Category: Food & Cooking

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Cauliflower Pizza

Want a healthier twist on a takeout favourite? Try this nutritious and delicious spin with cauliflower pizza, for those nights when you want a treat that’s as good for you as it tastes. This kidney-friendly pie is perfect for those looking to limit their intake of sodium and phosphorus. It was developed by dietitian Hanna …

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The Scoop on Decaf Tea

Decaf tea is a great addition to the tea tin. There are times when you don’t need a pick-me-up, just a great tasting cup of tea. In fact, having tea often means the very opposite – taking a few minutes to relax, clear your mind and let the cares of the day flow away. A …

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Recipe: Triple Berry Mousse Tart

Triple Berry Mousse Tart Ingredients 1 2/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 1/3 cup quick rolled oats 5 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons boiling water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin …

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Creamy Roasted Garlic and Greens Dip

Whether you’re serving flatbread, sliced veggies or your favourite crackers, it’s always a challenge figuring out the perfect dip to accompany them. Try this rich and flavourful appetizer recipe below. “Roasting garlic mellows the sharpness and enhances its natural sweetness, giving this rich dip an addictive caramelized flavour”, shares Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s …

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Tea Time: A Brief History of Tea

Like beer and wine, tea is an ancient beverage. Yet in some countries that are strongly associated with it, such as Great Britain, it was introduced only recently on the historical time scale. No one knows with certainty who first had the odd idea of taking leaves from the Camilla Sinensis plant and adding them …

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Holiday Dessert Recipes from Around the Globe

What better time than the winter holiday season to indulge your craving for a superb dessert? There are hundreds to choose from, but these international Christmas recipes can add a taste of something unique to your holiday festivities. Yuletide Gingerbread For a traditional American treat, bake some gingerbread. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 …

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Pork Medallions with Sage and Port

Yule impress with port wine-infused pork medallions Give your guests the gift of great food this holiday season with the delicious, nutritious, and festive combination of pork tenderloin and port wine. Port adds elegant flavour, depth, and richness to holiday meals. It easily stands up to the heat of cooking and combines well with a …

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Hasselback Potatoes Stuffed with Cheddar and Bacon

Elevate the regular old baked potato with this impressive side dish for your guests. Stuffed with cheddar and bacon, these potatoes are not only delicious but a showstopper as well fanning out delightfully as they bake. “The trick here is in using wooden spoons (or chopsticks) as guides while cutting almost-but-not-all-the-way-through,” says Chef Tom Filippou, …

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Alpen Salami Panini with Tomato-Chili Jam

Charcuterie meats for perfect party paninis Serve these tantalizing crusty bread sandwiches to your holiday guests. Alpen Salami Panini with Tomato-Chili Jam Ingredients (Panini) 3 Italian crusty buns 1 pkg. 175g Piller’s Charcuterie Alpen Salami or Cervelat Salami 350 ml (1 ½ cups) baby arugula 125 g (4 oz.) Oka cheese, sliced 75 ml (½ …

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Easy Sugar Cookie Cut-outs

Bake classic sugar cookies for your cookie swap A favourite holiday activity for many of us is baking, but between gift shopping and get-togethers, it’s hard to find the time. In fact, a recent survey by Becel found that one in two Canadians want to bake more during the holidays, and 77 percent would spontaneously …

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