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Kamikaze Cocktail or Shot Recipe

Kamikaze Cocktail or Shot Recipe by Cookin Canuck

“The Kamikaze Queen” is what they used to call me. Not one of my parents’ prouder moments. When I was in my early twenties, I worked as a hostess at a restaurant in the popular Gastown district of Vancouver. This restaurant was the type of place where sweethearts proposed marriage, diners lingered over a fine bottle of wine, and stars…

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Key Lime Pie Gelato Recipe

Key Lime Pie Gelato Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Key Lime Pie Gelato RecipeWhile I am enjoying some summer playtime with my family, several of my favorite food bloggers are sharing their talents with you. Please welcome Shaina of Food for My Family. Shaina is the mother of four little ones, nicknamed Kiwi, Kola Nut, Kumquat and Kidney Bean on her blog. She writes about her family…

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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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Smoky Turkey Chili Recipe with Chipotle Peppers, & Black & White Beans

Smoky Turkey Chili Recipe with Chipotle Peppers, & Black & White Beans by Cookin Canuck

Smoky 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.…

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Skinny Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Skinny Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe by Cookin Canuck

This Skinny Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd. The “make-ahead” option takes the stress off at breakfast time.I’ll get right to the point. You must make this! Whether it’s for Christmas morning (with the make-ahead option) or a lazy Sunday morning, this breakfast casserole must grace your table…

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Almond & Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Almond & Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Who doesn’t love eating with their hands? These easy and healthy almond and basil chicken lettuce wraps are sure to become a family favorite.There are times when you come across a cookbook that truly reflects the life and souls of those who wrote it. That is certainly the case with Bountiful: Recipes Inspired by Our Garden by Todd…

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Light Meringues with Pomegranate & Pistachios {QSquared Giveaway}

Light Meringues with Pomegranate & Pistachios {QSquared Giveaway} by Cookin Canuck

As a kid, I used to love my grandmum’s meringue cookies. I would sit on the tall stool in her kitchen, watching her dollop the sweetened whipped egg whites onto baking sheets as I munched on crispy Bugles and dry-roasted peanuts, the snacks I got to…

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Grilled Chicken, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Panini with Pesto Mayonnaise Recipe

Grilled Chicken, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Panini with Pesto Mayonnaise Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Grilled 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…

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Rice Noodle Salad with Endive, Shrimp & Soy-Ginger Dressing Recipe

Rice Noodle Salad with Endive, Shrimp & Soy-Ginger Dressing Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Belgian endive, as the name suggests, was first a product of Belgium (though there are now many growers in North America). So, why the heck am I pairing it with Asian ingredients, such as rice noodles, ginger and soy sauce? Why should the Belgians get…

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Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika & Chive Dipping Sauce Recipe

Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika & Chive Dipping Sauce Recipe by Cookin Canuck

When I posed a question on my Facebook page yesterday, the responses I received shocked the heck out of me. My question was, “I’m planning to do plenty of grilling this summer. What type of recipes would you like to see? Chicken, vegetarian, beef,…

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Easy Grilled Salmon Recipe in Foil with Ginger & Soy Sauce

Easy Grilled Salmon Recipe in Foil with Ginger & Soy Sauce by Cookin Canuck

This easy grilled salmon recipe in foil, with the flavors of soy sauce and ginger, requires virtually no clean-up. It’s perfect for busy weeknights!I take absolutely no credit for this grilled salmon in foil, possibly one of the easiest dinners you will ever make. That all goes to my mum. She has made this salmon, either on the grill…

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Toasted Barley & Shrimp Salad Recipe

Toasted Barley & Shrimp Salad Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Work some whole grains into your lunch with this make-ahead toasted barley and shrimp salad recipe. It’s healthy, tasty and packed with fiber!The only way I can avoid the eat-everything-in-the-fridge trap during the lunch hour is by having a plan. Okay, that pretty much applies to the whole day. Hunger along with an empty fridge leads…

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Dijon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Dijon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe by Cookin Canuck

When 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…

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Whole Wheat Gingerbread Quick Bread with Maple Syrup Glaze

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Quick Bread with Maple Syrup Glaze by Cookin Canuck

The flavors and texture are reminiscent of traditional gingerbread, but with a healthy twist to make this quick bread practically guilt-free!The exclamation of joy from the kitchen was all the validation I needed. I looked over and saw the expression on my eldest son’s (M) face as he took his first bite of this gingerbread quick bread…

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Caramelized Onion & Spinach Olive Oil Quick Bread Recipe

Caramelized Onion & Spinach Olive Oil Quick Bread Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Spring has most decidedly not sprung. It is almost June and yet Persephone, the goddess of spring, seems to playing a mischievous game of “drive the mortals mad”. Each morning I pull on capri pants, slip my feet into a pair of sandals, and step outside, ready to be greeted by the warmth of the day. Then reality slaps my windburn face…

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