Category: Recipe Box

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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Recipe: Vegan Banh Mi Sandwiches

Reinvent family-favourite meals with local products With a growing desire to shop local, there is an easy and convenient way to switch up your grocery list with products that are prepared in Canada. With more brands made locally than you may think, it’s easy to shop local from the comfort of your nearest grocery store. …

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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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Recipe: Cauliflower Puree with Truffle Oil

It may take a bit of patience to master the growing of cauliflower in your garden, but the results are worth it. This versatile veggie grows best in the summer and fall, or if you prefer, you can find organic cauliflower at a local farmer’s market. Mash it with truffle oil, soy milk and white …

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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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Lobster Tacos with Fennel Slaw and Crushed Potato Chips

A great catch to include in your tacos Tacos are always a win, but lobster tacos with a crunchy potato-chip topping? Now that’s just genius. Look for lobster tail skewers that are prepped for you and ready to grill, so you don’t have to worry about the messy business. Whip up the pickled red onion …

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Sparkling Watermelon Drink Recipe

Get instantly refreshed Cool down your guests with this surprisingly pink, thirst-quenching drink. It makes a nice switch up for the kids’ lemonade stand, too. Sparkling Watermelon Drink Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) PC Sparkling Watermelon Lemon Soda 1 can (355 ml) Ginger Ale 1 cup (250 ml) Lemonade with pulp Half lemon, sliced in …

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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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