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Marsala Poached Pears with Mascarpone Cheese Recipe

Marsala Poached Pears with Mascarpone Cheese Recipe by Cookin Canuck

In this fruit dessert, sweet pears get dressed up with marsala wine, infused with vanilla and orange zest, and topped with a dollop of mascarpone cheese.The boys watch for a toy to spring out of the package, but are typically disappointed by a “Mum and Dad book”, or something else seemingly mundane. However, one type of package we all…

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Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe with Cranberry & Pistachio Streusel {Giveaway}

Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe with Cranberry & Pistachio Streusel {Giveaway} by Cookin Canuck

Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe with Cranberry & Pistachio Streusel {Giveaway}This lightened-up baked French toast casserole gets a pop of holiday color and flavor from a cranberry and pistachio streusel. It’s the perfect breakfast for Christmas…

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Grilled Pear, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Crostini Recipe

Grilled Pear, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Crostini Recipe by Cookin Canuck

An easy New Year’s Eve crostini appetizer, with grilled pears, goat cheese, prosciutto and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.This is always a bittersweet time of year for us. We’re experiencing the post-Christmas blues after saying good-bye to my parents and in-laws, and reminiscing about plenty of silly moments. At the same time, we look…

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Recipes for Health & Weight Loss in 2013, & A New Feature

Recipes for Health & Weight Loss in 2013, & A New Feature by Cookin Canuck

Healthy and satisfying recipes from Cookin’ Canuck and some of my favorite blogs.There’s nothing like the turn of the new year to inspire us to revamp our menus, our closets and our crazy schedules. Whether or not you are one to write a formal list of New Year’s resolutions, you may still be inspired to re-think your recipes, gearing…

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Southwestern Roast Chicken with Cumin, Chili Powder & Cilantro

Southwestern Roast Chicken with Cumin, Chili Powder & Cilantro by Cookin Canuck

A foolproof roast chicken recipe, using southwestern flavors, such as cumin, chili powder and cilantro.I used to be terrified of roast chicken. Not of eating it, but of cooking it. Everyone told me to take care not to overcook it or else the breast…

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Lemon Pepper Steamed Broccoli Recipe

Lemon Pepper Steamed Broccoli Recipe by Cookin Canuck

I ate five cups of broccoli the other day. Five cups! By noon, I hit my daily fiber requirements, and I’m pretty sure that my skin turned a light shade of green. As crazy as it may seem, I just couldn’t leave this steamed broccoli alone. It was that good and didn’t even meet the bare minimum requirements for the term “easy”. In fact,…

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Whole Wheat Oat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

Whole Wheat Oat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancake Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Weekend pancake battles are the norm at our house. After our long runs, my husband and I need to refill our protein and carb reserves and these whole wheat pancakes with pumpkin and gingerbread flavors, topped with fresh fruit and raw nuts, do the trick. However, we have to be quick to get our share, as our boys are often engaged in a…

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Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach

Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach by Cookin Canuck

I’ll admit that I get a high out of creating a vegetarian stew recipe for Meatless Monday that is filling, low in calories, packs a punch of protein (beans) and fiber (barley and spinach) and, most importantly, my family enjoys (thank you, caramelized…

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Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Pomegranate & Avocado

Chopped Kale Salad Recipe with Pomegranate & Avocado by Cookin Canuck

It’s safe to say that this is one of the best salads I’ve ever made. I never really thought that I’d say that about raw chopped kale, but I am forever smitten with this dark leafy green. Add the pop and tang of pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado pieces, a bright lemon dressing and a smidgen of Parmesan cheese, and you’ve got a keeper.…

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Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe with Peppers, Carrots & Capers

Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe with Peppers, Carrots & Capers by Cookin Canuck

Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe with Peppers, Carrots & CapersJan 18, 2013 by Dara 35 CommentsI’ve always been a little perplexed by raw food restaurants. And entire menu made up of food that isn’t cooked? Really? And so I was somewhat mystified, but…

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