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1. Blueberry Pancakes

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   Soy beverages in Tetra Pak cartons are a great alternative to buttermilk and it is full of vitamins and minerals.

2. Bittersweet Chocolate Cake

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3. Mashed Turnips and Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Onions

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4. Barbecued Lamb Italian-Style

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5. Toody Ni Juniper Duck

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   ... will almost jump off the page onto your palate, even before you start cooking."  ...

6. Mole Poblano

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   This recipe is comprised of five steps. The first four steps can each be made a day or two ahead. Don't feel daunted by the long list of ingredients and the many steps. The variety of chilies can be found ...

7. Lamb and Mushroom Stew

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8. Blackened Catfish

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   This dish comes together in minutes, but be sure to turn on the fan because the cooking process creates some smoke. Serve French fries and a cooling side of coleslaw with the catfish.  ...

9. Jerk Drumsticks

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   This is a great dish to make when chicken drumsticks are on sale. It’s hot but sweet all at the same time. You can turn up the heat by adding additional cayenne pepper. Serve with black beans and rice. ...

10. V.K.'s Murgh Tikka Masala

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    Preparation of chicken tikka masala is a two step process — the tikka and the gravy. The chicken can be either grilled or cooked in the oven. Once the chicken is set for grilling, V.K. says the gravy process ...

11. Champagne Braised Beef

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12. Eggplant, Tomato and Gruyère Napoleons

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    Take advantage of fall’s bounty with these vegetarian stacks topped off with bubbly cheese. It may seem time-consuming to create “Napoleons” but they stack up in a snap. Try to find ...

13. Veal Shank in Hard Cider

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14. Apple Risotto

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15. Roasted Fennel, Tomatoes and Mushrooms

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16. Grilled Shrimp with Mango Salsa

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    Recipe adapted from Great Foods of the World -- Regional Italian, Mexican and Asian Cooking by Evan Kleiman, Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken and Joyce Jue (Fog City Press).  ...

17. Grilled Citrus Chicken Breast

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    Recipe adapted from Great Foods of the World -- Regional Italian, Mexican and Asian Cooking by Evan Kleiman, Susan Feninger, Mary Sue Milliken, Joyce Jue (Fog City Press).  ...

18. Braised Pork Tacos with Ancho Chiles

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    Recipe courtesy of Lobel’s Meat Bible (Raincoast Books).

19. Perfect Grilled Broccoli

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    Cauliflower can be combined with or substituted for broccoli. Both are great served with fish or chicken. Using a grill basket helps to keep vegetables from falling through the grill. Recipe ...

20. Scallops in Saffron Sauce

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    Courtesy of The Silver Spoon (Phaidon Press).

21. Green Asparagus with Morels and Asparagus Sauce

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    Asparagus is best when it’s served immediately. Remember to rinse the morels well because they can harbour sand. This recipe, created by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of New York’s Jean ...

22. Salmon with Capers

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    Serve these salmon fillets on a bed of green salad dressed simply in oil, salt and vinegar. Or, for a heartier meal, lay them over a scoop or two of creamy mashed potatoes.

23. Baked Eel

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    This white, meaty fish has great flavour whether its prepared simply or not. Rice and sautéed spinach make delicious accompaniments.

24. Wild Rice and Citrus Greens with Balsamic Glaze

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    Courtesty of David Wolfman of Cooking with the Wolfman  ...

25. Rabbit Sauce For Pasta

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    A flavourful recipe adapted from the California Culinary Academy.

26. janet jaikaran’s curry goat

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27. Yorkshire Pudding

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    There are two ‘tricks’ to really great Yorkshire Puddings: mixing the batter fully and a really hot pan to start them cooking.  ...

28. Boileau Venison Two Ways: Roasted Loin and Braised Short Rib

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29. Slow Grilled Tequila Chicken

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    Slow grilling over charcoal is the secret that adds loads of flavour to these chicken thighs.

30. Baked Cod with Panko Gremolata

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    I’ve become a big fan of Japanese breadcrumbs known as panko, and I’ve always loved gremolata, a mixture of parsley, lemon peel and garlic. Together, they make a big impact on a simple baked ...

