Monthly Archives: August 2011
Applesauce bars
Posted August 25, 2011 – 11:25 am in: Snacks
Here’s a fun snacking cake that was developed by Emily Richards, P.H. Ec., for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It has lots of apple taste and is perfect to tuck into kids lunches to tote along or when friends are coming over for a visit
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) whole wheat flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) [...]
Own the grill with sweet and sour chicken skewers
Posted August 18, 2011 – 10:59 am in: Asian, BBQ, Poultry(NC)—Now that the warm weather has arrived, gardens are in full bloom and many Canadians are eager to celebrate the season with an outdoor barbecue. Though nothing says summer like flame-kissed vegetables paired with juicy barbecued meat, not everyone is a grilling guru. The key to enjoying the enhanced flavours and textures of grilled foods [...]
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Posted August 11, 2011 – 1:47 pm in: Baking, Dessert, Pie(NC)—Summer means that world famous Northwest cherries are in season.
This fresh and simple recipe offers an iconic dessert option the whole family will love.
Dessert Triple Cherry Pie
Ingredient List:
2 1/2 cups (500 g) fresh, sweet northwest cherries (about 1 pound), pitted
2 1/2 cups (500 g) fresh or frozen tart cherries (about 1 pound), pitted
1/2 cup (100 [...]
Swiss Mushroom Risotto
Posted August 4, 2011 – 8:29 am in: Italian, Main Dish, Side Dish(NC)—This risotto is bursting with the rich robust flavours of brown mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Served it as a main course, appetizer or as an accompaniment to meats.Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
3 cups (750 mL ) chicken or vegetable broth
¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
8 oz (250 g) sliced fresh crimini [...]