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1. Beef Tenderloin Salad

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   This recipe has 3 components to it -- beets, goat cheese phyllo packets and an egg. You can choose to put all three together on one dish, make 3 distinct dishes, or create one unique combination.

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. Corn and Goat Cheese Crêpes

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4. Couscous with Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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5. Banana Oat Bars

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6. Matzo Rhubarb Cobbler

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7. Lamb and Mushroom Stew

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8. Chicken, Linguisa and Vegetable Soup

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9. Chili Chocolate Truffles

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   Hot chili and chocolate make a surprisingly good combination. Sweet, smooth chocolate flavour melts on your tongue and satisfies your taste buds, then finishes with a kick of heat.

10. Cabernet Béarnaise Sauce

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11. Cabernet Beef Wellington

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12. 5 Minute Shrimp with Coconut Curry Sauce

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    This dish comes together so quickly it will amaze you and your family. You can try it with Thai green or yellow curry as well. To save time, purchase peeled uncooked shrimp.  ...

13. Chicken with Apples

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14. Cranberry Pistachio Muffins

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15. Apple-Cranberry-Currant Crumble

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16. Glazed Peach Pie

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17. Steamed Clams with Lemon Grass

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    This is a quick and lemon-lime-tasting recipe adapted from The Young Thailand Cookbook by Wandee Young and Byron Ayanoglu (Random House Canada). Fresh clams are a must. Look for specimens that have intact ...

18. Grilled Tomatoes

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    This recipe is quick and tasty. It's a great way to use up all of those tomatoes that are so abundant in late summer.  ...

19. Stir-Fried Pork over Couscous

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    This is a quick and delicious recipe I updated from an old issue of Sunset Magazine.  ...

20. Cornmeal Crêpes with Berries

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    Spread your favourite jam on each crêpe and spoon a dollop of whipped cream sweetened with sugar and a splash of Luxardo Maraschino liqueur to transform this appetizer into a luscious dessert. ...

21. Herb and Garlic Shrimp Kabobs

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    This is a quick and delicious appetizer courtesy of McCormick Canada. The shrimp can be replaced with large scallops. Serve with lemon or lime wedges. These are also delicious cold. Remember, if you're ...

22. Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Green Curry

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    Serve this tasty meal over Thai Kitchen Jasmine Rice. Recipe courtesy of McCormick Canada.

23. Greek Salad Wrap

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    These wraps make a tasty and quick lunch or dinner. Use chicken, turkey, lamb or pork in place of beef, if you'd like.  ...

24. Chelsea Buns

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25. Wild Salmon in Absinthe

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    Saumon Sauvage à l'Absinthe

26. Mussels Mediterranean

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    Mussels make a quick and satisfying appetizer or light meal for two. Just be sure to discard any that haven't completely opened by the end of the cooking time.  ...

27. Asian Noodle Bowl

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    So simple to make with so few dishes to clean up - a nutritious dinner in a bowl. This dish can be prepared quickly in the microwave. However, a wok or frying pan can be used as an alternative.  ...

28. Spelt Pizza Dough

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    Why call for delivery when you can make quick and fresh pizza in about half the time. Spelt is an ancient grain grown throughout Europe and North America. It has a nutty flavour, and is a great ...

29. Chicken With Curried Honey Pineapple Sauce

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    ... on sale and keep them in the freezer for quick no-fuss meals.  ...

30. Chicken Kiev

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    Another fun dish, which when done with minimal care can make you a kitchen hero. Especially when the butter spurts. Steamed vegetables, minimally seasoned, will pair nicely with this rich dish.  ...

31. Linguine with Baby Spinach, Olive Oil, Feta and Chili Peppers

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    ... It’s an “easy mid-week dinner, or leisurely weekend lunch that’s healthy, sexy and spicy.” Everything you want, says Lesley, in a quick-and-easy pasta dish. This dish screams ...

32. Kheer

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    ... it can be a tricky and often long process, this particular version is fairly quick and unintimidating. Regardless, rice pudding isn’t the sort of thing you can leave unattended. You must work ...

33. Vindaloo

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    ... from a book called Quick and Easy Indian Cuisine). Her trick of using grainy mustard rather than mustard seeds and vinegar saves both time and fuss. Like the mulligatawny, this is the sort of recipe ...

34. Cooking Challenge - Ham Steak

    (Matching tags: chardonnay,cooking competition,quick,convenience food,pork,recipes)

    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 ...

35. Cooking Challenge - Eggplant

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

    ... as steak, and preparing them can be just as quick and easy. Eggplants do need a certain amount of preparation time, though. They contain bitter juices that, if not dealt with properly, can make the eggplant ...

