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Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie Recipe, & Hydration Tips {Giveaway}

Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie Recipe, & Hydration Tips {Giveaway} by Cookin Canuck

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…

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Cinnamon Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds

Cinnamon Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds by Cookin Canuck

Put aside all of those childhood memories of Brussels sprouts. These roasted ones, with dried cranberries and toasted almonds, will knock your socks off!I am willing to bet some serious cash that if anyone tries roasted Brussels sprouts, they will never (EVER!) boil or steam these mini cabbages again. The same can be said for shredded…

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Strawberry and Mango Fruit Salad Recipe

Strawberry and Mango Fruit Salad Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Serve this sweet fruit salad for dessert, breakfast or as the perfect accompaniment for a Mother’s Day brunch. It takes less than 15 minutes to make!My mum has never been able to decided whether fruit salad is her greatest achievement or worst failure in the dessert department. My vote is definitely for “greatest achievement”. Even…

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Light Curry Egg Salad Recipe with Greek Yogurt

Light Curry Egg Salad Recipe with Greek Yogurt by Cookin Canuck

Light Curry Egg Salad Recipe with Greek YogurtLighten up egg salad and add an extra punch of flavor with a dash of curry powder. It’s perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.Soft white bread, lots of mayo and egg salad tucked inside…with the crusts cut off. That is my mum’s dream version of an egg salad sandwich. And who can blame her?…

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Boozy Cranberry Sauce Recipe with Port Wine & Cloves

Boozy Cranberry Sauce Recipe with Port Wine & Cloves by Cookin Canuck

This fresh cranberry sauce, with port wine and cloves, adds a grown-up touch to your Thanksgiving feast.Let the Thanksgiving planning begin! Last week I kicked off the holiday cooking with Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese Breadcrumbs. But as we all know, the sweet potatoes are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s the roasted…

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Easy Grilled Pesto Salmon in Foil Recipe

Easy Grilled Pesto Salmon in Foil Recipe by Cookin Canuck

This easy grilled salmon recipe in foil, with basil pesto and sautéed peppers and shallots, requires virtually no clean-up. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and entertaining!By no choice of my husband’s, the grill has become my domain. His mistake was helping me to get over my irrational fear of turning on the gas grill (see How to:…

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Zucchini, Onion and Feta Cheese Omelet Recipe

Zucchini, Onion and Feta Cheese Omelet Recipe by Cookin Canuck

This vegetarian omelet packs in a ton of flavor and is ready in less than 20 minutes. It’s perfect for brunch or a quick, healthy dinner.My 10-year old son (T) is on a culinary mission. He wants to make the perfect omelet. Quite honestly, as long as it involves a hiatus from Nerf guns and potty talk, I’m thrilled! Once a day, either…

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Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Recipe with Rosemary, Artichokes & Zucchini

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Recipe with Rosemary, Artichokes & Zucchini by Cookin Canuck

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Recipe with Rosemary, Artichokes & ZucchiniEaster is only two days away and the excitement level is reaching epic proportions. Plans for the traditional feast are made…ham with a brown sugar glaze and studded with cloves,…

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Summer Harvest Naan Pizza Recipe with Corn, Tomatoes & Jalapeño

Summer Harvest Naan Pizza Recipe with Corn, Tomatoes & Jalapeño by Cookin Canuck

Pile on the sweet corn and tomatoes to make an easy, fantastic summertime naan pizza. Jalapeño peppers add a touch of heat.There’s a new restaurant in town, about 7 minutes from our house and it caught my eye on a day that I was craving pizza. Okay,…

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Marsala Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Naan Pizza Recipe

Marsala Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Naan Pizza Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Punch up the flavor of a whole wheat naan pizza with savory Marsala mushrooms, caramelized onions and fontina cheese for a simple vegetarian meal.When you love to cook, there’s nothing more rewarding than preparing a meal with friends who love to cook and eat as much as you do. And when those friends are a bunch of food bloggers, who…

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup RecipeJan 6, 2016 by Dara Leave a CommentThis Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup recipe couldn’t be easier. Just throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Healthy, delicious and packed with nutrients.I am a salad lover, through and through. The more “stuff” in the salad the better – veggies,…

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Baked Hummus & Feta Cauliflower Bites {Healthy New Year Challenge – Week 5}

Baked Hummus & Feta Cauliflower Bites {Healthy New Year Challenge – Week 5} by Cookin Canuck

Baked Hummus & Feta Cauliflower Bites {Healthy New Year Challenge – Week 5}Feb 1, 2016 by Dara 2 CommentsWhen sports are on TV…really, any sport will do (I am equal opportunity watcher)…that’s a cue to bust out the snacks. Because I just seem to cheer…

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Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet Recipe

Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet RecipeFeb 10, 2016 by Dara Leave a CommentIn 30 minutes, this healthy vegetarian spaghetti squash recipe can be on the table. It’s packed with mushrooms and chickpeas, and tossed with marinara sauce.It took me a long time to appreciate spaghetti squash. Well, that’s not completely accurate. It took…

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Easy Tahini Dressing Recipe

Easy Tahini Dressing Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Make a batch of this easy tahini dressing and drizzle it on everything from salads to roasted veggies to grilled chicken or fish. It’s a fantastic plant based option for flavoring your meals.This easy tahini dressing recipe has been in my cooking arsenal for several years and I keep finding new ways to use it. It’s not only delicious…

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Braised Leeks with Red Pepper Cream Cheese Sauce & Capers Recipe

Braised Leeks with Red Pepper Cream Cheese Sauce & Capers Recipe by Cookin Canuck

This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Kraft.When cream cheese is mentioned, one of three things comes to mind – slathered bagels, cheesecake or frosting. Quite honestly, I rarely use cream cheese for anything else. Of course, that is a rather…

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