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Recipe: Creamy Asiago Mini Naan Pizzas

Grilled mini pizzas are a fun and entertaining option in the summer. “Serve these Creamy Asiago Mini Naan Pizzas as a quick and easy appetizer at your next backyard barbecue,” recommends Chef Tom Filippou, Executive Chef for President’s Choice Cooking School. “Get your guests involved by setting up a selection of toppings and having them …

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Recipe: Pineapple Jerk Chicken

Lately, we have all found ourselves daydreaming about our next vacation. So why not add international flavours to your favourite dishes and bring vacation vibes to your home. A simple, flavour-rich sauce can add something a little more exciting, fun and exotic. VH sauces are proudly prepared in Boisbriand, Quebec and their delicious marinades, dips …

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Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Slow-cooked dish with a je ne sais quoi Cheat your way into preparing this savoury and hearty French classic with the help of a slow-cooker. Keep people guessing how many hours you’ve spent in the kitchen, slowly braising your meat so that it is brought to this tender, melt-in-the-mouth perfection. Your guests will be none …

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Summer Tomato Mozzarellissima Cheese Tart

Fresh tomatoes and melted cheese make a perfect pair By bringing together classic Italian flavours, this multi-coloured cheesy tart is a sure crowd-pleaser. With melted mozzarella cheese and flaky pastry, the recipe is delicious as an appetizer for garden parties, or served for brunch with a green salad. For additional recipes, take a look at: …

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Mai Tai Tiki Pops and Lemon-Ginger Icebox Cookie Cupcakes

Other seasons have their charm, but summer is all about fun – there’s just no other time of year that puts so many smiles on people’s faces. Whether you’re getting together for a picnic or throwing a backyard bash, enjoying the season has a lot to do with food – and your food should be …

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Homegrown First Aid – Aloe Vera

No matter how careful you are, accidents and incidents and other events requiring some level of medical attention happen. There are aisles and aisles in the drug store hawking products to treat, cure, soothe, and anesthetize everyday injuries and illnesses such as cuts, insect bites, sunburn, sore throat, and acne. Some of these products are …

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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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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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