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Mastering the art of the turkey sandwich

By: Executive Chef John Placko for Maple Leaf Foods ThinkFOOD!

(NC)—Making the ultimate turkey sandwich is an art form – fresh sliced bread stacked with thick slices of roasted turkey and seasonal fixings. It’s one of the great pleasures of the holidays….and any time of year. The best part is it’s quick and easy. Here [...]

Double Almond Breakfast Muffins

(NC)—These scrumptious muffins taste great and are filled with essential nutrients to help jump start your day. Whip up a batch to get your morning going and triple the almond ante by spreading almond butter on half a freshly baked muffin. Makes 15 muffins.

Ingredients:

¼ teaspoon (1 mL) lemon juice ¼ cup (50 mL) [...]

Solve your date night dilemmas with a simple home-cooked meal for two

(NC)—With the age-old dating routine of Friday night dinner dates and Saturdays at the movie theatre, it’s easy to fall into a relationship rut. Break out of the typical date night routine and wow your partner with a simple and delicious home-cooked meal. Rather than rushing for the takeout menu, try this stress-free salmon dinner [...]

Gigantic turtle candies

(NC)—Nothing says the holidays like Turtles! Try this new twist on a family favourite that includes some tasty popcorn. You can even put some in a holiday tin to give as a gift.

Ingredients:

1 bag (2.9 ounces) (11 cups popped) butter flavoured microwave popcorn PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray Pecan halves (63 pecan [...]

Quick meal ideas for moms on the go

(NC)—Whether you are carting the kids to soccer tryouts or band practice, when it comes to preparing weekday meals, time is usually limited. For many families on the go, home-cooked meals have been replaced with take-out menus and drive-through windows. But with a few basic ingredients and flavourful sauces, busy moms can whip up tasty [...]

Easy Vegan Stuffed Portabella Pizza in a Cashew Basil Cheese Sauce

(NC)—These ridiculously cute and mouth-watering Portabella pizzas taste so much like the real thing you won’t believe they are vegan, gluten-free, and good for you!

Prep time: 10 minutesCooking time: 10-12 minutes.

8 Portabella mushrooms 1 cup (250 mL) pizza sauce *Vegan Cashew Basil Cheese Sauce (see recipe below) 1/3 cup (75 m) each [...]

Marinated Mushroom Panini

(NC)—Whether you and need a meal to take on-the–go or you want a healthy one to make a head of time for a busy day, this recipe can be adapted to suit your lifestyle. To make it faster buy pre-sliced mushrooms, roasted peppers from the deli or in the jar and a prepared pesto; substitute [...]

Toasted Almond Scramble

(NC)—Rich in nutrients and deliciously satisfying, this dish uses simple ingredients to take your breakfast to the next level. Makes an ideal weekend brunch or hearty meal for any time of day. Yields one serving.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon (15 mL) sliced almonds, toasted 2 egg whites* 1 whole egg* 1 tablespoon (15 mL) canola oil [...]

Winter Sparkles Fruit Pie

(NC)— What holiday dinner is complete without a fruit pie for dessert? Seasonal fruits like apples paired with pears, frozen cranberries and juicy oranges create a perfect medley of tastes. For a tart taste, try Jonagold or Pippin apples or for a sweeter taste try Fuji or Empire. And remember to let your pie [...]