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Oct 10 2009

Mushroom Turkey and Rice Casserole

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 [...]

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Oct 09 2009

Fast and family-friendly dinner: Penne Rigate with Chicken, Pepper and Mushrooms

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 [...]

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Aug 06 2009

Summer’s freshest ideas to feed your kids well – Chicken Margherita & Meatball Hero Sandwiches

(ARA) – Summertime brings out the best in family meals — fresh vegetables and fruit, fresh-air dining and a fresh opportunity for parents to maintain their commitment to feeding their kids well.
According to a recent study by Ohio State University and published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, of children ages 2 to [...]

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Sep 26 2008

Grocery Costs Spur Consumers to Seek More Nutrition for their Dollars

Skyrocketing gas prices and escalating grocery costs have put getting more for a dollar top-of-mind for many consumers. Many Americans are tailoring their grocery shopping lists to ensure they get more bang for their buck. That means purchasing items that provide the best nutritional punch for their value.
Luxury items like prepackaged or single serve meals [...]

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Mar 29 2008

Pakistani Cooking Recipes – Delightfully Flavorful Cuisine

Published by Jennifer under Cooking, Recipes - Main Dishes

Pakistani food is well known for being full of flavor. The typical Pakistani dish is spicy and the cuisine varies depending on the area of Pakistan which the recipes came from. In general Pakistani cooking recipes have been influenced by Iranian and Afghanistan cuisine as well as from the Middle East region and the culinary [...]

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Mar 25 2008

Finding Sumptuous Cooking Recipes

Published by Jennifer under Cooking, Recipes - Main Dishes

A lot of people find that the majority of their cooking recipes come from family members such as their grandmother or mother. But for some people, this just is not the case or they would like to build their own collection.
When building your collection of cooking recipes, it is always best to have the biggest [...]

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Mar 17 2008

Call, Bake, or Thaw: Vegetarian Pizza Three Ways

Pizza has been a staple of the American diet for a very long time now.  At your typical pizza restaurant, there are all sorts of different varieties of toppings, crusts, and even toppings inside of crusts!  Vegetarian pizza has been available at these establishments for a long time in the form of a vegetable-heavy pie.  [...]

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Jan 03 2008

Serve up Affordable Protein

The first of each year often leaves us looking for ways to streamline overextended budgets and expanded waistlines, too. Fortunately, eggs can help us mend budget excesses and get back into the groove of healthful eating.
Despite the fact that eggs provide the highest quality protein of any food, they’re a real protein bargain. It’s easy [...]

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Aug 17 2007

Make The Best Pie With A Pizza Dough Recipe

Published by Jennifer under Pizza, Recipes - Italian

Have you ever had a piece of pizza so delicious that you wondered what went into making it?  There are many elements that go into making a good pizza—the cheese, the sauce, the dough—and any one of them can play an important part in the pizza’s overall taste.  A good pizza dough recipe is the [...]

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Feb 02 2007

Great-tasting fast food from your own kitchen: Cheeseburger Pizza

Published by Jennifer under Pizza, Recipes - Main Dishes

(NC)-Here’s a pizza that is fashioned after a restaurant cheeseburger – it has an easy quick bread crust and all the toppings your kids love. For more delicious recipes, visit us at www.robinhood.ca.
Crust:
2 cups Robin Hood All Purpose Flour 500 mL
4 tsp baking powder 20 mL
1 tsp salt 5 mL
1/2 cup Crisco All Vegetable Shortening [...]

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