(ARA) – On a hot day, nothing tastes more refreshing than the sweet tang of fresh citrus. And now we can enjoy the seedless pleasures of navel oranges — fresh from Chile, where their winter harvest is in full swing.
One juicy segment after another — that’s one of the best ways to enjoy easily peeled [...]

Marinate your grilled fare for taste and safety
(ARA) – Literally soaked in flavor, marinated foods are undeniably delicious. But did you know that marinating also makes your grilled foods safer?
Anyone who loves the delectable flavor of hot-off-the-grill foods has probably heard that cancer-causing substances — such as heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs or HCAs) — form [...]

(ARA) – With the economy affecting your budget, your family is staying home for more meals. So it’s more important than ever to get the most for your dollar when shopping for healthy foods at the grocery store.
Besides eating healthy, you want to provide a variety of food choices to keep mealtimes interesting and flavorful. [...]

Think of Mexican food and soup is not the first thing that comes to mind. But considering how many delicious Mexican soup recipes there are, it could never be last on the list. Here’s a small sampling of some of those delightful concoctions.
- Fabada Asturiana
Fabada is a soup imported to Mexico centuries ago by the [...]

Frozen puff pastry makes this a quick appetizer for easy entertaining.
1 frozen pre-rolled piece of puff pastry, 1
2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 250 mL
1 tbsp McCormick Gourmet 15 mL
1 tsp McCormick Gourmet 5 mL
1/2 tsp McCormick Gourmet 3 mL
9 medium tomato slices, 9
1/4 cup sliced, pitted black olives 50 mL
2 [...]

Gazpacho is an anomaly in the soup world because it is served cold rather than hot. Borrowed largely from Spain, the gazpacho recipe proves to be a great way to beat the heat while filling you up at the same time. Gazpacho has a hearty, piquant flavor and consistency and has ties to the ancient [...]

It’s time to spring into the salad season, and a good way to go is with Mediterranean flavors. They’ve taken root in this country and small wonder — ingredients like olive oil, garlic, grains, seafood and fresh tomatoes just seem to belong together. Marinating and grilling are among the Mediterranean techniques that deliver delightful dishes, [...]