For centuries, cacao has been a staple food source in various cuisines, sometimes even hailed as “the food of the gods.” Its modern variant, cacao powder, is just as popular, and has recently gained a reputation around the kitchen for not just sweet goodies, but savory treats, as well. Unlike heavily processed cocoa powder, raw […]
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While they may have a reputation as a breakfast staple, blueberries can be incorporated into your meals all day long. Whether you’re craving a light lunch or a hearty dinner there are all kinds of unique blueberry recipes that go beyond the basics. It’s time to discover how these small yet powerful berries can elevate
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Fish and seafood are great protein choices for a busy family. It’s low in calories and fat, and provides plenty of essential nutrients. But, finding healthy and easy seafood recipes that kids will actually eat isn’t always easy. Luckily, there are still ways to ensure your family enjoys the many health benefits of seafood. Try
Healthy and Easy Seafood Recipes for Family Dinners on a Budget Read More »
While I love to cook, I do sometimes find myself in a rut of making the same dishes over and over again. That’s when I turn to Chefs Plate! I’ve featured one of the amazing subscription boxes from Chefs Plate before, and the easy vegetarian Halloumi Pesto Burgers I created instantly make their way into
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While it may seem like summer has just started, the back-to-school season is just around the corner. And that means it’s time to start compiling easy meal ideas for those busy school days! While air fryers, pressure cookers, and other gadgets have soared in popularity over the years, the Dutch Oven remains the king of
Easy Dutch Oven One-Pot Meals for Back-To-School Read More »
There’s nothing that says “summer” quite as much as a meal off the BBQ. But, the cooking process can definitely be time-consuming…especially if you’re feeding a crowd! If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the warm weather without spending hours over the grill, then you’re in luck! These 3 easy make-ahead BBQ recipes are the
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One of my favorite things about cooking is discovering recipes from other countries, and Solyanka soup is the perfect example of that. This famous soup is popular in both Russia and Ukraine, and is a hearty dish with a smoky and sour flavor. There are meat, fish, and vegetable (usually mushroom) versions of Solyanka, but
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While learning to cook might seem challenging at first, there are so many benefits to cooking at home that it’s well worth the effort. From saving on groceries to expanding your family’s exposure to different cuisines to eating healthier meals, cooking your own meals just makes sense! One of my personal favorite things about cooking
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There are days I need a dinner that’s budget-friendly, quick to throw together, and sure to be a hit with the kids. And when I’m facing one of those days, I turn to this Southwest Pork Chili recipe. A delicious twist on traditional chili, this hearty main dish has it all. It’s packed with vegetables,
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It’s no secret I love to cook. The kitchen is my happy place and there’s nothing better to me than experimenting to perfect a new dish, like these Tuna Salad Deviled Eggs. But I also have three boys, which means I usually have limited time to research and come up with new meal ideas. That’s
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In our search for the best weekday meals, my husband and I find ourselves craving new and different dishes that break us out of the routine of chicken, fish and ground beef. That’s why we’ve recently become big fans of an unsung hero of weekday dinners…ground pork! Affordable, versatile and delicious, there are so many
Easy Instant Pot (or Crockpot) Ground Pork Casserole Read More »
If there’s one meal that my family loves, it’s tacos. And even though tacos are hailed as being an easy meal choice…well darn, they’re just not. First, there’s preparing the beef. Then the endless task of chopping the vegetables and scooping the sauces begins. And then, finally, kids and adults alike can prepare their tacos.
Slow Cooker Taco Casserole – Quick, Easy and Delicious Read More »
I’ve always thought of mustard as a bit of a magical ingredient. Just a small amount turns an ordinary food into something extra special, whether I’m adding classic Heinz Yellow Mustard to a hot dog or putting a half-teaspoon of mustard powder into my egg salad sandwich filling. But my favourite variety of mustard, both
Easy Glazed Maple Mustard Salmon Recipe is Perfect for Summer Read More »
September is always a busy month for our family, but that’s never been more true than it is this year! Putting the boys in a new school in a new city, preparing for a work transfer and a house purchase and, to top it all off, we’re all flying to Ontario in less than a
Easy Spicy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe Makes a Quick Hearty Dinner on a Busy Day Read More »
When it comes to cooking, salt often plays a great supporting role, but it’s rarely the star of the show. Its ability to enhance and alter flavours by decreasing bitterness while increasing perceptions of sweetness or sourness means that even when you can’t taste it, the food you’re eating is better because salt is there.
