★Cooking Recipes★

A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise. It cannot pretend to replace the practiced hand and telling glance of a watchful cook. For that reason feel f…

Directions for: Cheese-Stuffed Celery Sticks Ingredients cup (125 ml) shredded Canadian cheddar cheese cup (50 ml) cream cheese (spreadable or brick-style, softened) cup (50 ml) dried cra…

Brussels sprouts may be on the top of your childs dislike list, but after you make this quick and easy recipe, theyll be begging for more. Courtesy of Monica Parlee, oldermommystillyummy.com , Quispa…

A tradition of respecting the oceans bounty underlies this B.C. familys beautifully simple recipe. Courtesy of Mitla Nova Misty Lawson, Tofino, B.C. Directions for: Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients …

All the delicious flavours of apple pie -- for breakfast. Directions for: Apple Pie Oatmeal with Almond Foam Ingredients For the Oatmeal 1 cup whole rolled oats 2 cup milk 1 apple, cored an…

A simple appetizer from Laura Calder made with homemade mayonnaise perked up with grainy mustard. Directions for: Shrimp in Mayonnaise Ingredients 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 1 pinch of sa…

A quick and easy apple tart that you can make in your toaster oven. Directions for: Toaster Oven Apple Tart Ingredients 2 tsp light brown sugar tsp ground cinnamon 1 6" flour tortilla …

A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise. It cannot pretend to replace the practiced hand and telling glance of a watchful cook. For that reason feel f…

Directions for: Sun-dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Spread Ingredients 1 lb(s) goat cheese, softened (454 g) lb(s) of cream cheese, softened (225 g) cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (125 ml) …

Directions for: Paneer Mushroom Burger Ingredients Burger 1 cup chick pea flour 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp fenugreek leaves, crushed tsp ground cloves 1 pinch…

Directions for: Greek Potato and Spinach Salad Ingredients cup olive oil 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons, 4 ounces or 1/2 cup) 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 12 pieces each 1 head of garli…

This easy and flavourful dip makes for part of a quick snack or party dish. Directions for: Edamame Dip Ingredients Dip 12 oz shelled, cooked and cooled edamame, about 2 cups (recipe follows) …

Directions for: Garlic and Fine Herb Dip Ingredients cup (125 mL) each of VH Plum Dipping Sauce, mayonnaise and plain yogurt 1 Tbsp (15 mL) grainy Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 3 …

A quick and easy side dish with basic ingredients that will compliment the main event. Directions for: Peas & Pancetta Ingredients 1 Tbsp good olive oil 2 oz pancetta, 1/4-inch-diced 1 …

Sparkling wine cocktails make great welcome drinks, getting the night off to a bubbly start! Since the Irish Mist is sweet, pick an extra dry sparkling wine. Recipe courtesy of Signe Langford. Dire…

Cilantro adds a nice note of freshness. If you don't like cilantro, you can use dill or parsley instead. This is super easy, but you can even prep the salmon ahead, coating it with the mix, and j…

This is a hearty salad and can be served as a meal - just serve with a good slice of crusty bread. Directions for: Grilled Turkey, Brie and Pecan Salad Ingredients Turkey Small turkey breast, b…

Directions for: Whole Wheat Biscuits Ingredients Honey Vanilla Butter 1 cup softened butter cup honey 1 tsp vanilla Biscuits 3 cup flour 1 cup Red Fife or your favourite whole wheat f…

Directions for: Sesame Soy Avocado Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 1 lemon Olive oil Organic soy sauce Fleur de sel freshly ground pepper toasted sesame seeds Directions 1. Just befo…

Directions for: Cheater Souvlaki with Pita, Tzatziki and Grilled Vegetables Ingredients 4 clove cloves of garlic Heavy freezer bag (large) 1 tsp oregano cup olive oil cup white wine …