36. Magic Rice in My Bowl

    (Matching tags: convenience food,essentials,exotic,farming,growing,quick,side dish)

    First, despite appearances to the contrary, this rice has nothing at all to do with magic mushrooms. It's actually rice that doesn't need to be cooked (at least in the traditional way) before it's eaten. ...

37. Grilled Fish Redux

    (Matching tags: market,summer,grill,quick,vegetables,fish,health,side dish,fruit,how-to,recipes,gourmet)

    Now that you've become an expert at grilling all kinds of fish, you're going to need a few fish sauce recipe to keep handy. My favourite way of having grilled fish is to first marinate it in a mixture ...

38. Tempt Your Taste Buds

    (Matching tags: soup,beef,lunch,summer,quick,vegetables,comfort,fruit,recipes)

    Wherever in this expansive land you happen to call home, the summers are either hot and dry or hot and humid. How do we keep fed and cool on those scorching days? Easy. We have at our disposal the wealth ...

39. Fast Food

    (Matching tags: old world,beef,quick,convenience food,fish,eggs,comfort,health,cookbook,fruit,recipes)

    It’s the antithesis of the gourmet food industry — rich in artery-clogging fat globules, containing levels of sodium that would make even the salt flats of Nevada cry, mass-produced on a scale and with ...

40. Cooking School -- Papaya

    (Matching tags: soup,new world,essentials,summer,natural,quick,vegetables,brunch,exotic,health,fruit,recipes,gourmet)

    I admit that my first bite of papaya was not at all what I was expecting. Peach-coloured, juicy, I imagined the taste would be sweet and cantaloupe-like. Anything but, actually. Floral, musky, the flavour ...

41. World's Largest Smoothie

    (Matching tags: award,breakfast,brunch,children,comfort,convenience food,farming,frozen,fruit,fun,health,milk,natural,quick,recipes,summer,yogurt)

    Recently, the Dairy Farmers of Canada set a new Guinness Record for the world's largest smoothie at the Bust-a-Record Dairy Day celebration on Toronto's waterfront. It was a 1,000-litre All Canadian Blueberry ...

42. Weekend Barbecue Party

    (Matching tags: beef,budget,festivals,summer,quick,vegetables,pork,comfort,holiday,how-to,recipes)

    June 21st may have been the official start of summer, but for most people July 1st marks the real beginning. Vacations, days at the beach, the end of another year of school, long, hot days -- so many reasons ...

43. Cooking Challenge - Grilled Pizza

    (Matching tags: syrah,restaurant,budget,bread,sausage,fun,summer,grill,frozen,quick,vegetables,how-to,recipes,gourmet)

    ... grilled. But, it is quicker and will still acquire a really nice, crunchy bottom. With a little attention, your grilled pizzas will be the envy of your friends. Pizza grilled on a charcoal barbecue ends ...

44. New Cocktail to Welcome the World

    (Matching tags: essentials,gin,cocktail,spirit,new world,fun,summer,grapes,politics,quick,italian,how-to,recipes,wine)

    This weekend's G20 and G8 summits in Toronto are sure to leave a few residents and visitors a little hot under the collar. Let's show the world what great hosts Canadians can be. Mott's Clamato is a truly ...

45. Maple Syrup

    (Matching tags: sustainable,new world,budget,lunch,quebec,natural,quick,maple syrup,brunch,breakfast,pancakes,winter,pie,recipes,gourmet)

    At one stage in a life of experimentation with ordinary kitchen objects, I made a still. Using nothing more than a pressure cooker, a length of copper tubing, cold running water in the sink, and a heady ...

46. Kitchen Essentials - Meringue

    (Matching tags: budget,essentials,summer,quick,sparkling wine,eggs,brunch,wine pairing,health,cakes,cookies,liqueur,fruit,how-to,recipes,gourmet)

    Cue the percussion! Let's dance! Oh, wait a minute … this is about meringue, not merengue. You may not believe it, but the two have a lot in common. Alright, so one's a type of food and the other's a dance. ...

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. Get Your Cottage Pantry Summer-Ready

    (Matching tags: lunch,essentials,travel,summer,natural,frozen,quick,convenience food,maple syrup,brunch,breakfast,pancakes,comfort,health,holiday,fruit,how-to,recipes,wine,gourmet)

    ... a quick scan of grocery store shelves reveals the plethora of products available in Tetra Paks. Milk, broth, juice - and, of course, wine - are among cottage necessities that preserve well in Tetra Paks ...