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A few weeks ago, my fiance and I were setting the table for dinner and he mentioned that one thing we’ve really mastered since moving in with one another is the family dinner. Without fail, the four of us manage to sit down to a home-cooked meal almost every night. And even on nights when
Family Dinner is Quick and Tasty with an Easy Peanut Beef Recipe Read More »
If there’s one kitchen appliance I can’t live without, it’s my slow cooker. I don’t use it every week, but when I want a meal that takes no effort and will be enjoyed by everyone, a pot of chili or pulled pork simmered to perfection in the slow cooker is always a hit. The only
Easy Bolognese Sauce in Thirty Minutes with the Breville Fast Slow Pro Read More »
Fall has always been a busy season for my family, and I have to admit that in the past that’s sometimes resulted in my serving a little more convenience food to my boys than I’d like. I love cooking, but I often felt like I didn’t have time to create a tasty, home-cooked supper after
Quick and Healthy Pico de Gallo Baked Mexican Fish Recipe for Busy Weekdays Read More »
Fall has always been one of my busiest times of year, but it’s also a time when I want to make sure that my family is eating healthy. And on one of those busy nights when my boys have extra-curricular activities and I’ve had a busy day of work, making a nutritious dinner that we’ll
Warm Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Salad Makes a Quick Healthy Dinner Read More »
I love to cook and I especially love mastering new cooking styles and techniques from around the world. But, until recently, I’d never really delved into French food recipes. Broil, braise, sauté, flambé…the French cooking techniques seemed a little too intimidating for me! Luckily, that all changed when I took part in Motrin’s Make it
3 Delicious French Food Recipes Perfect for a Classic Dinner Party Read More »
I love to cook and if there’s one thing that I’ve learned over years of trying different recipes, it’s that quality ingredients make all the difference when it comes to taking a recipe from good to great. Pasta has always been one of my favourite meals to cook because it’s perfect for both quick and
Pasta Al Forno Recipe From Celebrity Chef David Rocco Read More »
Since I love to cook, making a delicious meal for Valentine’s Day is something I really enjoy. And even though I’ll be going out for Valentine’s Day dinner this year, the fact the celebration falls on a weekend means that I can still whip up something delicious and romantic on either Friday or Sunday instead.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an Italpasta Red Wine Spaghetti Recipe Read More »
If there’s one meal that I absolutely adore, it’s soup. I’m a bit of a soup addict and whether it’s a thick and hearty chowder or a light vegetable-filled broth, I simply can’t get enough of it. There are some varieties of canned soup that I quite enjoy but to really satisfy my craving for
Warm Up This Winter with an Easy Vegetarian Spinach Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe Read More »
One of the things I love about potatoes is how versatile they are, and there’s just no better potatoes than the ones from Little Potato Company when I’m in the mood for something hearty and delicious. These Canadian-grown potatoes are tender, quick to prepare and can be used to make all kinds of tasty dishes.
Warm Up with this Hearty Vegetarian Potato Frittata Recipe Read More »
I’ve loved Hidden Valley Ranch dressing since I was a child and while I knew it was great for all kinds of delicious recipes, it wasn’t until I created these simple Tuna Cashew Ranch Lettuce Rolls that I realized my favourite salad dressing is also gluten free! While I don’t have problems with gluten, I
Gluten-Free Chicken Veggie Ranch Pizza Recipe Read More »
I shop at Walmart for all kinds of things, from clothing to toys to furniture to electronics. But one of the sections of the store that’s impressed me more and more lately is the grocery section. I used to make a separate trip to a grocery store every time I went to Regina to shop,
Make Easy Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce for Dinner Read More »
I love experimenting with different ethnic cuisines when I cook, I’m guessing partly because my mom was born in Finland and made so many traditional Finnish dishes when we were children. When I learned to cook myself, I tried classic French recipes, Chinese dishes, Mexican cooking and any other unique cuisine that interested me. But
Mango Chili Peanut Pulled Pork Recipe with Pulo Sauces Read More »
I love cooking and I am always excited to learn something new when it comes to perfecting different dishes. And even though I’ve been cooking since I was eight years old, one of my most important lessons in the kitchen didn’t come until I was an adult. That lesson was this: the right tools make
My boys love Smucker’s jam, so keeping a good supply of it in our house is something that I consider essential. But while Zackary and Benjamin are content eating toast and jam day after day, I like to get a little more creative when I have Smucker’s in the house! That’s why I loved the
Get Creative with Your Cooking with Smucker’s Pairings Quick and Easy Recipes Read More »
I have been fascinated by the concept of meal planning for a few years now. I have repeatedly heard that it is one of the best ways to save money on the grocery budget, and I know it must be a huge stress saver as well to not have to worry about what to make
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe and Meal Planning Tips Read More »
To me, summer means BBQ, and BBQ means burgers, so I spend a lot of the warmer days whipping up different burger creations. I love varying the tasty toppings on my burgers, but one ingredient is always a must for me…Bick’s pickles! There are all kind of different ways of creating a burger success story
Try One of Three Unique Burger Recipes Inspired by Canadian Provinces Read More »
A few weeks ago I received the Philips Airfryer to review and while I was excited about being able to enjoy crispy fried food without all the fat, I have to admit that I was pretty sceptical it could compare to my traditional deep fryer. Then I heard from readers about how much they loved
