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1. Gorgonzola Pesto

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2. Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza

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   Change the toppings, grill it on a charcoal or propane barbecue .... This recipe is quick, easy and delicious.

3. Couscous with Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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4. Barbecued Lamb Italian-Style

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5. Lasagna Bolognese

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   Save time by preparing the béchamel sauce while the meat sauce simmers. The lasagna can be assembled up to one day ahead. Cover and chill, then when you're ready, bake it.

6. Polenta with Sausage and Greens

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   Cook this recipe up even faster by picking up pre-washed and cut greens from the supermarket.

7. Creamy Italian Dressing

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   Not a rub at all, but a creamy dressing that takes advantage of the herbs in your cupboard. Change it up based on what herbs you have on hand.

8. Meatball Sub

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   You can buy frozen meatballs, but freshly made meatballs are so much better and so easy to make.

9. Jambalaya

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10. 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).  ...

11. 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).  ...

12. Grilled Risotto with Asparagus

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    This popular Italian rice dish has infinite variations. If you’re short on time, make this risotto a day or two ahead of when you need it. It can be reheated in the oven in just a few minutes.  ...

13. 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 ...

14. Italian Couscous

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15. 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 ...

16. Pasta with Figs and Gorgonzola Cheese

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    Figs are the most underrated fruit of all time, and I will continue to be their greatest fan. They are a good source of potassium, calcium, iron and dietary fibre. Reputed to be Cleopatra’s ...

17. 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 ...

18. 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?  ...

19. Bollito Misto Piemontese

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    A mixed bag of boiled meats infused with tons of Italian flavours.  ...

20. Italianito

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    Adding a bit of Limoncello warps the mint into a new stream of consciousness.

21. Cooking Challenge - Eggplant

    (Matching tags: herbs,grill,quick,vegetables,italian,gourmet)

    The Tidings Cooking Challenge is an opportunity for food lovers to try their hand at creating something together. Not all in the same kitchen, of course. Rather, try the recipe in your own time and then ...

22. Alberto Antonini Goes Haywire

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    Here's a quick update about the Haywire Winery. Alberto Antonini has agreed to act as consulting oenologist for British Columbia’s newest winery. Antonini was in the area recently touring the Okanagan ...

23. Wine Tasting Club - Arneis

    (Matching tags: old world,grapes,fish,exotic,italian,california,wine)

    Arneis, pronounced ar-NAYS, is a bit of an unknown in the world of wine. It's an Italian white grape that's been grown for hundreds of years in Piemonte. The name of the grape gives us some insight into ...

24. Cooking Q&A -- Parmigiano-Reggiano

    (Matching tags: aging,cheese,essentials,gourmet,italian,natural,sparkling wine)

    How do I know if I'm buying authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano? Parmigiano-Reggiano is made in only one part of the world -- northern Italy. The region where it's made is comprised of Reggio Emilia, Parma, ...

25. Le Marche - A Food Lover's Guide

    (Matching tags: old world,budget,festivals,travel,olives,aging,fish,exotic,italian,gourmet)

    I’ve long extolled the virtues of the wines from the Adriatic-bordering, Italian region of Le Marche. The wines generally over-deliver in quality versus price. And while Le Marche might not have the cache ...

26. New Cocktail to Welcome the World

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    ... Canadian drink invented here in 1969 to celebrate the opening of Marco's Italian restaurant at what was then called The Calgary Inn (now the Westin Calgary). The resident mixologist at the time was inspired ...

27. 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 ...

28. 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 ...

29. Little Bites

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    Young vegetables, baby vegetables, whatever you choose to call them, they are the trend that keeps on going. These offerings are the immature versions of vegetables, such as carrots, bok choy, corn, beets ...

30. The Return of the Sausage King

    (Matching tags: salami,sausage,fun,bacon,natural,pork,wine pairing,italian,how-to,recipes,award,gourmet)

    Angelo Bean, the "Sausage King" who was featured in the July/August 2009 issue of Tidings, will be leading cooking classes at Culinarium in Toronto.  Bean follows the “Italian Roots in Local Soil” philosophy ...

