(NC)—For many, the holidays are a time to overindulge—but maintaining a healthy lifestyle while enjoying flavourful fare and the sweet treats you crave doesn’t have to be difficult. At your next holiday party, end the night by serving these lemon-poppy seed baby Bundt cakes. By making simple substitutions, like using confectioners’ sugar in place of [...]

Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 45 to 50 minutes Yield: 1 pie TOPPING: 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125mL) firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (125mL) butter or margarine 1/2 cup (125mL) slivered almonds 1 tablespoon (15mL) coarsely chopped crystallized ginger FILLING: 3 tablespoons (45mL) Fleischmann’s Canada corn starch 1/2 teaspoon (2mL) [...]

(ARA) – The fall brings beautiful new scents and sounds with crisp air, vibrant colors of leaves gently falling to the ground, crackling wood popping on campfires and the sweet smell of apples hovering in the kitchen. To get the most enjoyment out of the fall months this year, venture out with your family and [...]

(NC)—Easy to make with pre-cut vegetables and prepared in the microwave, this hearty fall bisque combines the rich mellow flavour of mushrooms with any of the varieties of squash, in season. Evaporated milk adds creaminess but keeps it low in fat. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter 1 [...]

(NC)—Take your appetizers from the usual to the unexpected with these individual tartlets that feature sweet Ontario pears as the star. With a few simple pantry items, frozen mini tartlet shells, cheese and fresh delicious pears, these elegant bite-sized morsels can be prepared in a flash. 18 prepared frozen mini-tartlet shells, par-baked as per package [...]

(NC)—In place of crostini or crackers on a cheese plate, bake pear slices. This truly beautiful summer starter showcases the shape of the sweetened pear and tops it with rich goat cheese. Choose Ontario Bartlett or Bosc pears for a crisp, sweet base that cuts the sharpness of the cheese. 1 firm Ontario Pear 1 1/2 [...]

(NC)—Sweet potatoes, Ontario apples and the rich tang of Gruyère cheese are a divine combination of flavours and add a sweet touch to Sunday night’s roast pork dinner or your Thanksgiving dinner. 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick rounds 1.5 kg 1 onion, thinly sliced into rings 1 4 Ontario [...]

About five years ago I had Thanksgiving dinner my friend’s house.  This Thanksgiving was so memorable because it was the first time I had ever had a deep fried turkey.  That turkey had to be the most delicious and moistest turkey I have ever had!  I also remember this Thanksgiving because the host said a fire [...]

(ARA) – Entertaining friends and family during the holiday season is as customary as drinking eggnog and opening presents. These gatherings usually involve investigating new – and delicious – recipes, decorating the house to the hilt, building the perfect collection of holiday tunes to play and finding fun activities to keep everyone engaged throughout. The [...]

(NC)—A sweet and savoury seasoning is rubbed on the turkey before roasting. Turkey is served with a garlic-pear puree. Ingredients: • 1 (12 pounds) turkey • 2 tablespoons olive oil Seasoning: • 2 tablespoons dry mustard • 2 teaspoons ground sage • 1 teaspoon each garlic powder, dried marjoram leaves • 1 teaspoon each dried [...]