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Nov 01 2021
David Rocco’s Pasta Al Forno
Master entertainer and celebrity chef David Rocco has been a guest and host in homes all around the world. Here, he shares tips to ensure your holiday entertaining runs smoothly: Start things off right: Nothing says welcome like a festive beverage upon arrival accompanied by a make-ahead charcuterie platter of nibbles. Keep it simple: Create a crowd-pleasing, …
Oct 31 2021
Recipe: Vegetarian Pizza Bagels
Goodbye pizza dough, hello homemade pizza bagels Lunchbox friendly and kid pleasing, these vegetarian pizza bagels are the perfect portion to keep stomachs full until the bell rings. Customize this recipe with your favorite pizza toppings or get creative with fun shapes and faces for little ones. For added fiber, use whole grain bagels. Vegetarian …
Oct 31 2021
Recipe: Ham and Cheddar Roll-Ups
A delicious take on the ham and cheese sandwich Say goodbye to the boring ham and cheese sandwich. Using pizza dough, these roll-ups make a delicious lunch served cold and can be warmed up for an afternoon snack. Introduce internationally inspired flavors to your kitchen with one of the Italian, Spanish or American variations. Ham …
Oct 30 2021
Gorgonzola, Pear and Walnut Appetizer
How to make quick and simple snacks The next time you’re feeling peckish and looking for something to bridge the gap between meals, try Triscuit crackers, the perfect ingredient to create a bite-size snack or pull a tapas treat together from whatever happens to be in the fridge or pantry. Award-winning Canadian food expert Na’eem …
Oct 28 2021
Baked Cubano Rolls
On a roll to a lunchbox victory with these Cubano-inspired eats With ingredients your kid already knows and loves, this is one snack you’ll enjoy too. Inspired by the Cubano sandwich made popular in southern Florida, these crispy, cheesy rolls are easy to whip up on a busy school night. Baked Cubano Rolls Prep time: …
Oct 20 2021
Lamb Loin Chops with Mushroom Marsala Sauce
Lamb can be an easy and satisfying weeknight meal, and these lamb loin chops with a fragrant and flavourful Marsala sauce will prove it. Serve over mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Lamb Loin Chops with Mushroom Marsala Sauce Servings: 5 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: • 5-6 lamb loin chops • 2 …
Oct 20 2021
Halloween Craft: Create Spooky Peanut Spiders
Making these creepy critters together is a great family activity – and they’re sure to scare off all the ghosts and goblins on Halloween. Spooky Peanut Spiders Materials: Whole peanut, in-shell Black marker Two 12″ (30 cm) pipe cleaners, orange Scissors White glue Clear tape Directions: Carefully open peanut, ensuring each half shell is intact. …
Oct 17 2021
David Rocco’s Pasta Al Burro Di Giovanni
With the daily pressures of work, home, school, and activities, putting a delicious and easy meal on the table can seem like a daunting task. As a father of three, celebrity chef and cookbook author David Rocco has mastered the family-friendly meal. When time is of the essence, he relies on tried-and-true pasta dishes that …
Oct 17 2021
Recipe: Peach Turkey Meatballs
About 90% of the world’s mustard seeds are grown here in Canada, where the cool, temperate climate makes for ideal growing conditions. Mustard plants might just be the only living things that appreciate the Canadian winter — frost even enhances the flavor of the seeds. Having mustard every day might not keep the doctor away, …
Oct 17 2021
Recipe: Cheesy Jalapeño Wonton Rolls
Cheesy wonton rolls are a sizzling snack time success What do you get when you combine a spring roll with a mozzarella stick? These cheesy jalapeño wonton rolls! With a crisp wrapper and ooey-gooey cheese, these are sure to please everyone young and old alike. For adult palates, substitute green onions with finely chopped cilantro …
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