Why going gluten-free doesn’t mean going grain-free (BPT) – It’s impossible to stroll the aisles in your local supermarket without seeing package after package labeled “gluten-free.” But who really needs a gluten-free diet, and how can you still enjoy grains, even if you are eating gluten-free? Gluten is a protein found in just four grains: [...]

  (BPT) – Preparing a meal that will please everyone at the table is something that every host strives for. The vibrant flavors of Asian food are surprisingly easy to create at home – particularly when you have the right ingredients – and so versatile that they can be dressed up or down to fit [...]

(BPT) – Nothing gets your day off to a better start than a tasty breakfast – but on most days, you’re too rushed and stressed to enjoy it. Thankfully, on weekends and holidays, it’s a whole different story. There’s time to relax, enjoy the company of family and friends and prepare and serve that best-loved [...]

Rather than sitting down to a wholesome meal, do you spend your lunch break running errands, catching up on bills or organizing your kid’s next big activity? Too often busy parents and working professionals have to choose between eating well and doing important tasks during the lunch hour. With the start of the new year, [...]

Grill a sumptuous Mediterranean pizza pie Taken from the new edition of the Griller’s Handbook (by Broil King) this recipe provides an excellent base for grilled pizza, with options to change toppings for your flavour preference: Mediterranean Thin Crust Pizza Ingredients 1 pizza crust (thin homemade or thin premade) 1 boneless chicken breast (pre-grilled) 200g [...]

Ice cream sundaes are a longtime dessert classic – icy cool and easy to create for parents and kids alike. Another longtime dessert favourite is the cupcake. Whether it’s because of their small size and easy flavour customization or simply their nostalgic nature, cupcakes have quickly ascended the ranks to become the dessert of the [...]

Like cakes, the occasions for serving up sundaes are also endless. From birthdays to family celebrations to every milestone in between, sundaes have earned the reputation of serving up smiles. That’s why the sundae specialists at Smucker’s are putting a twist on the ultimate ice cream dessert this summer by creating a delicious recipe line-up [...]

Impress with this warm quinoa, spinach and shiitake salad Delicious seasoned quinoa forms the base of this warm greens-and-veggie side salad. Leftovers make a great packed lunch. Quinoa Spinach & Shiitake Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) Chicken Broth 1 pkg (225 g) PC [...]

In weather like this most of us would rather be soaking up the heat than cooking in it. Although slow cookers are known for their ability to prepare soups, chilies and hot comfort foods through the winter, savvy Canadian families are finding that slow cooker meals in the summer offer more time to enjoy the [...]

For 100 years• Hellmann’s Mayonnaise has been bringing people together through delicious meals, like this classic Real Delicious Chocolate Cake. Didn’t know that you could bake with Hellmann’s? Substituting mayonnaise for eggs and butter helps add an unmistakable moistness that has been a secret ingredient since the recipe was developed in 1937. Recipe serves: 12 [...]