Category: Recipe Box

Mustard Seed Tomato Curry Fusilli with Leafy Greens and Queso Fresco

We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a casual conversation with a group of friends in an unassuming environment, and before you know what’s happened, you’ve offered to host a dinner party. It sounded like a great idea at the time. And guess what? It still is. Sure to please, this fast and …

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5 Ways To Celebrate and Support Honey Bees

Did you know honey bees are responsible for over 35% of the foods you eat, as well as the honey you enjoy? Honey bees are vital to the health of the planet and to the food chain, as they are necessary for pollinating more than 90 food crops including fruits, vegetables and nuts — plus …

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Vegan Thai Mushroom Coconut Soup Recipe

Today I am making a vegan mushroom Thai coconut soup, very similar to Tom Kha Gai, but without the chicken.  This soup has some of my very favorite flavors in it: lemongrass, coconut, lime, cilantro, and more!  I love it!! Here’s how I make it: Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cups vegetable broth 1 can …

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David Rocco’s Pasta Al Forno

Master entertainer and celebrity chef David Rocco has been a guest and host in homes all around the world. Here, he shares tips to ensure your holiday entertaining runs smoothly: Start things off right: Nothing says welcome like a festive beverage upon arrival accompanied by a make-ahead charcuterie platter of nibbles. Keep it simple: Create a crowd-pleasing, …

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Recipe: Vegetarian Pizza Bagels

Goodbye pizza dough, hello homemade pizza bagels Lunchbox friendly and kid pleasing, these vegetarian pizza bagels are the perfect portion to keep stomachs full until the bell rings. Customize this recipe with your favorite pizza toppings or get creative with fun shapes and faces for little ones. For added fiber, use whole grain bagels. Vegetarian …

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Recipe: Ham and Cheddar Roll-Ups

A delicious take on the ham and cheese sandwich Say goodbye to the boring ham and cheese sandwich. Using pizza dough, these roll-ups make a delicious lunch served cold and can be warmed up for an afternoon snack. Introduce internationally inspired flavors to your kitchen with one of the Italian, Spanish or American variations. Ham …

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How Candy Apples Became a Halloween Staple

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 …

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Gorgonzola, Pear and Walnut Appetizer

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 …

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Baked Cubano Rolls

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: …

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Lamb Loin Chops with Mushroom Marsala Sauce

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 …

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