Herbed Veggie Focaccia Bread from the American Institute for Cancer Research A quick and easy recipe with an amazing aroma and topped with healthy vegetables, it’s little wonder that focaccia is such a popular bread. Sometimes considered the predecessor of the modern pizza, the name is derived from the Roman phrase panis focacius, meaning flat [...]

Enjoying Apples a New Way By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research My stay in northern California this summer was even more memorable thanks to the abundance of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. While visiting the Golden State, I indulged in sweet meiwa kumquats and tiny leaves of sharp, peppery wild arugula. [...]

Sweet or savory? With apples, you can do both (ARA) – You’ve heard the phrase, “As American as apple pie.” While apples provide the fabric for some of our most basic, familiar and comfortable foods, they can be used in more versatile ways than you might have imagined. While you can’t go wrong with staples [...]

How to get the most out of hosting   (ARA) – Dazzling guests with a perfectly prepared meal is always the goal when deciding to open your home to friends and family, but it sometimes can be a stressful experience. Following a few simple tips from a chef who knows a little bit about entertaining [...]

Peanut Power Breakfast (NC)—Instead of peanut butter slathered on a bagel, bake up an all-in-one loaf – perfect with morning coffee or juice. Ingredients: Peanut Butter Filling ? cup (150mL) peanut butter 3 tbsp (45mL) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla 1 egg yolk ½ cup (125mL) chocolate chips Banana Bread 1 ¾ cups (425mL) [...]

Cajun cornbread recipe below article. Buying from bulk bins saves cents, makes sense Debunking the myths about bulk products (ARA) – When you hear the term “bulk,” do you envision cases and 5 gallon containers, and say to yourself, “I just don’t need that much of anything?” You probably don’t. But “bulk” means something completely [...]

Warm, tasty breakfast bites – for when guests stay over. 1 1/2 cups (375mL) all-purpose flour     1 tsp (5mL)     baking powder     1 tsp (5mL)     baking soda     1/4 tsp (1mL)     salt         1 cup (250mL)    grated Balderson Heritage 5 Year Old Cheddar Cheese    1/3 cup (75mL)     granulated sugar [...]

Tips from a pro: Home baking for professional results (ARA) – It’s pretty easy to fall into a baking rut. There’s the classic chocolate chip cookie, or maybe your kids have a home-baked favorite that you’ve made a thousand times. Once you get a recipe down, it sometimes feels easier to just go with what [...]

Vegan baked goods are an often-misunderstood group of foods.  Non-vegans usually picture them as bland, hard, or having a strange and not very pleasing texture.  However, experienced vegans will know that that’s not the case at all!  Vegan baked goods are delicious, and vegan muffins in particular are the perfect way to start off the [...]

Like a Slice of Spongy, Moist Cornbread Dunked into a Bowl of Perfectly-Spiced Piping Hot Chili. Short on prep time, short on clean-up time, but long on flavor.Serves: 6 Prep Time: 20 min. Bake Time: 30 min. Batter Mazola Simplicity canola or olive oil cooking spray 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 2 [...]

Everyone will go bananas over this quick and easy treat. You’ll discover sweet banana taste and plenty of delicious walnuts in every bite.  Serves: 9 Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 30 minutes BatterMazola Simplicity canola or olive oil cooking spray 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s Quick-Rise yeast1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt [...]

TOPPING: 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 1/3 cup Fancy Molasses 1/4 cup sugar 6 slices pineapple 6 maraschino cherries CAKE BATTER: 1/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup Fancy Molasses 1 1/2 cups sifted flour 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. each ginger and cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. baking [...]

Mexican desserts aren’t the first thing that leap to mind when thinking of Mexican cuisine. But given some of the outrageously delicious possibilities, maybe it should be. Here’s a sample that should convince anyone. – Crema Catalana An import from the Catalan area of Spain, this creamy dessert is easy to prepare and even easier [...]

(NC)-This moist tea bread is full of fruit, fibre and antioxidants. Delicious plain or spread with cream cheese, it is the perfect starter to prepare for your morning rush. 1-1/2 cups peeled and chopped Ontario 375 mL peaches or nectarines 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/3 cup buttermilk or soured milk* 75 mL 1/2 cup natural [...]

If you have plenty of zucchini, you will enjoy making this easy Parmesan zucchini bread.  Zucchini is an abundant vegetable for the farmers who decide to put this into their garden.  If you are not a gardener and you have a craving for a hearty loaf of zucchini bread, you will also enjoy making this [...]

Banana bread is a sweet-tasting bread which is cooked into loaves made from mashed bananas. It is a quick bread that utilizes baking soda to help it rise or acts a leavening agent for the bread. Many cooks like to make variations in their banana bread recipe by adding nuts or raisins or other ingredients. [...]

Scones are a traditional English breakfast biscuit. But they can be given a great Swiss twist by being combined with your favorite fine chocolate. The recipe is a little more complex than some, requiring a bit more preparation and care to get a good result. For those who enjoy a little bit of a cooking [...]

(ARA) – The graduation season is a time of year when families from all over the country celebrate both the academic success and beginning of a loved one’s long journey. On the islands of Hawaii, this time of year is extremely significant for native families, with several traditions that play a significant role. In Hawaiian [...]