Category: Recipe Box

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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Baked Brie With Maple-Bacon Apples

Savory-sweet appetizers welcome guests Creamy, buttery brie is always a crowd-pleaser. Warming brie helps bring out its flavor, while pairing it with Canadian apples is a great way to combine some of the best that harvest season has to offer. This appetizer recipe has decadent maple-bacon flavoring that is unique enough to serve when entertaining …

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Hearty Potato Soup

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, shop and even the way we eat. More than ever, we are looking for easy and affordable recipes to cook from home. Make sure every dollar goes as far as possible by shopping at a discount retailer, like Giant Tiger. Not only do they have a …

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Cinnamon Spiced Apple Cider

Still basking in the glow of Christmas tree lights, we’re enjoying a cozy weekend at home with our favorite cinnamon spiced apple cider. It’s a simple stovetop hot apple cider recipe. Ingredients This recipe makes about six servings. 8 cups apple cider or apple juice 1/8 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp …

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Celery Rosemary Tonic

Cool, herbal, vegetable-infused beverages are all the rage—and it’s a good thing. Simple beverages filled with puréed vegetables are a great way to hydrate, along with fitting in important servings of veggies into your diet. This healthful tonic includes celery, lemon juice and rosemary for a cool green drink with just a touch of spice, thanks to cayenne. …

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Recipe for New York Strip Steak

Make mouth-watering barbecue steaks with this secret rub It’s easy to see why so many top chefs prefer to cook with natural gas. Natural gas barbecues allow you to cook with more even, direct and precise heat. They’re also energy efficient and hook up to your home’s natural gas connection, meaning you can say goodbye …

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Recipe: Salt and Pepper Tofu

This salt and pepper tofu recipe uses a unique blend of salt, white pepper, black pepper, Chinese five spice, and jalapeño peppers for robust flavor. Cooking it with corn starch makes it extra crispy. I believe this is the dish that turned my daughter on to tofu, and now that she has made it several …

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Mushroom Green Bean Casserole

This is my take on the classic American green bean casserole; I’ve added fresh mushrooms and sour cream, and rely on simple salt and pepper for additional flavor. When the holidays come around, this is one of my favorite side dishes to make, both for home and as a contribution to other holiday meals, especially …

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The Not-So-Secret Recipe for Soft and Chewy Cookies

Between television baking specials and how-to videos on social media, there’s no shortage of decadent and elaborate recipes for baked goods for you to try. Still, there’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into the classic soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie. Home bakers have many hacks for making the perfect soft and chewy cookies, …

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Spiced Caramel Snickerdoodles

Forget pies and sheet cakes – show off your baking chops with these Spiced Caramel Snickerdoodles. Made with caramel and cinnamon, these cookies can do no wrong. Featuring delicious flavours, this cookie has got a little something to suit everyone’s taste buds. Another crowd pleaser? The simplicity of baking with Becel; use it 1:1 as …

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