Category: Breads

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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Garlic Herb Shrimp and Pesto Crostini

When you’ve got your grill ready to go but need a quick appetizer to feed your guests, throw on this tasty garlic herb shrimp to make them some delicious crostini. “These grilled crostini are ideal for backyard summer hangouts. You can prep the tomatoes and grill the baguette ahead of time, then toss the shrimp …

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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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Anything Goes Cookie Dough Skillet Pumpkin Snack Cakes

Simple tips for softer, chewier cookies There’s nothing sweeter than the joys of baking a fresh batch of cookies – especially the end results. Whether you’re baking for family, friends or treating yourself to a tasty delight, consider these simple tips the next time you’re pulling out the egg beaters and measuring cups to guarantee …

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Banana Date Protein Muffins

Easy, delicious and nutritious muffins Unlike most store-bought muffins, these are brimming with nutrients. Made with Greek yogurt and chia seeds, these muffins have both protein and fibre, making them a healthy snack or breakfast. They’re also chockful of oats, which are associated with lowering levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation found in …

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Grilled Peach, Apricot and Sweet Ricotta Layered Bread Pudding

When cooking up a storm on the grill this summer, don’t limit yourself to traditional burgers and sausages. Think outside the box with the endless possibilities for family barbecues (you can even barbecue in the morning), like this mouth-watering grilled peach, apricot and sweet ricotta layered “bread pudding.” Packed with the finest fruity flavours, this …

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Cooking with Coraline: Easy Chicken and Brie Crostini

This week I was looking for a light and quick bite that would be easy to pull together after a long workday.  Coraline was happy to be my “#1 helper” and help put dinner together.  We picked up just a few items from the store and whipped up these super yummy crostini in virtually no …

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Gluten Free Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins

From fine Canadian rye to specialty teas and coffees, the process of blending is integral for creating many Canadian favorites. In fact, did you know that soft non-hydrogenated margarine is crafted from a blend of plant and seed oils, like canola and sunflower oil? It starts by pressing the plants and seeds into oils. Each …

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