Recipes

Keeping the Family Healthy with Tangy Yogurt Fruit Shakes

With both my boys in school for full days this year, we’ve embraced the back-to-school routine pretty happily. My oldest, between extra-curricular activities and playing with friends, is often out of the house more than he is in it during the week. And my youngest, despite some worries on my part, absolutely loves Kindergarten and

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Make This Creamy Salted Caramel Latte Recipe and Other Delicious Drinks with New Pure Via Stevia Liquid Sweetener-Giveaway

As somebody that is fairly health conscious, but also shuns artificial ingredients in my food, I’ve been a fan of Pure Via sweetener since it was first introduced in Canada. This naturally sourced option is made from an extract from the leaves of the Stevia plant and provides low-calorie sweetness that doesn’t cause fluctuations in

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Dig into a Luscious Rhubarb Cheesecake Tart and Other Summer Fruit Recipes

One of my favourite things about summer food is the fresh fruits and vegetables, and our family goes through a lot of them. Whether we’re feasting on sweet B.C. cherries, crunching carrots from the garden or snacking on some locally-picked Saskatoon berries, the bounty of summer isn’t just delicious, it’s healthy too! And when I’m

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Best Bolognese Sauce Recipe with T-fal Jamie Oliver Professional Stainless Steel Cookware

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

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Get Creative with Your Cooking with Smucker’s Pairings Quick and Easy Recipes

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

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Try One of Three Unique Burger Recipes Inspired by Canadian Provinces

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

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Dairy Free Kale Fudgsicle Recipe with Silk Coconut Unsweetened

When cooking with vegetables, it’s only natural that most people immediately think of savoury dishes instead of sweet ones. But I’m a big believer that vegetables can be much more versatile than that, and so when I set out to create a recipe with Silk products and vegetables, I decided that I would find a

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Roasted Asparagus with a Dairy-Free Dijon Asparagus Cream Sauce Recipe

I absolutely love vegetables that flower, from broccoli and cauliflower to zucchini and spinach. But of all the flowering vegetables, asparagus is easily one of my favourites. It’s such a seasonal treat with its fresh and versatile flavour and it’s absolutely loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. I’ve actually been known to eat asparagus raw

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Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate Ginger Cheesecake Makes a Sweet Treat

I am a huge fan of organic chocolate and for years now, my all-time favourite brand has been Green & Black’s. From simple white, milk and dark chocolate varieties to exotic choices featuring sea salt, toffee and ginger, every Green & Black’s Organic chocolate bar I’ve tried has featured a rich, distinctive flavour that’s simply

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Celebrate Summer’s Occasions with Creamy Greek Pesto Pasta Salad

The food of summertime is one of my favourite things about the season and here in Saskatchewan, we’re enjoying summer weather in full force. While we’ve had plenty of barbequed meals already to celebrate this month’s many special days, there’s so much more to summertime food than just barbeque and for a cool and refreshing

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Treat Yourself to this Delicious Messy Fries Recipe with the Philips Airfryer

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

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Welcome Spring with Maple-Balsamic Salmon Fillets and Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad

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

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A Quick Apple Cheddar Panini on Dempster’s Zero Bread Makes the Perfect Lunch

If there is one food I absolutely adore, it’s the sandwich. The versatility of a sandwich makes it the perfect food in my eyes and I could eat a sandwich for every meal and be completely happy. Bacon and egg sandwiches make a great breakfast. Everyone loves a tuna salad sandwich at lunch. And a

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Valentine’s Day Celebration Tips for Busy Parents and a Jamaican Rum Brownie Bombs Recipe

One of the biggest challenges for making Valentine’s Day romantic when you’re a parent is time. Let’s face it, the average parent just doesn’t have a lot of it to spare! But with just a few quick preparations, sitting down to a delicious and romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day is a moment that any couple

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Spoil Your Valentine with an Italian Sausage Borsetti with Bacon and Arugula Recipe

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

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Rice Krispies #TreatsForToys Custom Creations to Support Kids in Need this Christmas

Over the last month, I’ve been helping to spread the word about the Rice Krispies Treats for Toys program. Just create a Rice Krispies Treat toy, upload a picture of it to www.ricekrispies.ca and Kellogg’s Canada will donate $20 to the Salvation Army to help give a child in need a real toy this Christmas!

