Soups & Salads |
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Sweet Potato Almond Chipotle Soup
This soup is a perfect balance of sweet from the potato, earthy from the almonds and heat from the smoky chipotle. A great weekend lunch or light dinner with crusty bread and a simple salad or serve in espresso cups for a cocktail party. Makes 8 to 10 cups. Active prep time: 40 minutes. 90 minutes with sweet potato roasting time.
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Deli-Style Pasta Salad
Kids love pasta. And the carbs give them energy to burn on those cold afternoons at the rink or up on the ski hills. So make High-Performance Pasta Salad in quantity and keep the vinaigrette separately. It stays fresh in the fridge for energy boosts throughout the week.
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Mean Green Broccoli Soup
Kids can be fussy about their greens at dinner time, but all you need is cheese to get them on-side. Mean Green Broccoli Soup uses Canadian Old Cheddar cheese for an irresistible texture and flavour!
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Creamy Carrot-Dill Soup
Creamy smooth and perfect hot or cold!
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Slow Cooker Taco Soup
This is one of my family's favourite recipes. It is great on a cold winter's day and a great recipe to try in the middle of the summer too!
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Spice-Rubbed Beef and Mediterranean Pasta Salad
For a more straightforward presentation, use steak whole, grilling for 6 to 7minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, carve into thin slices and toss with salad ingredients; serve on salad plates.
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Grilled Chicken with a Far-Eastern Flare
Yogurt, mango and curry lend an exotic touch to this colourful, elegant dish. Replace the chicken with ham or personalize your salad with your favourite brand cheese.
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Fruit Gazpacho
Dieticians of Canada Simply Great Food (2007) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca 250 Quick, Easy and Delicious Recipes!
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Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup
This is our families favourite soup and this slow cooker version means it is cooked and ready to puree at the end of the day. I often make a batch over night so we can have it for lunch the next day.
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Crock Cream of Broccoli Soup
I always love to order cream of broccoli soup when dining out! Now I skip that and make it at home, it's even better homemade!
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Slow Cooker Herbed Barley Risotto
Slow Cooker Dinners Companys Coming (2005) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca A flavourful risotto made with barley instead of rice.
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Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Soup
Slow Cooker Dinners Companys Coming (2005) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca Quick to assemble in the morning—ready when the family arrives in the evening.
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Slow Cooker Shrimp Chowder
This is a great rich tomatoey chowder that's hearty enough for dinner or delicious as lunch the next day!
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Crockpot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
300 Slow Cooker Favorites Robert Rose (2007) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca Italian sausage is highly seasoned and adds a wallop of great flavor. For less heat, stick to the mild variety. Serve this soup after a football game, accompanied by big bowls of chips and dip.
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Bloodshot Eyeball Soup
Hearty yet simple, this comforting soup will ground everyone before or after a day of candy. Thick potato Canadian Cheddar soup suspends the cranberries in the image of an eyeball. Who knew they could be so delicious? Make in advance and serve with a green salad for a spooktacular dinner or lunch.

