Canada Day recipes

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    Beaver Cupcakes

    • These treats are quick and easy to make and decorate. So keep the kids as busy as a beaver with an afternoon of fun.
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    Beef or Bison Kabobs with Great Canadian Steak Spice

    • To save on last-minute preparations, skewer and refrigerate the meat without the steak spice for up to 8 hours. Brush with oil and sprinkle with...
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    Canada Day Cake

    • Fireworks, friends and food. Throw a party for Canada Day and serve this special strawberry maple-leaf flag cake. Start with a 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L)...
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    Canada Day Picnic Sandwich

    • Want something special to celebrate our country's birthday? Make Canada's best sandwich to put in your picnic hamper on any July 1. Simply hollow...
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    Caramelized Beer Onions

    • Golden onions cooked to sweetness add pizzazz to the beef on buns.
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    Cedar-Planked Salmon with Maple-Mustard Glaze

    • Grilling the salmon on water-soaked cedar planks infuses it with a delightfully smoky taste, plus the sauce gives it a golden glaze. If you can't...
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    Chicken Caesar Sandwich

    • 2003 Canada Day Challenge Runner Up
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    Chicken Sandwich on a Pita

    • The 2001 Canada Day Chicken Challenge Runners-Up
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    Cold Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumsticks

    • This crispy classic is equally tasty hot or cold.
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    Cookies And Cream Torte

    • Cookie Layers: In large bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar until well combined; beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating until fluffy. Stir...
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    Crunchy Drumsticks

    • Packable, snackable drumsticks with a crispy-crunchy golden coating will please the entire family. You can also use this coating for chicken...
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    Curried Lentil, Wild Rice and Orzo Salad

    • This innovative, cool salad partners deliciously with any main dish.
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    Fanny Pack Trail Mix

    • For cross-country skiers or skaters, how about a new fanny pack with a high-energy trail mix?
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    Garlicky Prime Rib and Rosemary Rack of Pork

    • Think big when you're entertaining this summer and grill a succulent roast of beef or pork to satisfy a crowd. Just close the lid on a...
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    Green Bean and Barley Salad

    • This unusual combination of crunchy-fresh beans and hearty barley is a tasty salad that can be made ahead of time – perfect for a picnic.
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    Green Pea Vichyssoise

    • This is a smooth, creamy start for a casual summer meal. Fresh peas, in season for Canada Day, give this cold soup its sweet flavour and velvety...
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    Ham, Chutney and Cheese Panini

    • Cut 2 oval panini buns horizontally in half. Spread cut sides with chutney and mustard. Layer ham and onion on bottom halves; sprinkle or layer...
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    Lemon Thyme Quail

    • The lemony thyme marinade mellows the robust taste of the quail.
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    Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies

    • Complete your Canada Day celebration with the addition of these red-and-white maple leaf cookies.
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    Middle East Spice Rub

    • For every 4 servings (1 lb/500 g boneless or 2 lb/1 kg bone-in) meat or poultry, mix 2 tbsp (25 mL) spice rub; 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; and 1...
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    Mini Lobster Rolls

    • Enjoy these in little pieces as in the recipe, or divide the filling among small buns.
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    Mom's Coleslaw

    • Winter vegetables such as carrots, onions and cabbage are very economical and they keep well.
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    Nanaimo Bars

    • Nobody disputes the origin of these treats (Nanaimo, B.C.), but there's always an opinion on the exact ingredients.
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    O Canada Cupcakes

    • Show your patriotic spirit with red and white iced cupcakes. Don't forget the flag. If you want maple leaves, pour melted red (candy) moulding...
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    Pina Colada Cheesecake

    • In bowl, stir cookie crumbs with coconut; stir in butter until moistened. Lightly grease 9-inch (2.5 L) springform pan. Centre on square of...
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    Queen-Size Cookies

    • These cookie-monster dreams invite all-day nibbling as picnickers break off chunks. You can halve the recipe if you wish.
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    Strawberry Mousse Meringue Torte

    • For this freezer-ready meringue cake, we offer two techniques to set the gelatin: in the refrigerator or the quicker method of chilling the bowl of...
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    Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

    • This stunning swirled cheesecake makes delicious use of strawberry season's finest. Even the most carefully made cheesecakes sometimes end up with...
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    Tasty Extra-Lean Burgers

    • Grated onion and tomato juice provide moisture for extra-lean beef in this selection from Canadian Living's June issue story, "Our Very Best...
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    The Best Beef Burger with Toppings

    • Burger: In bowl, beat egg and water with fork; mix in bread crumbs, onion, mustard, salt, Worcestershire and pepper. Mix in beef. Shape into...


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