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Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken
When life gets hectic my Crockpot is my best friend; I rely on this trusty appliance to produce healthy and delicious homemade meals with minimal preparation. Just load it up with a few ingredients and...
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Spring Pasta with Morel Mushrooms & Asparagus
When I find fresh locally foraged morels at the farmers market, I am powerless to resist. Wild mushrooms are a bit of an obsession with me to be sure. Combined with tender local asparagus and a few...
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Maple Chia Pudding for One
Admittedly, I'm a little late to the chia pudding party, but better late than never, and I have arrived. Chia seeds thicken into a creamy tapioca pudding-like consistency when soaked overnight in milk,...
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Honey Lemonade with Rosewater
Lately I've been experimenting with different techniques for sweetening lemonade, plain white sugar is so passé.So, first I tried roasting the lemons to bring out their natural sweetness as suggested...
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Strawberry Coconut Milk Sherbet
Local strawberries and a warm summer day calls for a frosty scoop of homemade sherbet. This recipe couldn't be simpler, fresh juicy berries naturally sweetened with honey, enriched with coconut milk...
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No-Churn Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream
The secret to the superior flavour of this ice cream is an infusion of fragrant fresh mint leaves and cream. It's the sweetened condensed milk that gives this frozen treat its decadent creamy texture....
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Americano Sorbet
Americano Sorbet - a frosty scoop of soft creamy summer fruit spiked with an aromatic Italian aperitif and delicately infused with citrus and fresh herbs. Homemade sorbet can tricky. Depending on your...
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Snap Pea Salad with Fresh Mint
One of my greatest pleasures is heading out to the garden to pick something for dinner. It doesn't matter if it's just a few herbs or a big feed of veggies, nothing tops the feeling of growing your own...
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Raspberry Prosecco Gelee
It's like jello for grown-ups. Prosecco gelee spiked with black raspberry liqueur and bursting with fresh red raspberries, this is summer fun in a glass. This recipe will make four generous servings...
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White Gazpacho
Sope de Ajo Blanco is a cold almond and garlic soup typical of southern Spain. It requires no cooking, takes only a few minutes to assemble, and results in a flavourful refreshing soup ideal for...
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Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes
A blueberry lovers delight- these creamy cheesecakes incorporate blueberry purée right into the batter and each cake is topped with a thick layer of tart blueberry curd.This recipe makes 12 mini...
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Oysters Rockefeller Style
I must have discovered a million different variations in my search for the original recipe for Oysters Rockefeller served at the famous Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans.Most were pretty...
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Smoked Salmon Gougere
Sometimes I think I must have born in the wrong place, there are so many European traditions that really appeal to me. Take for example the Italian custom of Aperitivo, a sort of cocktail hour with...
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Pasta Vongole a la Cesenatico
Looking for a vacation destination that makes you want to dig your toes into the sand and stay awhile? Cesenatico is the ideal spot for a little rest & relaxation, Italian style. The town is part...
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Baby Octopus & Black Lentil Salad
An evening stroll along Cesenatico's canal perusing restaurant menus inspired the recipe for this colourful salad. Octopus featured prominently among the many offerings; grilled, poached, marinated,...
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Navigating an Italian Supermarket
I won't lie, my first time shopping for groceries in an Italian supermarket didn't go so well. I failed miserably at fulfilling my list and I was scolded more than once in the process. So, in order to...
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Insalata Rustica with Garlic Scape Vinaigrette
I'm having the best luck growing salad greens this summer. Every couple of weeks I scatter a few seeds over shallow a pot of dirt and keep 'em watered. Now I've got a steady supply of tender fresh...
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Lemon Balm Gelato
Is there anything better than scoop of gelato after a day at the beach? I don't think so.Frozen treats always seems to taste best when there's sand between your toes. It's funny how 'time and place'...
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Barolo Braised Short Ribs & autumn in the vineyards
Cooking with Barolo is definitely a splurge, but life is uncertain and once in a while you've got to treat yourself. Just remember to savour every moment of this dish, from the intoxicatingly aroma of...
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Wholegrain Cheddar Cheese Crackers
So you've prepared your holiday cheese board with all your favourite cheese; added some fresh fruit and a rich piece of chewy honeycomb.What's next?How about preparing some crispy homemade crackers to...
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