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Vegan Italian Sausage and Sweet Pepper Penne

Start slow and simple if you’re looking to add plant-based offerings to your dinner repertoire. For example, this vegan take on a comfort-food favourite combines plant-based sweet Italian sausages with a handful of pantry staples.   Vegan Italian Sausage and Sweet Pepper Penne Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 6   Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, divided 1 pkg (400 g) PC plant-based sweet Italian sausage  2 onions, thinly sliced …

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Baked Asparagus Pancetta Cheese Tart

Looking to mix up the next brunch you host? Impress your guests by grilling up breakfast and giving them the ultimate flavour experience. This baked asparagus pancetta cheese tart is the perfect party-starting appetizer. A flaky crust is topped with fresh asparagus, savory pancetta, and salty parmesan. For perfect wood-fired flavour, use a Traeger Wood …

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5 Recipes for DIY Spring Cleaning

Many of the products we use while spring cleaning our homes are filled with ingredients that have negative long-term effects on our health and environment. For example, ammonia, sodium hydroxide and triclosan are some of the culprits found in products ranging from laundry detergents to glass cleaners. These ingredients can linger on surfaces and are …

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Pho Fried Rice Recipe

For those of you who enjoy that pho taste, this recipe gives you a creative twist while keeping those authentic Vietnamese flavors in mind. “Pho broth infuses the rice with savory notes of ginger, onion and spices in this fun twist on the Vietnamese noodle soup,” shares Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s Choice Cooking …

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maggie and milly and molly and may

              10 maggie and milly and molly and maywent down to the beach(to play one day) and maggie discovered a shell that sangso sweetly she couldn’t remember her troubles,and milly befriended a stranded starwhose rays five languid fingers were; and molly was chased by a horrible thingwhich raced sideways while blowing bubbles:and may came home with …

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Cod and Dill Fish Cakes with Spring Pea Salad

Put a twist on the traditional with melt-in-the-middle fish cakes Everyone would love to cook up something new in the kitchen, but sometimes time and the effort it takes hold us back. The best way to overcome this is by incorporating a new flavor or a twist on a traditional product to help add novelty …

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Turkey and Mushroom Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Perfect for barbecue season, this meal is a great low-work recipe that can be made while basking in the nice weather or spending time with family or friends. By combining both mushrooms and turkey smothered in a delicious peanut sauce, this recipe from Family Feedbag creates a flavorful dish that everyone is sure to love. …

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5 Ways to Teach Kids to be Environmentally Friendly

Have you ever thought about what you can do to be more green? A great way to start is by teaching your kids about foods and gardens to help them build a deeper appreciation for the environment. 1) Teach your kids about seeds and where they come from. A good starting place is putting a bean …

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7 Tasty Twists on Classic Grilled Cheese

Kids love grilled cheese. Try these seven tasty twists on a family classic, one savory idea for each day of the week. Ingredients: 12 thin slices bread 1/4 cup (50 mL) softened butter (approx) 2 cups (500 mL) shredded cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) Heinz Tomato Ketchup Preparation: Use the twists below to make a …

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Simple Cupcake Recipe

Save time on baking with this simple cupcake recipe. Most Canadians say they enjoy spending time baking, but wish it took less time, according to a recent survey by Becel. Try these tips to add love to your baking without taking time out of your day. Keep ingredients in one cupboard to make clean up …

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