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Rice Krispies #TreatsforToys are a Fun Way to Give a Merry Christmas to a Child in Need

One of my favourite activities every Christmas is making holiday treats with my boys. There are some goodies that I whip up myself, but there are others that my boys help me create. We all love spending quality time together and of course, Zackary and Benjamin get very excited about eating their creations afterwards! This

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Delicious Old El Paso Restaurant-Style Grilled Chicken Taco Salad Recipe #YouMexiCAN

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,

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halloween ghost toast snack recipe

Celebrate Halloween with a Simple Ghost Toast Snack and Activities from Disney Junior

I love celebrating almost any holiday and I’ve sometimes even been known to find obscure holidays or invent my own traditions just as an excuse to celebrate and have fun with my boys. But of all the holidays throughout the year, Halloween is easily one of my favourites. I have a tendency to go overboard

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Celebrate National Family Dinner Night With This Easy New York Striploin with Garlic Shrimp and Pepper Linguine Recipe-Giveaway

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

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epic butterfly pretzel

Epic Movie Fun is Guaranteed with Printable Activity Sheets and Healthy Recipes

When I was at BlogHer13 in Chicago a few weeks ago, my sister took my oldest son and her oldest daughter to the movie theatre to check out one of the summer’s new animated features, Epic. The kids loved it and I heard stories about it for quite some time afterwards. Lucky for me, yesterday,

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Easy and Delicious Tuna Cashew Ranch Lettuce Rolls are Perfect for a Summer Lunch

My family has always loved Hidden Valley Ranch and for the second year in a row, I was given the chance to show off just how delicious and versatile the creamy ranch dressing can be in the Hidden Valley Ranch Canada recipe contest! While vegetables are a natural fit for this product, I love using

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Minue Maid Peachy Sparkler Recipe

Cool Off with this Easy Minute Maid Sparkling Peach Punch Recipe

There’s nothing better than sipping a cold, refreshing beverage on a hot summer’s day and once again, Minute Maid has teamed up with the Canadian Living Test Kitchen to create an amazing assortment of cool concoctions to quench your thirst! I always love trying the newest recipes from Minute Maid and so when I was

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Dig into Baked Artichoke Mozzarella Dip and Other Great Recipes from Campbell’s

I have been cooking with Campbell’s soup since I first learned how to cook and I still love creating quick and easy meals using Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom or Tomato soup as a way of adding easy richness and flavour to dinner. And with fun new products including Campbell’s Stock First Cream Stock and No

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Sun-Maid Raisin Pecan Sticky Toasts Recipe Makes a Quick Kid-Friendly Breakfast

Looking for an easy and delicious after-school snack for your kids? Sun-Maid has the perfect solution for you! The company’s Raisin Pecan Sticky Toasts recipe takes mere minutes and is sure to be a kid pleaser. I recently received some coupons for Sun-Maid Raisin Bread so I could try out the recipe for myself. With

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Celebrate Warmer Days with this Easy Spring Flower Cupcake Recipe #LMDConnector

One of the things I love about spring is that time after the snow has melted and there is green grass and new little flowers everywhere. Here in Saskatchewan, that’s not something we get to enjoy in March too often. And this year has been especially miserable with the snow still taller than me out

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Green & Black’s Dark Choclate Orange Raspberry Tiramisu Makes a Delicious Easter Dessert

I am an absolute huge fan of Green & Black’s Organic chocolate. In fact, when I mention my love of organic chocolate to others, Green & Black’s is the brand I’m thinking of. It has a rich, complex flavour that I find absolutely irresistible. Recently, Green & Black’s contacted me and asked me to be

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Take the Hassle Out of Breakfast with Berry Rolled Oat Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it does bring challenges, especially on a busy weekday morning! Recently Minute Maid conducted a national poll to see just how Canadians approach that all-important morning meal: Solo eaters: Eight in ten Canadian families don’t sit down for breakfast together Do as I say, not

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Enjoy the Flavour of Hunt’s Tomatoes with David Rocco’s Tomato and Lentil Soup Recipe

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!