Treat Yourself to this Delicious Messy Fries Recipe with the Philips Airfryer Read More »
As soon as the snow melts, my boys and I start spending a lot more time outside in the back yard. And that means that I spend a lot more time cooking outside too. There’s nothing my family likes better than a meal cooked on the barbecue and so this weekend, we decided to welcome
Barbecued Ribs with Thai Peanut Butter BBQ Sauce Read More »
The ground is covered in snow and the wind is icy cold, but spring is here and I am going to enjoy it one way or another! One of my favourite things about spring is the food and fortunately, I don’t need to wait for sunshine and warm weather to indulge in fresh spring flavours…even
Welcome Spring with Maple-Balsamic Salmon Fillets and Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad Read More »
I don’t know what it is about the month of February, but for some reason I find it to be a month of high energy for me. Maybe it’s because I’m so tired of being indoors all winter that I just have to start moving any way I can. Or maybe it’s the early energizing
Celebrate Heart Health Month with a Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Read More »
I adore a peaceful and romantic meal on Valentine’s Day as much as anyone else, but creating a delectable dinner takes time and like every parent with young children, I don’t have much time to spare when it comes to dinner preparations. That’s why I love Olivieri pasta and sauces. The products are fresh with
Spoil Your Valentine with an Italian Sausage Borsetti with Bacon and Arugula Recipe Read More »
When the weather turns chilly, my slow cooker becomes my best friend. It’s such an easy way of making a delicious meal during the busy holiday season and knowing that a hot, tasty supper is waiting for my family at the end of the day is such a treat. I have a few favourite slow
Warm Up This Winter with this Easy Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe Read More »
There’s nothing my family loves more than a Mexican Fiesta. Mexican food is my boys’ favourite type of cuisine and one I love as well. I’ve been experimenting a lot with different Mexican dishes lately and so when Chicken Farmers of Canada challenged me to throw my own Mexican Fiesta and create one of its
Easy Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe Read More »
Living in a small town all my life, I’ve always known that small town tend to be havens that harbour the most delicious food imaginable. And my own hometown is certainly no exception. From the local butcher shop’s famous beef jerky to the local bakery’s decadent brown butter brownies to the family restaurant’s infamous pizza,
Delicious Old El Paso Restaurant-Style Grilled Chicken Taco Salad Recipe #YouMexiCAN Read More »
For the ninth year in a row, M&M Meat Shops is encouraging busy families to sit down together for dinner on September 19, 2013 for National Family Dinner Night! Sitting down for dinner is something that families tend to do less and less as our lives get busier, but it really is worth making time
One of the things I love about summer is how much easier it is to entertain. We live in a fairly small house so hosting gatherings in the colder months can be tricky simply because we don’t have a lot of room for people to circulate. But our yard is huge, green and perfect for
This Quick Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe Makes Entertaining Easy Read More »
I absolutely love cooking with Hunt’s canned tomatoes. They’re inexpensive, don’t spoil and can be used to create a huge variety of delicious recipes. From soups to sauces to side dishes, the possibilities are endless. And every time I cook with Hunt’s canned tomatoes, I’m adding Vitamin C, fibre and potassium to my meal too!
Enjoy the Flavour of Hunt’s Tomatoes with David Rocco’s Tomato and Lentil Soup Recipe Read More »
With Christmas just around the corner, our little house is pretty busy as we juggle school, work, extra-curricular activities and holiday preparation. All that hustle and bustle means that I need dinner ideas that are fast and simple to prepare. So what do I do to make dinnertime easy? I turn to the freezer! There
Western Mozzarella Meat Loaf Recipe Makes an Easy Winter Dinner from the Freezer Read More »
After a long day of school, work and extra-curricular activities, I usually find myself planning supper at the last minute. And that means that I eventually fall into a fairly regular routine of cooking the same few quick and easy supper dishes week after week. But this year, VH Sauces wants to change that by
Shake Up the Dinner Routine with VH Sauces Beef Bulgogi Recipe Read More »
There’s no dressing I love more than Hidden Valley Ranch and now there’s even more creamy ranch goodness to love with the introduction of two brand new varieties of Ranch! To celebrate the introduction of new Hidden Valley Spicy Ranch and Hidden Valley Cheesy Ranch, Hidden Valley is hosting an incredible recipe contest with a
Kat’s Asiago Spicy Ranch Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa Read More »
Summer is here and when you fire up the barbeque this weekend, Saputo want to help you liven things up with a fantastic gourmet barbeque menu featuring delicious Saputo cheeses. I received a gorgeous gift basket containing some fancy barbeque supplies and coupons for Saputo Mozzarellissima cheese so that I could test out one of
Saputo Mozzarellissima Mushroom Burger Recipe Read More »
Ready for the tastiest, most tender, most finger-licking ribs you’ve ever tasted? You’d better be, because this Dr. Pepper Ribs recipe gives new meaning to the term “sinful.” But despite the devilishly delicious taste, these ribs are actually pretty low on fat and calories. If you try one new recipe this barbeque season, this should
Celebrate Summer with Mouth-Watering Dr. Pepper Ribs Read More »
I was never a picky eater when I was a child, so I must admit that I find my boys’ fussiness about food to be rather frustrating. Zackary currently argues against eating virtually any new food I put in front of him and Benjamin, despite the fact that he actually likes every food I give
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