Category: Recipe Box

Celebrate the 4th With Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Watermelon Cake

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fun no-bake “cake” the whole family will enjoy. Fresh summer watermelon makes for a sturdy base and is rich in vitamins C and A, and boasts plenty of cancer-fighting phytochemicals. Protein-packed Greek yogurt, with cream cheese and a little whipped cream, creates a sweet and tangy frosting. Makes 10 …

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Celebrate International Pineapple Day with These 5 Delicious Recipes!

Sweet, tangy, juicy, and wonderfully versatile, pineapple has a way of making almost any recipe feel a little more summery. It can be caramelized over a hot grill, tossed into savory fried rice, blended into a creamy smoothie, transformed into a bright salsa, or baked beneath a layer of buttery brown sugar in a classic …

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Pizza with Zucchini, Lemon and Thyme

Pizza may be a familiar staple, but it can also make a strong centrepiece for summer hosting. This Father’s Day, take your game to the next level with an elevated, fresh-made pizza. This version swaps a traditional tomato base for a creamy European Grana Padano PDO cheese sauce, giving it a savoury richness that feels …

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3 Refreshing Non-alcoholic Drinks with a Sweet Secret Ingredient

If you’re looking to elevate your mixing game this season, strawberries are a simple but impactful ingredient. Naturally sweet and vibrant, they add flavour, visual appeal and nutritional benefit. For instance, according to Health Canada, just one cup of strawberries provides approximately 95 per cent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C, along with …

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25 Easy Summer Slow Cooker Recipes for Effortless Meals

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When summer temperatures climb, turning on the oven can be about the last thing you want to do. That’s when the slow cooker earns a permanent spot on the kitchen counter. Summer slow cooker recipes let you prepare chicken, tacos, vegetables, barbecue, and even dessert with relatively little hands-on cooking. Add plenty of seasonal produce …

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5 Easy Summer Salad Recipes with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients

When summer produce is at its best, dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Juicy watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet corn, creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, and garden-fresh tomatoes can do most of the work for you. These five easy summer salad recipes are colorful, refreshing, and substantial enough to bring to a barbecue, serve alongside dinner, or …

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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Tender shrimp, ribbons of fettuccine, fresh garlic, Parmesan, butter, and a silky cream sauce come together in this Creamy Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. It is rich and comforting without requiring complicated ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a cozy dinner, date night, or an easy meal that feels a little more special than the …

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Chicken Tacos with Fresh Pico de Gallo and Zesty Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Juicy, spice-rubbed chicken, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, melted cheese, and a cool cilantro-lime sauce make these chicken tacos the kind of dinner that feels special without requiring hours in the kitchen. The chicken cooks quickly in a hot skillet until browned around the edges, while a simple homemade pico de gallo brings plenty of fresh …

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Oven-Baked Pork Ribs with Sauerkraut: A Traditional German Delight

Tender pork ribs, tangy sauerkraut, sweet onion, and a handful of simple seasonings come together in this wonderfully comforting oven-baked dinner. The ribs cook slowly over the sauerkraut until the meat is tender and richly flavored, while the sauerkraut absorbs some of the savory pork juices as everything cooks. This is the kind of meal …

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Hoppin’ John Recipe: A New Year’s Tradition

Few dishes are as closely tied to New Year’s Day in the American South as Hoppin’ John. With tender black-eyed peas, smoky bacon, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy white rice, it is a simple meal with a remarkably rich history. For generations, eating Hoppin’ John at the beginning of the year has been associated with good …

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