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(NC)—Baking is more than just creating tasty treats. It’s a way for families to connect and create wonderful, lasting memories.
The following Baby Bird Cupcake recipe is just one of many easy-to-follow recipes that will delight kids, parents and grandparents. More how-to recipes can be found online at www.robinhood.ca/bakeshop.
Baby Bird [...]

(ARA) – Get your kids cooking in the kitchen with a simple recipe. Start with safety. Then, add an interest in learning. Sprinkle a few simple kitchen skills. And finally, mix in great tasting ingredients, including Wisconsin cheese.
Learning to cook is not only a terrific way to express creativity, share ideas and spend time with [...]

(ARA) – You are cooking more and more to save money these days, and it makes sense to assemble an assortment of basic herbs and spices. It’s an easy, economical way to add fun to your cooking and flavor to your food. Whether you’re reorganizing your cupboards in a flurry of cleaning or newly interested [...]

Fine Frugal Desserts
(NC)–Always a perfect pair, chocolate and peanuts come together in this tasty holiday square. Definitely a must have for a cookie exchange.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Makes 32
½ cup butter 125 mL
2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 625 mL
1 cup coarsely chopped peanut butter cups, about 4 regular size 250 mL
1 cup [...]

Fine Frugal Desserts
(NC)—These chocolaty peanutty clusters are a sweet treat to serve when guests drop by during the holidays. Serve them on their own or with a nice steaming cup of coffee.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 4 minutes
Refrigeration time: 30 minutes
Makes approximately 40
Ingredients:
¾ cup granulated sugar 175 mL
¼ cup water 50 mL
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1 [...]

Brown rice and mushrooms add a deep earthy flavour to leftover turkey, making this the perfect holiday meal. Serve with a fresh crisp spinach salad.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes
2 tbsp (25mL) olive oil
1 lb (500g) sliced crimini or white mushrooms
1 cup (250mL) sliced celery
¾ cup (175mL) sliced green onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 [...]

Easy to make with pre-cut vegetables and prepared in the microwave, this hearty fall bisque combines the rich mellow flavour of mushrooms with any of the varieties of squash, in season. Evaporated milk adds creaminess but keeps it low in fat.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes
1 tbsp (15mL) butter
1 cup (250mL) each chopped [...]

Looking to please a crowd this fall? Try serving a bowl of fire roasted taboulli with olives as a light lunch or side dish. Made with flavourful California olives, this traditional Middle Eastern salad is light, yet satisfying. It goes well with hummus and pita bread on the side, and can be a quick and [...]

Quesadillas as a dessert? This unique treat is a sweet and savory variation on the traditional lunch or dinner quesadilla. Made with delicious California raisins and Brie cheese, this dessert is a tasty twist to cap off a meal.
2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 40 mL
1 1/2 tbsp honey 22 mL
8 whole grain flour tortillas [...]

This delicious combination of creamy cheese, tangy olives and California kiwi on grainy bread is a quick and modern take on a sandwich.
1 California kiwi or pear 1
2 strips home-roasted or store-bought roasted red peppers 2
2 slices grainy sandwich bread 2
4 tsp olive paste or tapenade 20 mL
3 tbsp goat or Boursin cheese, at room [...]

Menu Milestones:
(NC)—What’s your favourite baking memory? For one full century, Canadians have relied on the brand name flour Robin Hood® to create baking traditions. To celebrate and to mark this milestone, Robin Hood is inviting families across the country to make new baking memories at their innovative Bake, Batter and Roll pop-up bakeshops. The free, [...]

Looking for a different taste on everyday pasta? Try this exotic take that’s sure to have guests and family alike asking for seconds.
1 pkg (500 g) Catelli Smart Rotini pasta
30 mL (2 tbsp) olive oil
1 each clove garlic and small red onion, thinly sliced
454 g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
250 mL (1 cup) [...]

Pasta is thought to have originated more than 3,000 years ago with the ancient Etruscans. It was a baked blend of wheat and egg paste, not boiled. Ancient Greeks and Romans are thought to have further developed dishes. Pasta became more popular throughout the world as Italian explorers sailed to new worlds. But it was [...]

Do you need a fast dinner to feed the family? Try this easy to prepare meal that also delivers one-third of their daily fibre requirement…and they’ll never know it.
1 pkg (500 g) Catelli Smart Penne Rigate pasta
30 mL (2 tbsp) olive oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
250 g (1/2 lb) mushrooms, halved
1 red [...]

Looking for a new way to tempt the kids with a nutritious dinner they’ll actually eat? Try this high fibre pasta dish disguised as a pizza.
1 pkg (454 g) Catelli Smart Spaghetti
375 mL (1-1/2 cups) sliced deli pepperoni
50mL (1/4 cup) finely chopped onion
1 green pepper, chopped
500mL (2 cups) sliced mushrooms, optional
5 mL (1 tsp) each [...]

 
Moms, do something tasty and healthful – eat a pear
(ARA) – With the kids back in school and the holidays a heartbeat away, this is a busy time for mothers everywhere. While you’re busy taking care of the family and work, you might forget to take care of yourself. But this busy fall season, there’s [...]

(ARA) – Been wondering what the term “Fair Trade certified” means when it comes to food? If you have a general idea that it may be a “good thing,” but aren’t sure where to find these foods, or how to use them, fall is your season.
When you see the Fair Trade certified mark on food [...]