Simmer recipes

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    ''Sure to Please'' Chicken Cacciatore

    • I like to prepare dishes for guests that allow me to enjoy their company. In order to do this, I select dishes that can be prepared before the...
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    2003 International Chowder Winner

    • John Petcoff, co-owner of seafood restaurant Oyster Boy in Toronto, carried off the grand prize at last year's chowder simmer-off at P.E.I.'s...
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    2003 Paderno P.E.I. Chowder Champion

    • Chef Jeff McCourt of the Courtyard Café in Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown gussies up his chowder with even more seafood,...
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    All-in-One Chicken with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    • Cut chicken into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. In large deep skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken. Transfer to...
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    Allison's Mussels

    • Sitting around a bowl of mussels, dipping them into their white-wine cooking liquid or melted garlic butter is a grand way to start a summer party....
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    Antipasto Pickles

    • These colourful vegetables look best when all the pieces are uniformly cut. Look for a white wine vinegar that has 6 per cent acetic acid indicated...
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    Anytime Seafood Bake

    • By Tania Chugani, winner, Fish or Shellfish category and Grand Prize winner. Not only did we love this dish, but also the whole presentation,...
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    Apple Cinnamon Porridge

    • In saucepan, bring water, apple juice, apple, raisins, SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend and cinnamon to boil; stir in rolled oats. Reduce heat and...
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    Apple Cranberry Sauce

    • This chunky fruit sauce has a subtle orange flavour that complements turkey beautifully but suits roast chicken, duck, goose or pork as well.
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    Apricot Almond Rice

    • "I came up with this recipe when I needed a rice dish to go with an Easter ham," says Elizabeth.
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    Apricot and Raisin Rice Pudding

    • Cooking the rice in milk makes a pudding that's creamy even with lowfat 1% or 2% milk. Dried fruits, especially apricots, add extra calcium; you...
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    Apricot Grunt

    • Dumplings: On baking sheet, toast hazelnuts in 350°F (180°C) oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove to towel and rub off as much...
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    Apricot Honey Compote

    • This floral, fruity compote is great served on any mild-flavoured hot cereal. 
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    Artichoke Bean Ragout

    • “This ragout is so delicious that my mom often requests it as a main course,” says Cushing. Use it in the menu or make it into a meal...
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    Artichokes with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise

    • For a succulent intro to a leisurely meal, pluck each tender leaf with your fingertips, dip it into the mayonnaise, then draw it through your teeth.
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    Asparagus and Leek Soup

    • Be sure to wash leeks thoroughly under cold running water, spraying the water in between all layers to rinse away any grit.
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    Baby food: Dhal for Beginners

    • (8 months +) Don't raise your eyebrows! This intensely coloured purée is packed with nutrients, and the ground spices provide flavour without...
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    Baby food: Halibut with Leeks and Broccoli

    • (8 months +) The mild flavour of halibut is always a hit with little ones. The sweetness of the leeks mellows the broccoli's bitterness for a...
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    Baby food: Pork Chops and Applesauce

    • (8 months +) This classic combination is comfort food for little palates, too. For variety, replace the apple with pears or prunes. Try to choose...
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    Baby Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad

    • Dressing: In bowl, whisk together oil, sherry, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2...
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    Baked Chicken Cacciatori

    • serve with Rosted garlic butter bruschetta or any rustic bread, It always tastes better the next day.
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    Baked Rigatoni and Meatballs

    • The meatballs take a little time to prepare, but they boost this pasta dish to a deliciously flavourful meal.
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    Balsamic Syrup

    • Here's how to use inexpensive balsamic vinegar to create some of the depth and roundness that you'd find in an aged balsamic. Drizzle the syrup...
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    Barbecue Side-Burner Rice

    • Cook this on the barbecue side-burner or in the microwave oven.
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    Barley Lentil Soup

    • Omit the yogurt for a vegan soup - a stellar warm-up on a chilly day.
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    Basic Applesauce

    • Peel, core and slice apples. In saucepan, combine apples, water, and cinnamon (if desired); bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer, stirring...
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    Basic Béchamel Sauce

    • In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, salt and pepper; bring to...
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    Basic White Sauce

    • We made this rich and creamy béchamel sauce a little on the thin side so that our baked pastas would stay saucy.
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    BBQ Sauce

    • 1. Place oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and garlic. Saute over medium heat until translucent (approx 2-3 min.). 2. Mix the bouillon and...
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    Bean and Squash Soup

    • Mashing some of the kidney beans called for in this recipe makes for an irresistibly creamy vegetable soup.


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