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Banana Bread with Chocolate and Crystallized Ginger
If you don't have any chocolate chips lying around, try chopping up a bar of chocolate instead. I like the...
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Julienne Salad with Chipotle Shrimp
This dish is full of diversity: The sweetness of the mango, tartness of the lime and smoky spiciness of the...
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Peach Streusel Muffins
Chunks of fresh peach and crunchy pecans add flavour and nutrition to these delicious streusel-topped muffins.
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Peach Ricotta Pancakes
Each pancake is garnished with slices of fresh peaches, offering a sweet flavour to every bite.
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Beef Sliders Stuffed with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
These itty-bitty burgers pack big taste with the combination of crunchy walnuts, tender beef and gooey Gorgonzola. Baby arugula provides...
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Bite-Size Appetizer: Portobello Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Walnut Sliders
This portobello mushroom burger makes a tasty meat-free option for vegetarians at your next dinner party or summer gathering at...
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Whole-Wheat Rotini with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms
Boost your vegetable and fibre intake with this healthy and delicious asparagus and mushroom pasta dish.
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Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions and Wild Blueberries
The tangy flavour of wild blueberries contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the caramelized onions and the salty goat's cheese...
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Toasted Almond Meringue Cloud
These almond meringues taste decadent, but are actually low in fat and calories
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Roasted Apple and Sweet Potato Soup with Spiced Walnuts
A harmonious blend of sweet apples, creamy sweet potatoes, savoury spices and hot chillies, this velvety soup is a perfect...
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Roasted Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Apple and Rosemary
Suitable for Sunday night dinner or hosting friends, the combination of flavours and textures in this tender roasted lamb stuffed...
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Braised Cabbage with Apple and Mustard
A gorgeous complement to meats and fish, this earthy blend of cabbage and apple makes a great side dish.
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Caribbean Sweet-Potato Soup
The secret to making this soup really smooth is to let the blender do a good job. Sometimes I blend...
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Roasted Cherry Butternut Squash
Rehydrated dried cherries turn simple roasted butternut squash into a special side dish.
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Raspberry Almond Macaroons
These raspberry almond macaroons aren't the coconut macaroon you probably know. They're a light French sandwich cookie.
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Oat Bran and Almond Bread
For something different, try making this delicious almond bread. packed with heart-healthy oat bran
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Almond-Orange-Cardamom Cookies
These nutty cookies are packed with heart-healthy almonds and delicately flavoured with orange and cardamom.
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Red Cabbage Stuffed Pork Loin with Bavarian Mustard Sauce
Serve this German stuffed pork loin recipe with vegetables on the side.
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French Roasted Salmon
This quick but sophisticated roasted salmon entrée is great for dinner with friends or for a family occasion.
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Homemade Mayonnaise
Easy to make and healthy, this homemade mayonnaise make a great addition to your meal.
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Sautéed Kale
Kale is so curly and beautiful that for a long time people used to line fruit and vegetable platters with...
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Potato Gnocchi
Even though potato gnocchi are Italian, this is a great recipe to include in a local dinner.
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Wine and Herbs
Although this recipe for braised lamb shanks contains tons of garlic, the long cooking time makes it unexpectedly mild and...
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Smoked Trout Spread
We made our own mayonnaise for this smoked trout spread using local oil, but you could use yogurt instead.
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Vegan-Friendly Fig and Raspberry Rice Pudding
Figs and berries are a match made in health-food heaven.
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Sky High Chicken and Vegetable Pie
This savoury chicken pie recipe is a one-stop meal, with vegetables, grains and protein all in one dish. Serve with...
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Chicken Salad Bagel Sandwich
A whole-grain bagel and chicken make this a filling lunch that's much healthier than a chicken salad sandwich you'd buy.
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Couscous and Squash Salad
This quick-to-make salad matches chewy Israeli couscous with super-nutritious squash and walnuts. Try pairing it with a crisp Chardonnay.
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Apple-Walnut Pancakes with Spelt
Bring your family together with homemade spelt pancakes that blend Canada's best flavours: sweet apples and real maple syrup.