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) [...]

(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 [...]