31. Oven Roasted Fries

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    You can vary the flavour of these delicious oven fries by varying the seasonings, but always add paprika to the mix as it helps to brown the potatoes.

32. Ravioli with Walnut Sauce

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33. Pan-Fried Tuna with Spinach

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    Tuna is my favourite fish, and I try to prepare it as simply as possible. Alter the seasonings in this dish, depending on what you have on hand. Instead of mustard, mix herbs and seasonings with the olive ...

34. Nancy B’s Frittata, Sort Of

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    My BFFs are a wonderful group of women who meet regularly to eat, drink, talk and laugh together. One of the gang, Nancy B, is a vegetarian and an amazing cook. She makes cooking look effortless, ...

35. Foie Gras Poutine

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36. Big Fanny’s Borshch (More or Less)

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37. Kheer

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    So you didn’t need that mountain of rice. Suffice it to say that rice pudding is not only the perfect way to round off an Indian meal, it is also the quintessential comfort food. Though cooking ...

38. Vindaloo

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    A Portuguese-inspired dish from Goa, Vindaloo is one of my favourite curries. Not only is it flexible, versatile and easy to prepare but it delivers precisely the sort of soul-searing heat I crave. ...

39. Oven-Baked Breaded Eggplant

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    I serve this at room temperature on an antipasto tray. You can also serve it as Eggplant Parmesan by adding a bit of sauce and a slice of mozzarella to the top of each and baking until the cheese ...

40. Chicken Marsala

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    My mother started making this dish when we were small. Imagine four little kids sitting around a dinner table with palates so refined that we scarfed up Chicken Marsala like other kids eat Kraft Dinner. Of ...

41. Linguine Aglio Olio

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    Yes, my invention from the early 1960s. Who knew Italian cooking would become so popular over the years?  ...

42. Brasato al Barolo

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    An easy-to-make beef braised in Barolo.

43. Pasta Puttanesca

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    The secret is in the anchovies — many recipes call for just a few anchovies, but I think Puttanesca is best when the contents of an entire tin are used.

44. Extreme Cuisine - Smoked Olive Oil

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    Olive oil, smoked? That's right. Al Hartman and Brenda Chatelain of California experienced a middle-of-the-night flash of inspiration four years ago. Why not smoke olive oil? Hartman thought one night. ...

45. Beef Tenderloin 3 Ways

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    ... about her kitchen quickly, the whole operation probably took her about an hour. We had a fabulous time cooking, talking and eating. I love to cook and be creative in the kitchen, but having someone else ...

46. Lower Cholesterol With Margarine

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    Health Canada is now allowing some food producers to make claims about their products typically associated with pharmaceuticals. I'm completely in agreement with the argument that states that food can ...

47. Comforting Spaghetti Carbonara

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    Have you ever had a craving for a particular recipe only to discover that you're missing one or two ingredients? Frustrating, initially, but not, ultimately, a problem. Unless, of course, you're craving ...

48. Mussels for Mom

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    There's something so perfect about eating shellfish. Some people might say that it's sensual because mussels, shrimp, oysters and clams are typically eaten with our hands. But, for me, it's the pace that ...

49. Celebrate Mother's Day

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    This weekend, spend some time remembering all the things your mom did for you while you were growing up. Driving you to piano lessons or hockey practice, throwing a great birthday bash for you every year, ...

50. Full Moon Fever

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    Pimentón Spanish & Mediterranean Fine Foods was the venue on Monday, March 22 for the launch of the newest super-premium Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Full Moon is the latest offering from Pago Baldios ...

51. Striking Oil in Niagara

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    Forget yoga class — driving through Niagara is the kind of Zen experience that both relaxes and energizes. A recent visit found my husband and I exploring the many restaurants, shops and wineries we happened ...

52. Spanish Rev-Oil-ution

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    There’s a revolution happening in Spain. Actually, it’s been raging for well over a decade, if not two. Old ways and ideas are being tried, judged heretical and executed. A new religion based on quality ...

53. Tasting Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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    As I mentioned in the story “RevOILution” (Tidings December 09/January 10), tasting extra virgin olive oil is much like tasting wine. You’re assessing aromas, flavours, mouthfeel and finish. Traditionally, ...