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UrbanKitchen: Quick Mussels and Beer!
There are so many types of food that go well with beer, don’t you think? I swear Hubby thinks that even chocolate goes well with a good beer. I won’t argue with that! But beer is definitely a...
View ArticleUrbanKitchen: Chef Rob Bragagnolo’s Ultimate Burger Recipe
You can smell it in the air. It’s BBQ season. Our neighbourhood is sizzling now that the warmer weather is here. We often joke about having a “burger-off” on our block. And yo, I’m up for the challenge...
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Crispy Tortilla Ancho Chicken Salad
A good salad is a symphony of flavours and textures and Canadian Living: 150 Essential Salads has rounded up the best of the best. This Crispy Tortilla Ancho Chicken Salad has a serious kick!...
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Jerk Beef Salad With Grilled Peppers
Add a little spice to your next salad with a bit of jerk seasoning on your flank steak. With less than ten ingredients, this salad is a quick and easy way to get your greens (and proteins) in!...
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UrbanKitchen: Seared Scallops With Peruvian Aji Sauce & Salsa
Recently Pusateri’s (a fine grocery retailer) Corporate Chef Tony Cammalleri shared this mouth-watering Peruvian scallop recipe at an All-Clad cooking experience event. He shared his very useful tips...
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The Perfect Caesar Is in The Mix
Canadians love a good Caesar, but What’s in a Caesar? Clam juice, tomatoes, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and seasonings. I’ve never been patient enough to get the measurements just...
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Back-to-School Lunch Ideas For Creative (Or Tired!) Moms
Written by Tara-Michelle Ziniuk Gone are the days of what we used to think of as school lunches: peanut butter and jam sandwiches and a pre-packaged baked treat. And that’s a good thing, which doesn’t...
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Brown Butter Crepes With Wild Blueberries
We’ve been enjoying the recent harvest of beautiful local blueberries and I was recently in contact with the Wild Blueberry Association of North America, the association that represents the growers and...
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Gluten-Free Snacks Perfect For Kids
These seven gluten-free snack ideas are great for you and your kids! Perfect for school lunches or an after school snack, these recipes will keep your kids happy, healthy and smiling! Rice cakes,...
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Easy Fall Recipes To Get Your Pumpkin-Spice Fix
Say no to pumpkin-spice potato chips, and get back to basics with these quick and simple fall recipes Remember last fall, when the pumpkin-spice craze got a little out of control? (Pumpkin-spice...
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Healthy Thanksgiving Snacks And Appetizers
Written by Lauren Sena Stumped on what to serve as an appetizer at your Thanksgiving celebration? You can’t go wrong with finger-foods and bite-sized portions of favourite holiday flavours, such as...
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Recipe: Thanksgiving Turkey With A Moroccan Twist!
We are doing double Thanksgiving this weekend and I’m one of those people who LOVE the thought of having turkey, twice! The smell of roasted turkey when you walk into a home brings all sorts of warm...
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Hauntingly Delicious Recipes For Leftover Halloween Candy
If you went a little overboard when shopping for Halloween treats and didn’t have enough ghostly visitors to finish your yummy goodies supply, why not turn it all into a range of scrumptious snacks?...
View ArticleCold Weather Warm-Up: Potato, Cheddar & Chive Soup
It is definitely getting chilly outside and for me that means one thing: time to bring out my trusty old slow cooker and enjoy a few hearty soups, chillis and stews. Enter Canadian Living’s latest...
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Warm Almond Quinoa Breakfast Sundae
My kid is not a big fan of cow’s milk. Never has been. I assume he takes after me when it comes to drinking it straight up and cold. Since I didn’t grow up really drinking milk in my home it’s not that...
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Make-Ahead Beef Enchiladas: Slow Cooker Edition
With an amazing shredded beef centre, gooey cheese and a zesty sauce, these enchiladas are impossible to resist. The best part? This is yet another slow cooker recipe. So the strew-like filling simmers...
