Spring recipes

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    Alphabet Soup

    • Kids love soup and reciting the alphabet – and we love this lower-sodium version of the canned stuff that we enjoyed in our youth. This is a...
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    Angel Food Cake With Lemon Curd and Mascarpone Cream

    • This classic cake is a sweet ending to a lovely dinner any time of year. If you like, garnish it with curls of lemon rind. A citrus zester with a...
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    April Fool's Day recipe: Apple Coleslaw

    • No fish-and-chips platter is complete without a tasty bowl of slaw. Use red-skinned apples for the best appearance.
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    April Fool's Day recipe: Cauliflower Milkshake

    • Serve this creamy soup to enjoy before dinner in fun heatproof glasses with parfait spoons.
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    April Fool's Day recipe: French Fry Cookies

    • Since this recipe makes plenty of classic sugar cookies, you'll have enough to fill the cookie jar, too.
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    April Fool's Day recipe: Pineapple Fish Sticks

    • Fish for dessert? The joke's on them when you serve up delicious deep-fried pineapple sticks. Serve warm with French Fry Cookies and Apple...
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    April Fool's Day recipe: Raspberry Ketchup

    • Serve in a squeeze bottle for fun with French Fry Cookies .
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    Asparagus Gruyere Tart

    • Simple to make and stunning to look at, this spring tart offers a vegetarian option.
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    Asparagus Mimosa Salad

    • Tender-crisp asparagus with a colourful egg, olive and artichoke garnish makes a beautiful presentation. Drizzling the vinaigrette just prior to...
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    Baby Vegetable Medley

    • Crisp, herb-scented vegetables herald spring. You can replace the baby zucchini and squash with two each sweet yellow peppers and zucchini, thickly...
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    Bacon and Onion Perogies

    • Food culture in Manitoba has been influenced largely by the influx of eastern European settlers to the province. Foods such as borscht, cabbage...
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    Baked Herb Sweet Potato Fries

    • We all love french fries. Kids can roll up their sleeves to toss the sweet potato sticks and spread them on the baking sheet. The natural sweetness...
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    Baked Spring Rolls With Chili Garlic Dipping Sauce

    • Spring rolls are always a big hit at parties, but they are usually deep-fried and high in fat. Baking spring rolls after brushing them with a touch...
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    Baked Zucchini Fries

    • Kids will love this take on fries, even though they're secretly made from an unexpected vegetable. Marinara Dipping Sauce makes a tasty alternative...
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    Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • Whip up this easy recipe for balsamic vinaigrette, a basic staple dressing, anytime for the oil-and-vinegar lovers at your table.
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    Beef Stir-Fry Curry

    • While cooking, turn on the exhaust fan or open a window to dissipate the aromas of this intricately spiced dish. Yogurt adds a lovely creamy tang.
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    Bengal-Style Fish Curry

    • This curry is based on the techniques and flavours of Bengali cuisine, which is noted for its many fish dishes. A firm-fleshed freshwater or...
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    Berry Coconut Cake

    • Instead of using both kinds of berries, you can double one or the other for this easy-to-transport treat. Frozen berries can be substituted for...
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    Bitter Greens Salad

    • A simply dressed salad makes an excellent showcase for locally grown greens. Peruse the market stalls for your favourites. Keep an eye out for...
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    Black Bean, Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry

    • In small bowl, whisk together black bean sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, sugar and 1/2 cup water; set aside. In wok, heat 1 tbsp of the oil over...
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    Broiled Tofu With No-Cook Peanut Sauce

    • Broiling tofu gives it a crispy texture without the hassle of deep-frying. The peanut sauce is so versatile that it can double as a veggie dip or...
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    Brown Rice and Toasted Bean Salad

    • Toasting corn and beans brings out earthy flavours and transforms this dish into an exotic South American–style salad.
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    Caramel Coconut Blondies

    •  Keep the blondies in the pan to overwrap and take to your bake sale. 
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    Caramel-Topped Semolina Cake

    • Centre rack in oven; heat to 350°F (180°C). Have 8-inch (1.2 L) round cake pan (preferably with at least 1-1/2-inch/4 cm side) at hand. In...
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    Chana Masala

    • This deliciously spiced dish is common vegetarian fare in India. If you're a fan of spice, add a finely chopped red chili or two along with the...
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    Charlotte Russe

    • Although this pretty show-off spring dessert looks elaborate, it's easy to make. We have suggested serving raspberry sauce, but you can substitute...
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    Chayote Salad

    • Both the chayote and dressing can be prepared ahead, but toss them together just before serving because liquid will drain from your vegetables if...
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    Chicken Amandine

    • Serve with: Boiled New Potatoes — Steamed Cabbage Wedges — Peas
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    Chicken and Snow Pea Stir-Fry

    • In bowl, toss together chicken, 1 tbsp of the oil, garlic, paprika and cumin. In wok or skillet, heat remaining oil over high heat; stir-fry ham...
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    Chicken Liver Matzo Ball Soup

    • Rinse livers; pat dry. Separate into lobes, cutting off membranes. Sprinkle with coarse salt. In skillet, heat schmaltz over medium heat; fry...


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