Jun 26 2021
This vegan shake uses plant-based products, making it the perfect treat for outdoor entertaining this summer. Inspired by the peach Melba dessert, this shake starts with a coconut base, keeping it dairy-free, while frozen mango is a fitting substitute for the favorite stone fruit. The result is an enticing, pretty peachy hue that complements the …
Jun 25 2021
What’s for dinner? A daily question that’s more challenging to answer than ever before. Always-changing food recommendations, nutrition trends and time constraints have turned dinner into a dilemma for many of us. Minute Rice recently asked Canadians what’s really happening at dinner time. Findings reveal that nine-in-10 respondents feel satisfied when they eat healthy dinners …
Jun 24 2021
Barbecue season wouldn’t be the same without the sauces and condiments that enhance the flavor of grilled dishes. Did you know however that many store-bought and homemade sauces and condiments are filled with hidden sugar? One tablespoon of ketchup, for example, contains an entire teaspoon of sugar. Fortunately there are a number of new products …
Jun 23 2021
Take advantage of this summer’s organic bounty from the local farmers’ market. Try this simple and delicious recipe, courtesy of Deb Vice, an Organic Meadow farmer: Farm-Made Peach Frozen Yogurt Ingredients 375 ml (1 ½ cups) Organic Meadow 2% M.F. Plain Greek Yogurt 500 ml (2 cups) organic peaches (frozen) 5 ml (1 tsp.) organic …
Jun 21 2021
As an appetizer, snack, or main, sliders are a fun twist to the traditional hamburger. Easy to hold and dunk in condiments, sliders in their many variations make great party food, like this mouthwatering recipe: Beef and Mushroom Sliders Servings: 6 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil 1 cup (250 ml) diced onion 2 cups (500 ml sliced …
Jun 20 2021
One of the highlights of the summer season is the incredible bounty of fresh produce – and grilling these vegetables gives them a smoky, delicious dimension. Chef BBQ Naz, a grilling expert from Broil King, shares some simple tips for flavour perfection: • When preparing vegetables, slice them to expose as much of the vegetable to …
Jun 19 2021
Marinated Strip Steaks with Gorgonzola Sauce Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Marinating Time: 2 to 4 hours Grilling Time: 6 to 8 minutes Marinade • 2 cups beef broth • 1 cup dry red wine • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 4 New York strip steaks, each …
Jun 18 2021
Kolbassa pieces are the main ingredient in this simple, skillet dinner that is sure to become a family favorite. Garlicky Potato and Kolbassa Skillet Ingredients 15 ml (1 tbsp.) olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 large Yukon potatoes, diced into 1 cm (½ in.) pieces 1 pkg. 375g Piller’s Kolbassa …
Jun 18 2021
As the world population grows, so does the demand for seafood – but our oceans cannot keep up. Our love of the fruits of the sea is putting enormous pressure on the marine environment and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is doing their part to help you learn about the issues. According to a 2010 …
Jun 17 2021
With warmer weather, more people turn to fun outdoor activities, especially after a long cold winter. Diet and exercise are the key ingredients of a healthy lifestyle, and fresh salads and other summertime delicacies abound. One particularly healthful diet trend is the Mediterranean diet, so named after the tastes and habits of the people living …