31. The Rice Man Cometh

    (Matching tags: bacon,gourmet,how-to,italian,reviews,wine pairing,risotto,sausage,salami)

    ... hand to match each of the six courses served with a complimentary Italian vintage. The lunch kicked off with a selection of salumi courtesy of “sausage king” Angelo Bean (see the same issue of Tidings) ...

32. Kitchen Essentials - lettuce

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    Red is the new green! Red lettuce, that is. Radicchio, Belgian endive, Boston red leaf lettuce, to name just a few. Punch up the visual impact of any salad by tossing in a few red leaves. Except for ...

33. Tidings Cooking Challenge - Cardoons

    (Matching tags: cooking competition,vegetables,brunch,wine pairing,exotic,italian,winter,side dish,how-to,recipes,gourmet)

    The Tidings Cooking Challenge is an opportunity for food lovers to try their hand at creating something together. Not all in the same kitchen, of course. Rather, try the recipe in your own time and then ...

34. Celebrate Mother's Day

    (Matching tags: water,cheese,brunch,wine pairing,italian,comfort,cooking oil,side dish,holiday,fruit,how-to,recipes,eats,food,gourmet)

    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, ...

35. Ice Cream Season Has Arrived

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    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! And we scream even louder when the weather is this warm. There are so many flavours, additions and toppings available that it makes choosing one especially ...

36. Tidings Cooking Challenge -- Grilled Shrimp and Pancetta Skewers

    (Matching tags: grill,bacon,quick,fish,wine pairing,italian,health,side dish,how-to,recipes,wine,gourmet)

    ... North American-style bacon. Some Northern Italian regions produce a lovely smoked pancetta that lends a deeper flavour than the regular type. Don't forget to serve the Chickpea Salsa along with it for ...

37. Cooking School - Artichokes

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    How often have you bypassed the artichoke display at the supermarket because the little bulbs look so impenetrable? You've no doubt seen its prickly thorns and heard of the inedible choke, not to mention ...

38. Secret Weapon

    (Matching tags: sparkling wine,italian,wineries,reviews,France,holiday,wine)

    What’s the world’s most undervalued wine? This tidbit can change your life. Knowing its name will save you money so inadvertently make you richer. Pouring it for family and friends will dazzle them, ...

39. Foodie Love

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    Looking for a way to keep the fire burning in your lover's eyes beyond Valentine's Day? Everyone's heard of the expression, "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach". Perhaps there's a modicum ...

40. When Pets Become Dinner

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    Have you ever bought a lamb chop and thought for a moment of Mary's cute, bouncy little pet who followed her to school one day? I usually don't have that problem. I have no difficulty looking forward ...

41. Worth the Wait

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    I am usually vague and non-committal when posed the often asked, all-too-general question, “How long can wine age?” The all-too-general answer, “it depends.” But with the proliferation of “trunk-aging” ...

42. Romantic Hearts

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    What better way to warm up during this cold month of February than by cozying up to the one you love and nibbling on a tasty bite or two? I'm talking about chocolate, of course. Cooking up an elaborate ...

43. Cooking Challenge - Italian Broccoli

    (Matching tags: cooking competition,natural,quick,convenience food,italian,health,side dish,how-to,recipes,eats,gourmet)

    ... in the stems. A couple of minutes later, add the broccoli tops and blanch for two more minutes. This Italian Broccoli recipe is a very elegant vegetable dish that's perfect for a party or any quick weeknight ...

44. Cooking School -- Lasagna

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    ... recognizes, is made with strips of pasta. Signori e signore, it's time for a quick Italian lesson. Lasagna is singular and refers to either one, sole, sheet of pasta or to the actual finished lasagna dish. ...

45. The Bitter Miracle

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    ... store. It is called Fernet Branca Amer. Fernet Branca is an Italian herbal liqueur with an almost magical ability to assist digestion. No matter how much I eat, no matter how rich the sauce or how fatty ...

46. Winter Warm-Up

    (Matching tags: scandinavian,italian,mexican,comfort,winter,health)

    ... sure to warm you up. Try some classic Mexican, Italian and Scandinavian classics if you're looking for intense flavours of heat and spice in every dish. Whether or not you're short on time, Mexican enchiladas ...