★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…

Pork chops soaked in a tropical marinade and grilled to perfection, served with an easy-to-make zesty pineapple relish.Courtesy of Ontario Pork. Dir…

This summer inspired recipe adds a little creaminess to your shrimp tacos. Directions for: Creamy Grilled Shrimp Tacos Ingredients 1 lb(s) uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined 4 tsp oil, di…

These adorable ladybugs are a great way to get your little ones to eat their veggies! Directions for: Tomato Ladybugs Ingredients 1 Roma tomato, halved lengthwise chives, chopped into 1-inch l…

Quick and easy mashed potatoes with a bit of pep to set them apart from the usual tater crowd. Directions for: Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 2 lb(s) red potatoes, skin on, cut into sma…

Nachos aren't just for game night, serve it on a fancy platter and toss in some chorizo and you take it to a whole new level! Directions for: Gourmet Cast Iron Nachos Ingredients 4 cup Tosti…

If you're looking for the perfect snack for yourself entertaining, look no further than this easy-to-make flavourful dip. Brought to you by Hellm…

Directions for: Tiramisu with Homemade Ladyfingers Ingredients Tiramisu 6 egg yolks cup granulated sugar cup strong brewed coffee cup brandy 1 lb(s) mascarpone cheese 2 cup whippin…

Fresh halibut fillet baked with sage leaves and wrapped in a slice of prosciutto.Courtesy of Chef Mark McEwan for Cook for the Cure 2013. Directions…

Directions for: Orange Curry Fennel Soup Ingredients 2 bulb fennel, stems and core removed, fronds reserved, chopped in large chunks 1 cup orange juice cup orange marmalade cup anise liq…

Directions for: Onion Tart Ingredients 1 pre-baked 9-inch/23-cm round of pastry cup crme frache, or sour cream 1 small onion, very thinly sliced 3 to 4 slices bacon, but into lardons Fr…

Directions for: Smokey Mac & Cheese Ingredients 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into thin strips 1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) red bell pepper, chopped 1 pkg Knorr …

Directions for: Caprese Skewers Ingredients 1 cup (250 mL) balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced tsp (2 mL) salt tsp (1 mL) freshly ground pepper cup …

This quick and easy dessert from Roger Mooking can be made in a snap. Directions for: Persimmons with Minted Brown Sugar Ingredients 4 ripe persimmons, tops removed, peeled and diced cup brow…

Directions for: Warm Individual Brie Ingredients 2 4 inch four inch rounds of Brie cheese 1 sprig fresh rosemary, roughly chopped 3 Tbsp oaked chardonnay (45 ml) 2 Zest of 2 lemons tsp ga…

This quick and easy dish combines gorgeous salmon, crisp apples and a kick of spice. Directions for: Salmon Ceviche with Horseradish Cream Ingredi…

Directions for: Caf Crme Ingredients cup whole milk cup strong coffee Directions 1. Make strong coffee, preferably in a funky French coffee pot. Heat whole milk and froth it. Fill your f…

Traditional Cobb salad is loaded with blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, chicken and a heavy dressing. I've lightened it up by using some grilled vegetables and a buttermilk dressing to replac…

Complex flavours doesn't have to mean you have to slave in the kitchen all day. Whip together this easy summer dip in less than 15 minutes! Dire…

Directions for: Salmon Cakes Ingredients 2 large potato, (about 1 pound) 3 green onion, chopped cup chopped fresh coriander 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard tsp salt tsp grated lemon, rind t…