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Sun-Maid Cinnamon Raisin Bread Apple Cupcakes Make a Quick and Delicious Dessert

Sun-Maid, a company that many of us remember from our childhood, celebrated its 100th birthday in December and a short time ago, I received a fun little birthday package from Sun-Maid Canada containing a Sun-Maid apron and coupons for Sun-Maid cinnamon swirl raisin bread. I also received this delicious recipe and it sounded so easy

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Western Mozzarella Meat Loaf Recipe Makes an Easy Winter Dinner from the Freezer

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

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Ham and Cheese Muffins and Other Lunchbox Alternatives to the Sandwich

When my boys were younger, lunch was as hassle-free as breakfast. I always made sure we had a good supply of kid-friendly favourites like macaroni and cheese, soup, sandwich meat and oriental noodles and when lunch arrived, I just asked my boys what they wanted and they chose from the array of products in the

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Shake Up the Dinner Routine with VH Sauces Beef Bulgogi Recipe

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

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing – The Best-Ever Recipe For Extra Zucchini

Every year I plant zucchinis in our backyard garden and every year I seem to end up with more than I can use, but this year has really been something else. I literally have a countertop full of zucchinis. I’m not sure how I’ll use them all, but I do know many are going to

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Add Antioxidants To Your Summer Drinks with Tasty Recipes from TrueBlue and TrueBlack Juices-Giveaway

Ah summer! The time of outdoor gatherings, family vacations, seasonal menus and refreshing beverages! I love a sparkling cold drink in the summertime, but I’ve never been a fan of what too much soda does to my teeth or my waistline! So when I received a package of TrueBlue and TrueBlack beverages along with some

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Perfect for Summer! White Chocolate Lime Pudding Recipe

If you’ve glanced through a few Pinterest boards recently, you’ve probably noticed that one of the hottest new trends is serving food in canning jars. From salads to main courses to desserts, there’s something about serving food in a jar that’s just irresistibly quaint. So when I recently got the chance to review Desserts in

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Kat’s Asiago Spicy Ranch Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

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

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Lime in the Coconut Cocktail Recipe and Summer Entertaining Tips

Nothing says summer like the arrival of May Long Weekend, and if you’ve been hunting for tips and drink recipes to make the first long weekend of the summer as “cool” as it can be, you’re in luck! Minute Maid has partnered with the experts in the Canadian Living test kitchen to create some delicious

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Best-Ever Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

I’ve noticed recently that there is an assortment of popular online recipes that all involve chocolate chip cookie dough. There are cookie dough brownies, truffles, cheesecakes and even dips featuring the irresistible flavor combination. So, I thought I would share my very best recipe for good, old-fashioned easy chocolate chip cookies. Moist, chewy and loaded

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Celebrate Summer with Mouth-Watering Dr. Pepper Ribs

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

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Get Kids Gobbling Their Veggies with a Little Help from Country Crock and Clare Crespo

This post is sponsored by Country Crock. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. When it comes to veggies, my boys are a little bit picky. Zackary loves raw vegetables but shies away from them as soon as

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Green & Black’s Chocolate Chunk Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe

Looking for an easy and decadent dessert for Easter Dinner or a sumptuous addition to Easter Sunday Brunch? You can’t go wrong with this absurdly rich hot cross bun bread and butter pudding! This was my first time making a bread and butter pudding, and I couldn’t wait to give it a try. The recipe

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Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Bacon-Wrapped Sweet & Sour Pork Recipe

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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