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Caramel Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Bites

Delight dinner guests with the final few bites One- or two-bite desserts are hot, even when they’re cool. In this recipe from President’s Choice, for example, instead of the usual graham crumbs for the crust, try using chocolate sandwich cookies filled with vanilla crème. Caramel Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Bites Serves: 24 Prep time: 10 minutes …

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Punjabi Meethe Chawal

A festive Meethe Chawal is an aromatic dessert for your family celebration or for a dinner party with friends. The main ingredient is rice tinged with saffron and studded with nuts and raisins — and it’s a sweet treat that will have your guests asking for more. “This Meethe Chawal is a great choice for …

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Family Fiesta with Mushroom Enchiladas

This dish a great beginner recipe for those new to the kitchen and Mexican cuisine. More “Tex Mex” than Mexican, it’s easy to make and can be filled with a variety of ingredients. An enchilada is a tortilla rolled around a filling, covered with a savoury sauce, sprinkled generously with cheese and baked – impossible …

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Chocolate Panna Cotta

Chocolate and raspberry – need we say more? This easy chocolate panna cotta recipe will surely wow your family. Using Fairlife two per cent chocolate milk as the base makes this recipe not only creamy and delicious but more nutritious, as it has 50 per cent less sugar and 50 per cent more protein than …

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Pie with Pretzel Crust

Have a sweet tooth? This vegan-friendly take on traditional chocolate mousse is guaranteed to satisfy the sweet tooth of every chocolate lover in your house. After one bite, you’ll only have eyes for these kinds of pies.   Vegan Chocolate Mousse Pie with Pretzel Crust Cook time: 6.5 hours Serves: 12 Ingredients:  3 ½ cups whole mini pretzels or thin pretzel sticks  1 stick unsalted or vegan …

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Sweet Potatoes with Curried Beef, Mushrooms & Sour Cream

How to boost flavor, not calories A heart-warming combination of sweet potatoes, beef and mushrooms make for a healthy and flavorful low calorie meal. This recipe was developed by Mike Ward, a Toronto-based Aussie chef. Sweet Potatoes with Curried Beef, Mushrooms and Sour Cream Ingredients: • 4 medium sweet potatoes • 200 grams ground beef • 200 grams …

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Smoked Salmon with Blueberry Compote

Everyone knows that “superfoods” are good for you. The combination of vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and phytochemicals, among other nutrients make them natural disease-fighters. But when it comes to great taste, not all superfoods are created equal. Fortunately for blueberries, they’re not only great for you, but also great tasting. And, thanks to the growers and …

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Italian Frittata Recipe

Did you know broccoli is a great choice for a home garden? Best in summer and early fall, a full sun or partial shade spot in your vegetable patch will make a great home for this vegetable staple. Home-grown, or bought from a farmer’s market, broccoli goes perfectly with this tasty frittata, full of fresh …

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Asparagus-Bacon Frittata

Canadian asparagus is in season in the early summer – perfect for pairing with bacon and eggs in this frittata. Asparagus-Bacon Frittata Ingredients • 8 eggs • 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) salt • 1 mL (1/4 tsp) hot red chili flakes • 4 bacon slices, chopped • 6 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces Directions 1. Whisk eggs with salt …

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Miso Glaze Cod

A recipe to spring you into the new season A great way to enter spring is spending time with your family and making new delicious recipes together. Celebrity chef Anna Olson shares her crowd-pleasing miso glaze cod recipe that is easy to make and only takes 35 minutes to prepare. Miso Glaze Cod Prep Time: …

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