Oct 31 2021
We knew if we went to Mrs. Payne’s house, she would always have candy apples to put in our trick-or-treat bags. In fact, we would go in to her dining room and walk over to her dining room table where all the bright red candy apples glistened on the table. We carefully chose the apple …
Oct 30 2021
How to make quick and simple snacks The next time you’re feeling peckish and looking for something to bridge the gap between meals, try Triscuit crackers, the perfect ingredient to create a bite-size snack or pull a tapas treat together from whatever happens to be in the fridge or pantry. Award-winning Canadian food expert Na’eem …
Oct 28 2021
On a roll to a lunchbox victory with these Cubano-inspired eats With ingredients your kid already knows and loves, this is one snack you’ll enjoy too. Inspired by the Cubano sandwich made popular in southern Florida, these crispy, cheesy rolls are easy to whip up on a busy school night. Baked Cubano Rolls Prep time: …
Oct 20 2021
Lamb can be an easy and satisfying weeknight meal, and these lamb loin chops with a fragrant and flavourful Marsala sauce will prove it. Serve over mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Lamb Loin Chops with Mushroom Marsala Sauce Servings: 5 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: • 5-6 lamb loin chops • 2 …
Oct 17 2021
With the daily pressures of work, home, school, and activities, putting a delicious and easy meal on the table can seem like a daunting task. As a father of three, celebrity chef and cookbook author David Rocco has mastered the family-friendly meal. When time is of the essence, he relies on tried-and-true pasta dishes that …
Oct 17 2021
About 90% of the world’s mustard seeds are grown here in Canada, where the cool, temperate climate makes for ideal growing conditions. Mustard plants might just be the only living things that appreciate the Canadian winter — frost even enhances the flavor of the seeds. Having mustard every day might not keep the doctor away, …
Oct 17 2021
Cheesy wonton rolls are a sizzling snack time success What do you get when you combine a spring roll with a mozzarella stick? These cheesy jalapeño wonton rolls! With a crisp wrapper and ooey-gooey cheese, these are sure to please everyone young and old alike. For adult palates, substitute green onions with finely chopped cilantro …
Oct 17 2021
As I write this, Christmas is still a few months away but it is already at the top of my mind. What will I buy for everyone, what will I wear over the holiday, where will I celebrate it? Questions abound and so do some of the things that I look forward to every year …
Oct 16 2021
We’ve missed a lot over the past year – from births to birthdays, engagements, weddings and everything in between. But this Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating it all. Set the table with Nana’s fine china and that fancy gold cutlery you’ve never used and invite the whole family, friends that might as well be family and whoever …
Oct 14 2021
Embrace the earth’s natural rhythms and stock up on in-season vegetables. It’s a win-win – seasonal produce is supplied in high quantities, which lowers the market price and saves you money. Zucchini, bell peppers, carrots and sweet potatoes are just some of the delicious foods that are best in the fall. Slice them, dice them …
