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“Tagine” of Wild Cod, Chickpeas and Parsley

The most un-fussy weeknight fish dinner Some weeknights are just designed for quick cooking, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice on health. A high quality and lean source of protein, cod is a white flaky fish with a mild flavour that your family (and your heart) will love. And while you’re thinking about …

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Recipe: Coconut Chicken Fingers

This twist on a kid favorite delivers a truly unique flavor that is sweet and tangy with a little bit of spice. This simple dish is a budget-friendly treat for the entire family at less than $3 per serving. Try using multi-packs of yogurt, which provide an easily transportable serving of your favorite flavors and …

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Impress Guests With This Innovative Baked Cheese Appetizer

This recipe includes all the best holiday ingredients that make for the perfect appetizer. Including cheese in holiday entertaining is a must, but why not shake up the traditional with something a little different? “Topped with poached fruit in rich syrup, this enticing twist on baked cheese replaces the usual brie with creamy soft washed …

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Lemon-Herb Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Kabobs

When food is in season the colours are brighter, the textures are richer and the taste is a lot better. But there are a bunch of other benefits to eating in season that you might not realize. Since food is easier to grow when it’s in season, those cost-savings are passed down to consumers. Produce …

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Barilla Caramelized Apple, Pumpkin, and Bacon Linguine

Celebrate apple season with this sweet and savoury recipe Apples are at their sweetest and juiciest this time of year, making them perfect for snacking or using in autumn-inspired dishes. But have you thought of adding them to your pasta? This easy recipe brings the taste of the season to your table with the unexpected …

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Anything Goes Cookie Dough Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Bake with heart, gift with love Show your loved ones that you care and add some TLC to your holiday gifts with heartfelt baked goods. According to a recent survey, 76 per cent of Canadians agree that homemade gifts are more thoughtful than store bought gifts. This expert-tested recipe features an anything goes cookie dough, …

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Impress Your Guests With This Stunning Seacuterie Platter

Charcuterie boards decked with rich cheeses, savoury meats, and succulent fruits have long been a favourite among dinner party guests, but a new trend in charcuterie is redefining the plate — seafood. Brimming with a spread perfect for seafood lovers, this awe-inspiring platter makes an exceptional centrepiece at cocktail parties and get-togethers. “Seacuterie is one …

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Mustard Seed Tomato Curry Fusilli with Leafy Greens and Queso Fresco

We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a casual conversation with a group of friends in an unassuming environment, and before you know what’s happened, you’ve offered to host a dinner party. It sounded like a great idea at the time. And guess what? It still is. Sure to please, this fast and …

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Fun with Science: Thanksgiving Funny Bones

For many of you, Thanksgiving is still a month away but for Canada, Thanksgiving will be here in only a few days. There will probably be tons of turkey, and all the fixings that goes with them. People will eat and be thankful, and then at the end of the meal, they will scrape the …

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A Poem by Helen Keller

I am ghostwriting a few chapters on child development right now and found that I needed to fact check a few of the points that I was writing this weekend. I have boxes upon boxes of reference materials as well as all my notebooks and textbooks from when I was in college. I was extremely …

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