.) strips …

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Recipe: Crêpes à l’amande

Almond milk adds a light, refreshing and nutty taste to these sweet crêpes. Topped with your favourite fresh fruit, they’re excellent served as a light dessert or brunch dish. Additional recipes can be found at www.almond-fresh.com. Crêpes à l’amande Makes 16 to 20 crêpes Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) Almond Fresh Unsweetened or Original 1 …

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Healthy Tropical Drink Recipes: Chiquita Banana Colada and Pink Sunrise Mocktails

There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than kicking back and relaxing with a cold, tasty and refreshing beverage — and there are so many great options to choose from. But why not add a little excitement to your summer by choosing something to drink that’s fun and colorful, super healthy and delicious, too? …

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Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie Recipe

Cool off with a sensational smoothie Summer stirs up memories of hot days and cool treats – and there is no better way to cool off than with a refreshing fruit smoothie. With lemon, strawberry and almond beverage, it tastes rich, but is actually good for you. Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie Ingredients 3/4 cup (175 ml) …

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Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

Most of us center our calendars around the summer months — it’s the time of year we get to enjoy basking in the sunshine and exploring the great outdoors. And when it’s camping, cottage and festival season, who wants to be stuck in the kitchen? Cooking on the grill, outdoor stove or over a roaring …

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Fresh Corn Pancakes with Lime Drizzle

A Something Different RecipeDeveloped by Dana JacobiStart your morning off right with these light and easy pancakes. Fresh corn is in abundance during the summer and adds a subtle sweetness. Combining whole wheat and all-purpose flour is a fun cooking hack that enhances the nutrition without changing the flavor and texture. Drizzle on our lime and honey …

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