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  • The Vegetarian Slow Cooker

    The Vegetarian Slow Cooker

          Vegetable Biriyani Here’s a tasty and nutritious main course that is very easy to make. New World Leek and Potato Soup This is a variation on the classic...

  • Essentials of Slow Cooking

    Essentials of Slow Cooking

    Try these comforting classics from Williams-Sonoma's irresistible cookbook Essentials of Slow Cooking. Each recipe comes complete with instructions for slow cookers or using a stove top. For more information...

  • Julia Child's Fool Proof Omelette

    Julia Child's Fool Proof Omelette

    A good French omelette is a smooth, gently swelling, golden oval that is tender and creamy inside. And as it takes less than half a minute to make, it is ideal for a quick meal. There is a trick to omelettes, and...

  • Julia Child: My Life in France

    Julia Child: My Life in France

    This is a book about some of the things I have loved most in life: my husband, Paul Child; la belle France; and the many pleasures of cooking and eating. It is also something new for me. Rather than a collection...

  • Salt Dough Ornaments

    Salt Dough Ornaments

    This is an excellent craft to do with children. When I first made these with my daughter, she kept asking me if we would eat them once they were finished baking. I told her we could, but they would be really...

  • Fabulous Sweets

    Fabulous Sweets

    A stomach-satisfying, visually-gratifying, fresh-mouthed cookbook by sisters Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat.   Bite Me is available at Chapters and Indigo, $29.95  Chocolate-Crusted...

  • Christmas Cookie Favourites

    Christmas Cookie Favourites

    Don't have time to bake?  Why not print off your favourite recipes and organize a cookie exchange with some friends.     Christmas Eve Sugar Cookies Crisp, with a...

  • Lunch Recipes Roundup

    Lunch Recipes Roundup

    From soups to sandwiches and treats for picky eaters you're sure to find some new ideas to make preparation easier and lunchtime a hit!     Thermos Chicken Fingers Cook up a...

  • Easy Entertaining with Trish Magwood

    Easy Entertaining with Trish Magwood

    From cocktail parties to family dinners and beyond, chef Trish Magwood's approach to entertaining is simple and stylish. These make-ahead recipes will ensure everyone enjoys the party — including the...

  • Spooktacular Treats for Halloween

    Spooktacular Treats for Halloween

    Halloween is the perfect holiday to try out some outrageous and bizarre recipes, especially if your tween or teen is hosting a party.  To help you serve up a simple but spooktacular feast, we’ve...

  • Breakfast in Bed Recipes

    Breakfast in Bed Recipes

    Breakfast in bed is one of those time-honoured ways to show someone that you love them and that they deserve a break. Or, if you feel you're the one who deserves a break, leave these recipes in plain view of your...

  • March Break Culinary Journey

    March Break Culinary Journey

    March break at home can be as much fun as a holiday away if you mix in a little creativity!   Read on to find out how you and your kid can take a culinary journey to different parts of the world – right...

  • Mini Valentine Cheesecakes ~ Slow Cooker Style

    Mini Valentine Cheesecakes ~ Slow Cooker Style

    Slow Cook your way to your Valentine's Heart this year with this chocolate & peanut butter sensation! With minimal ingredients, a slow cooker...

  • Slow Cooker Safety Tips

    Slow Cooker Safety Tips

    •    Always start with fresh or thawed meat and poultry. Using frozen or partially frozen meat will increase the time required for the temperature to reach the “safe zone” where...

  • Secrets to Successful Slow Cooking - Part 2

    Secrets to Successful Slow Cooking - Part 2

    Cut Vegetables into Same-Sized PiecesRaw vegetables often take longer to cook in a slow cooker than meat and poultry. Root vegetables such as...




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