Recipes by Cookin Canuck
Lemonade Layer Cake RecipeLemons. Their bright, tangy flavor and fresh scent evoke memories of roadside lemonade stands and summer games of Kick the Can and Capture the Flag. Apparently I was craving this freshness back in January when I made Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce with Chicken, Green Beans & Red Peppers. Wishful thinking. This cake from Cooking Light… |
4 votes
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Smoky Turkey Chili Recipe with Chipotle Peppers, & Black & White BeansSmoky Turkey Chili Recipe with Chipotle Peppers, & Black & White BeansThere must be something in the water. Over the past week, my 8- and 5-year old boys have, on their own accord, added several previously gag-inducing foods to their repertoires.… |
3 votes
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Dijon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Drumsticks RecipeWhen I was a kid, a quick weeknight meal often included canned pineapple rings, sliced tomatoes, and Shake ‘n Bake. It was as easy as pouring the seasoning mix in a bag, adding the chicken, shaking to coat, and then baking. What I loved about Shake ‘n Bake was that my mum always used chicken thighs and drumsticks for the meal, which… |
3 votes
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Vegetarian Mushroom & Cannellini Bean Ragout RecipeThis recipe is for me. Well, it’s for you too, of course. But it is definitely not for the three other people in my house who see the existence of all things crimini, portobello and shiitake as a personal affront. So, when my kids are at school and my husband is on a business trip, I go to town. Mushrooms are sauteed and put in… |
2 votes
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Sticky & Sweet Chicken Wings Recipe with Soy, Honey & GingerEven though I have lamented that we have spent many of our weekend hours watching football over the past couple of weeks, I feel I must confess. I genuinely look forward to an afternoon on the couch, watching some bone-crunching tackles and the finesse… |
2 votes
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Bacon, Cheddar Cheese & Scallion Gougères (Cheese Puffs) RecipeThe countdown is on at our house. According to my eldest son, the Superbowl is only 25 days away. In most households, the Superbowl is a good reason to spend an afternoon with friends over plates of nachos and chicken wings, and make some friendly… |
2 votes
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Grilled Chicken, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Panini with Pesto Mayonnaise RecipeGrilled Chicken, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Panini with Pesto Mayonnaise RecipeYou have heard of writer’s block, but have you ever heard of recipe blogger’s block? Well, let me assure you that it exists. There are times when I am simply too tired, rushed, or… |
2 votes
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Braised Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe in Ginger Ale & Hoisin SauceIf three delectable food choices – let’s say chocolate cake, a bowl of ice cream, and anything with soy or hoisin sauce – were set in front of me, I would choose the salty, savory one every day of the week and twice on Sunday. We go through so much soy… |
2 votes
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How to: Make Turkey Gravy…RevisitedLast year at this time, I published a “how to” on making gravy. After hearing from so many people about their previous gravy flops and how the tutorial calmed their nerves when the time came to whisk those turkey drippings into rich, silky Thanksgiving perfection, I figured it was worth publishing my recipe and troubleshooting tips… |
2 votes
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Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie Recipe, & Hydration Tips {Giveaway}Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie Recipe, & Hydration Tips {Giveaway}Drinking enough water has always been a challenge for me. Of course, hydration doesn’t have to be just about water. It can include juice, fruits, vegetables, smoothies, milk and even… |
2 votes
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