View ArticleMonster Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Another amazing slow cook recipe to get you through these cold winter days and nights. These king-sized meatballs taste even better the day after they’re made. Serve with pasta, or halve and arrange in...
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Join Rice Krispies In Making Treats For Toys!
The first dusting of snow dropped last week so I was inspired to start planning the holidays. Yes, I said snow! It’s early but secretly I’ve always loved the beauty of the first snow as long as I’m...
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7 Ways To Spice Up Your Hot Chocolate
Written by Natalie Ast Hot chocolate is a fall and winter favourite, and goes perfectly after a brisk walk or skate. If you usually make your hot chocolate using powder from a can, here are some...
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10 Jaw-Dropping Gingerbread Houses You Must See
Looking for a wonderful tradition to start with your family this holiday season? Why not throw on the aprons, bust out the icing and decorate your very own gingerbread house! They make a wonderful...
View ArticleUrbanKitchen: Beet, Pesto & Goat Cheese Pizza
Looking for a new twist on a classic recipe? President’s Choice has the perfect go-to dinner idea sure to please the whole family. Sparsely “sauced” with pesto and dabbed with softened bits of goat...
View ArticleUrbanKitchen: Faux Pho For The Soul
Last week, I posted about 10 great movies to watch in bed when you are sick. Did you check any of them out? If you are still feeling under the weather, I’ve got just the thing for you. We all know that...
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UrbanKitchen: The Ultimate Lasagna
We’re settling into the cold weather now and craving comfort foods. Lasagna is always a great go-to dish for any night, especially for when guests come over. The gooey cheese that we pull from the...
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UrbanKitchen: PB&J Truffle Recipe For The Holiday Sweets Exchange
Every year just after Thanksgiving I get asked to be in some sort of holiday cookie exchange. At that time, the visions of getting together and swapping sweets with friends sounds like a great idea....
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UrbanKitchen: Almond Breeze Panna Cotta
I had the pleasure of attending a very interesting dinner last week. Hosted by Almond Breeze and Chef Carl Heinrich (of Top Chef Canada fame) at his restaurant, Richmond Station, I was treated to six...
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The Perfect Après-Ski Winter Cocktail
Picture this: you’ve just finished a long day on the ski hill. The kids are in bed in your chalet (finally) and it’s just the adults chatting around the fire, enjoying a few moments of grown-up time....
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UrbanKitchen: Apple Pecan Bundt Cake With Caramel Sauce
This recipe is from Canadian Living: Sweet & Simple. Enter now for your chance to win one of three copies! Bundt cakes are deliciously retro, and this one is no exception. Tender apples, crunchy...
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Fun & Festive Family Meals Perfect For Valentine’s Day
It’d be nice if we could just eat sweets and treats all day on Valentine’s Day, but it’s probably best to eat a little real food in between bites of chocolates, cookies and candy! With a basic...
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Easy Valentine’s Sweetie Recipes For Families!
My little one loves being in the kitchen so as soon as February rolled around we started checking out a few Valentine’s Day recipes that he could help make too! Here are our three favourites that are...
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UrbanKitchen: Recipes To Celebrate Chinese New Year
Our family is getting ready to usher in the Chinese New Year on February 19th! You’ll often here it referred to as also the ‘Lunar New Year’ as other asian cultures also celebrate it. It’s a time when...
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UrbanKitchen: Ultimate Chocolate Coconut Banana Cream Pie
March 2nd is National Banana Cream Pie day. So, we’re definitely in a celebrating mood! This refreshing recipe is the perfect way to break up this crazy winter by giving us a taste of the tropics! It...
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UrbanKitchen: Our “Fired-Up” Veal Roll-Ups
Little guy was eager to help me in the kitchen the other day. He saw the veal scallopini I got from the butcher int he fridge and he meal planning wheels in his head started turning. “With pasta and a...
View ArticleUrbanKitchen: Okanagan Cherry Mint Smoothie
Breakfast in bed is a staple for most come Mother’s Day: pancakes, toast, bacon and eggs or maybe just a nice bowl of cereal if your kids try to prepare breakfast without dad’s help! Why not add that...
