Our Favourite Cookbook Recipes |
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Pulled Pork and Beans
Have some fun with the whole family and enjoy pulled pork and beans mixed with coleslaw on a warm, soft bun — Sloppy Joe-style!
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Banana Whoopie Pies with Dulce de Leche Filling
Looking for a new spin on an old favourite? Try the Banana Whoopie Pie — a delicious twist on the more traditional vanilla cream-filled kind. Makes 24 whoopie pies
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Dairy-Free Egg-Free Double-Crust Pie Dough
Anna Olson has perfected the art of pie crust with no dairy or eggs.
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Veggie Pad Thai
Fresh cilantro, scallions and lime juice lend a freshness to this healthier version of pad Thai.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
You’ll never order Chinese food again after you make this tasty, gluten-free version, which has less fat and just as much flavour. Yield: Serves 4.
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Lighter Eggplant Parmesan
This Italian staple gets a healthy turn with baked eggplant, béchamel sauce made from skim milk and a little less cheese.
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Homemade Gnocchi in Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
These bite-sized Italian dumplings, immersed in a Parmesan, ricotta and Gorgonzola sauce, are a delicious alternative to your normal pasta dish.
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Mediterranean Salmon
Chef Michael Smith pairs this versatile fish with Mediterranean flavours like kalamata olives and red onion.
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The Ultimate Clam and Corn Chowder
Bacon makes this creamy chowder even more decadent —the perfect comfort food for a cold winter’s night.
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Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin purée is a wonderful ingredient for low-fat and low-sugar baking — it’s also high in vitamins and adds a natural sweetness to these muffins.
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Chicken Soup with Fresh Herbs
To spice up homemade chicken stock, toss in fresh herbs like parsley, dill and chives for extra flavour. Yield: Serves 6.
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Mashed Potato Snowman
Quirky chef Bob Blumer infuses his mashed potatoes with horseradish and then stacks them up like snowmen — the perfect side dish for any holiday platter. Yield: 4 snowmen
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Roasted Cherry Tomato Penne
Chef Michael Smith roasts a pan of fresh tomatoes with Italian sausage to create this smoky, savoury pasta sauce.
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Lemon Chewies with Honey
Honey and a pinch of salt balance the tartness of these delicious lemon cookies. Makes: 3 dozen cookies
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Deep-Dish Pizza
You don't have to go to Chicago to enjoy deep-dish pizza! This recipe from the authors of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day gives you the tender cornmeal crust the city is famous for. Makes about one 8 × 2- inch deep-dish pizza or four 6 × 1- inch individual deep-dish pizza.

