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Plum Cardamom Compote
Delicious warm, or very cold on a hot day, this compote is light'we've kept calories low'and so simple. The cardamom...
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Iced Melon and Berry Soup
Honeydew melon is perfect for this dazzling display, but it is essential that the melon be very ripe and sweet....
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Olive Oil Energy Drink
Vital veggies and EFA-rich olive oil make for a drink that will give you energy throughout the day.
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Cherry Club Cocktail
For a refreshing summer beverage, add some cherry juice to your favourite cocktail for a twist on a Canadian classic....
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Tart Cherry Cocktail
Use the summer harvest of cherries to make this sweet and bubbly drink, perfect to sip on the patio.
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca, Spanish for fresh, cold waters, is a combination of watermelon, water, fruit and honey blended together and served...
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Plum’ilicious Summer Drink
Tree-ripened Ontario plums offer a refreshing and aromatic summer aperitif. Add a splash of sparkling wine or gingerale for a...
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Blooming Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry and Rhubarb Compote
This delicious dessert from "Fearless in the Kitchen" host Christine Cushing blends the tangy taste of lemon with luscious summer...
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Almond Butter Cookies
Whole almonds a satisfying crunch to these yummy, nutrient-packed cookies
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Whole-wheat grapefruit bran biscotti
This heart-healthy recipe makes for a fresh-tasting dessert option
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Light Cream Cheese, Banana & Coconut Pain Perdu
Pain perdu, which is the French name for French toast, is a great brunch treat or a surprising dinner party...
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Hot Chili Chocolate
Warm up a cold winter day with a cup of this spicy hot chocolate. The added chili peppers give this...
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Apple & Raisin Squares
Bake up a big batch of these lower-fat squares and serve them for snacks, desserts, even brunch
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Lower-fat (nut-free!) Carrot Cake
With orange juice and crushed pineapple acting as healthier substitutions for oil, this carrot cake is both deliciously moist and...
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Raw Pecan Pie
Skip the refined sugars and flours in favour of nuts, coconut, dates and raisins in this raw version of classic...
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Apple Walnut Granita
Serve this frozen dessert as a refreshing course after a heavy dinner.
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Maritime Blueberry Apple Cobbler
Tiny Canadian blueberries are packed with flavour. Here they pair perfectly with tart apples in a simple yet delicious dessert....
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Cranberry-Raspberry Smoothie
A morning smoothie is a great way to get a serving of important fertility foods like calcium-rich yogurt and orange...
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Apple and Cranberry Cake Topped with Hazelnuts and Pecans
This moist apple cake is ideal for brunch or as a snack. Granny Smith apples are a perfect choice for...
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Preserved Meyer Lemons
A staple of Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian cuisine, preserved lemons are sweetly sour and salty and add a wallop of...
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Spiced Apples
Spiced apples are great stuffed into turnovers, piled onto potato pancakes and folded into cake batters, among many other applications.
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Baby Pumpkin Puddings with Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Pecan Brittle
These delicate baby puddings scented with a touch of rum and orange zest started life as the filling for my...
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Peach Iced Tea
We drink gallons of iced tea year-round, and like most southerners, we drink it sweet. But in the summer months...
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Roasted Autumn Fruits with Torched Sabayon
When you try this recipe, make sure your fruit pieces are all about the same size. This will allow you...
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Mulled Cider and Cranberry
Both apples and cranberries are at their best in the cooler months. This recipe brings together these two great flavours...
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Fruit of the Day Cobbler with Cinnamon Almond Topping
Why call this 'fruit of the day' cobbler? Because you can use any seasonal or farm stand fruit you love!...
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Elixir de Vie
Earl Grey tea adds depth to this fruity virgin cocktail of apple juice, blackberries and raspberries.
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La Belle Capsicum
Red bell pepper and herb liqueur add a unique touch to this Scotch-and-whisky cocktail that's fit for the boys.
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Moroccan Sunshine
Mix up a pitcher of this fruity virgin cocktail to refresh the whole family on a summer afternoon. (And if...