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UrbanKitchen: Easy & Enjoyable Cocktail Recipes
Warmer weekends are here, hooray! And it is also the unofficial kickstart to just hanging out and making life a little more simpler. We love getting outdoors with our friends and family. Dining and...
View ArticleUrbanKitchen: Citrus & Sweet Orange Chicken Treat
It’s super important to get your kids into the kitchen and cooking with you. It is a great way to help them build an important life skill and it can also help to build up their independence and...
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UrbanKitchen: Taco-licious Chicken Skillet
Roasting corn in the over intensifies and brings out tis sweet flavours. It’s the perfect accompaniment to this skillet dinner and fresh and tangy salsa. Flavour tip: use ancho or chipotle powder for...
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UrbanKitchen: Refreshing Iced Coffee Summer Recipes
Iced Teas and blender coffee drinks are popular especially during the summer months but here are a few great new iced coffee brews with a twist. Great for entertaining on the back porch or at the...
View ArticleUrbanKitchen: Asian Grilled Steak Soba Noodle Salad
We’ve had stretch of hot and humid weather and it’s left us craving cool and easy dishes to serve to our family and friends. It’s easy enough to fire up the barbecue and serve with an easy side...
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UrbanKitchen: Easy Homemade Ice Cream For Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is coming up on September 14th and we are 100% behind this initiative! The aim? Get the kiddies to prepare a favourite recipe for their family. And really what...
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UrbanKitchen: Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops
Image via Halloween is less than a week away and you know that means the kids will be staying up extra wicked hours of the night! We’re getting lots of party food ideas to scare up a fun night! Here’s...
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UrbanKitchen: Becel Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
The holidays are around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about what kind of cookies you’re going to bake this year. But, if you’re anything like me—a busy mom with a full-time job...
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Amazing Cocktail Recipes To Help You Ring In The New Year
Whether you celebrate the New Year with a hundred of your closest friends or prefer to cozy up and reflect quietly, we’ve got a few delicious cocktail recipes to say Cheers to the New Year… or good...
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Eight Delicious Crock-Pot Recipes To Keep You Warm All Winter
There is nothing better than coming home and having a freshly made meal, except maybe coming home to an already cooked, homemade meal. In the winter we rely on our trusty Crock-Pots and slow cookers to...
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How To Cook For Your Small Family
In all my years as a single mom, there’s one thing that truly behooves me: cooking for a small family. I grew up in a family of six, and even though there’s just me and two picky little eaters at home...
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UrbanKitchen: Year Of The Monkey Bread Recipe
Our family is getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Monkey. The Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year) starts on February 8th this year. While we still hold true to our traditions of eating noodles...
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UrbanKitchen: Rustic Chicken And Veggie Sauté
As the Editor-in-Chief of RecipeGeek.com—an online food and lifestyle magazine—I am sure you can imagine that I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, creating and testing recipes. One of my true passions...
View ArticleUrbanKitchen: Apple Beer Mac And Cheese
This easy gourmet macaroni and cheese is a favourite! The sweetness of the apples and addition of the sharp beer really add a new dimension. You can fancy it up even further by adding your morning’s...
View ArticleUrbanKitchen: Bacon & Egg Stuffed Sourdough Waffles
We’re always searching for tasty brunch recipes and with Mother’s Day coming up, we think this recipe from Cynthia Beretta of Beretta Family Farms is everything! As a mom of three, Cynthia knows the...
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A Coffee Date With Chef Ricardo
I admit to starting my mornings off with a cup of coffee, or two. There’s something about that smell of coffee brewing that already is a pick me up whether I’m home or away. Chef Ricardo agrees. It’s...
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UrbanKitchen: S’mores Pudding Cookies Recipe From Lick Your Plate! Cookbook
I’m constantly sifting through cookbooks and recipe apps to find the next family dinner or crowd-pleasing dish for entertaining. I had discovered Lick Your Plate!, created by two Canadian Food writers,...
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