Category: Recipe Box

David Rocco’s Pasta Al Burro Di Giovanni

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 …

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Recipe: Peach Turkey Meatballs

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, …

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Recipe: Cheesy Jalapeño Wonton Rolls

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 …

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Eggnog Spiked Coffee

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 …

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Bring on the Pumple Pie

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 …

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Dig into Fall Flavours with Barilla Vegetable Penne

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 …

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Roasted Squash and Pepper Pasta with Cider and Chipotle Sauce

Apples let us savour the flavours of fall Each season boasts unique flavours and ingredients. The fall harvest, in particular, is known for apples, and Canada is known for its multitude of varieties – from sweet to tart. Each type of apple offers a distinct taste and characteristic, especially when it comes to cooking. If …

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Japanese-style Peanut Popcorn

Score with this unique peanut popcorn snack Kick your game day snacking up a notch with this exciting peanut-popcorn mix. While wasabi is quite hot, this Japanese-inspired popcorn mixture is not, as the wasabi powder simply adds a unique overall flavor. All of the Japanese ingredients are available at the sushi bar or Asian section …

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Haunted Gingerbread House

If you are looking for a ghoulish Halloween activity everyone can enjoy, why not create a peanut-free Haunted Gingerbread House? Decorated with Nestlé Fav*rites peanut-free treats, it’s not only safe for children who have peanut allergies, it’s also spooktacularily fun to make! Haunted Gingerbread 1 1/2 cups shortening 375 ml 1 1/2 cups sugar 375 …

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West Coast Style Fish and Chips

Who doesn’t love fish and chips? But what about upgrading your pub favourite with nutritious salmon, high in protein, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D? You can also trade in sweet potato fries which are rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fibre, beta carotene and vitamin C. For another healthy option, you can bake the …

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