Summer recipes

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    Apple Blackberry Pie

    • Using an assortment of baking apples makes for a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Select plump, firm blackberries and don't wash them until ready...
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    Apple Cucumber Juice

    • Combining green fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of water makes for refreshing and hydrating juice – great for a midmorning boost.
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    Apple Mint Iced Tea

    • Sweet yet tart apples, such as Granny Smith, are best to give this iced tea a refreshing apple taste. 
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    Apricot Almond Energy Bars

    • With no added sugar and lots of fruit, these soft, chewy bars are a nice alternative to store-bought granola bars. Although they take a little time...
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    Artichoke, Sun-Dried Tomato and Pancetta Gemelli

    • Squeeze juice from 2 of the lemons into large bowl; add 3 cups water. Set aside. Work with 1 artichoke at a time and rub all cut edges with...
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    Atlantic Shrimp Salad on Rye

    • Atlantic (or cold-water) shrimp are prized for their tenderness and sweet taste. And they're a sustainable seafood option, too. These tiny shrimp...
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    Bacon and Tomato Burgers

    • Bacon adds moistness and, of course, that extra smokiness to burgers. To complete the BLT theme, a dollop of mayonnaise is optional.
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    Baked Corn and Tomatoes

    • This colorful dish is great with mashed potatoes and meat patties or sausages. You can substitute 3 cups (750 mL) frozen niblets for the canned.
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    Baked Perch Rolls

    • You can use other thin fish fillets for this recipe. Try freshwater fish, such as striped bass, North American tilapia or American channel catfish.
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    Baked Stuffed French Toast With Blueberry Sauce

    • You can use homestyle sliced white bread as an alternative to challah or egg bread. If the bread is fresh, leave the slices out for an hour or bake...
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    Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

    • Grilled and lightly dressed summer vegetables are equally delicious when served warm or at room temperature.
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    Balsamic Potato Salad

    • In pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool; cut in half, or quarter if large. Place in bowl....
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    Barbecue Loin of Pork with Porchetta Flavours

    • Porchetta, a spit-roasted suckling pig, is usually the centrepiece of joyous outdoor celebrations. This loin of pork won't feed the whole...
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    Barbecue Poached Salmon with Basil Mayonnaise

    • This is not real poaching but rather more like steaming, leaving the salmon to taste as if it were simmered in aromatic liquid. It's magnificent...
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    Barbecued Jumbo Shrimp with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

    • Throw a few shrimps on the barbie, mate, for an ideal appetizer.
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    Barbecued Peach Pork Chops

    • Serve these chops with beans and mashed potatoes for an easy, crowd-winning meal.
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    Basic Iced Coffee

    • Place ice cubes in heatproof glass. Pour in coffee cream or milk if desired. Pour in hot  coffee. Sweeten to taste. For extra-frothy (a nice...
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    Bay Leaf and Salt-Baked Trout

    • Fresh bay leaves are readily available in the fresh herb section of most grocery stores. If you can't find them, stuff the trout cavities with...
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    Beef and Mushroom Cheeseburgers

    • In food processor, finely chop mushrooms with onion; scrape into large bowl. Add beef, thyme, mustard, salt, and black and cayenne peppers; mix...
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    Beef and Pepper Kabobs

    • The secret to perfectly done kabobs is to leave a bit of space between ingredients on the skewer.
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    Beer-Battered Corn Dogs

    • To serve this fairground treat as a fun appetizer, cut the hotdogs into four or six pieces and serve with ballpark mustard as a dip. You can find...
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    Beer-Brined Pork Chops

    • Brining the chops in beer gives you juicy, tender and tasty results. For a more intense flavour, use molasses instead of brown sugar. You can use...
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    Beer-Steamed Clams

    • Mildly flavoured wheat beer doesn't overpower the delicate taste of clams. Serve with crusty bread to absorb the broth, which retains the true...
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    Beet Salad

    • Light and refreshing, this side salad offsets the heartiness of the choucroute.
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    Beet, Borgonzola and Walnut Salad

    • In small skillet over medium-high heat, toast walnuts until fragrant and golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop; set aside. Cut beets...
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    Berries and Chocolate Cupcakes

    • Adding jam to the icing not only colours it beautifully but also adds a berry flavour. These cupcakes look quite elegant and make an easy yet...
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    Berries with Sabayon

    • In bowl, combine strawberries and raspberries. Divide among 6 dessert goblets or dishes. Set aside. Sabayon: In large heatproof bowl over...
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    Berry Almond Trifle

    • This trifle is a simple yet harmonious combination of berries, amaretto-soaked angel food cake and our classic Vanilla Custard. You can use frozen...
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    Best Ever potato salad

    • By chance I added smoked paprika to this salad, and what a great surprise in taste.
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    Bibb Lettuce with Tomato Vinaigrette

    • Spring means a great selection of lettuces and salads with a bit of flair. Bibb or Boston lettuce fills the bill, especially when tossed with a...


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