49. SOSCuisine.com Goes National

    (Matching tags: store flyers,budget,meal planning,quick,convenience food)

    A little over a year ago, in the April 2009 issue of Tidings Magazine to be exact, I wrote about SOSCuisine.com in an article that focussed on how to prepare great-tasting, gourmet meals without the expense. ...

50. Lunch Hour Blues

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    Is the lunch hour a thing of the past? Do you take a lunch break every day? Apparently, 72% of Canadians take 45 minutes or less. I know I tend to work through lunch. For better or worse, I like the ...

51. 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 ...

52. 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 ...

53. Victoria Day Grill Fest

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    At last! It's Victoria Day weekend and the grilling season has officially arrived. According to the recent Weber Canadian GrillWatch Survey(TM), successful outdoor cooking depends on three factors - a ...

54. Kitchen Essentials - lettuce

    (Matching tags: summer,quick,vegetables,brunch,wine pairing,italian,health,side dish,fruit,recipes,gourmet)

    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 ...

55. Q & A - onions

    (Matching tags: plants,natural,frozen,quick,how-to,eats)

    Cooking is a science. Toss out the recipe and cook with passion. I'm sure you've heard it all before. The problem is that we're not all scientists or masters of improvisation, resulting in some recipes ...

56. Kitchen Essentials - Storage Solutions

    (Matching tags: décor,kitchens,renovation,quick,comfort,how-to)

    Kitchens were, at one time, the domaine of the housewife who was solely responsible for preparing her family's meals. Now, the whole family is likely to pitch in and help. But, if your home's kitchen is ...

57. Cooking School -- Mizuna

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    Looking for something a little different, a little unique? How about trying mizuna? This slightly pungent member of the mustard family is a type of Japanese green used primarily in soups. But, there's ...

58. Breakfast On-The-Go

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    Is a quick cup of coffee your breakfast of choice? Or is it a necessity thanks to lack of time? Everyone's heard by now that breakfast is a very important part of the day. A healthy morning start will ...

59. 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)

    ... quick and delicious. You can use regular bacon instead of pancetta if you'd prefer. Pancetta is cut from pork belly and has been cured for about three weeks. It tastes considerably less salty than typical ...

60. 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 ...

61. Mad About Fruit

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    With spring now in full swing, it's a great time to stock up on fresh fruit juices. Pick up a few bags of grapefruits and oranges to squeeze yourself. Although the nutrients present in boxed juices and ...

62. Cooking School - Bok Choy

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    Bok Choy, sometimes called Pak Choi or Joi Choi, is that wonderful slim green vegetable resembling swiss chard. Usually reasonably priced, its mildly sweet flavour and healthful properties make a great ...

63. Reach Your Peak With Citrus

    (Matching tags: breakfast,brunch,convenience food,fruit,gourmet,health,how-to,natural,quick,recipes)

    Are you hoping to get your body all toned up for summer? Before rushing off to the gym remember that incorporating natural, healthy options into daily eating habits is necessary to build and sustain energy ...

64. This Month in Tidings - February/March

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    new in this issue: There are those among us who revel in the frigid temperatures of the season and the mounds of snow. These are hardy souls. I have to admit that I can't count myself among them. ...

65. Microwave Gourmet

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    From kitchen saviour to maligned zapper, the microwave oven has had its share of ups and downs since making its way into Canadian kitchens in the 1970s. This wonder of the space age made for quick cooking ...

66. Kitchen Essentials - Pressure Cookers

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    What cooks meals in a fraction of the time, tenderizes tough cuts of meat and requires next to no fat? A pressure cooker, of course. It may be the perfect answer to the modern dilemmas of lack of time, ...

67. Cooking School - Indian Cuisine

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    I'm lucky enough to live in a city that overflows with the flavours and aromas of Indian cuisine. Indian cooks love mixing spices like turmeric, cumin, fennel, tamarind, coriander, chili, and so much more, ...

68. 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 ...

69. Chinese New Year 2010

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    Kung Hei Fat Choy! 2010 brings us two great reasons to celebrate today - Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year! The day of love also heralds the year of the tiger. People born under this sign are charming, ...

70. The Oyster is My World: Part 1

    (Matching tags: natural,quick,oysters,exotic,comfort,health,holiday,how-to,gourmet)

    ... flavourful, super healthy and perfect for a quick, light meal or a special occasion. Not to mention the fact they are renowned aphrodisiacs. What better way to kick off a perfect Valentine's Day meal than ...

71. February Warm-Ups

    (Matching tags: quick,vegetables,cheese,brunch,wine pairing,comfort,winter,side dish,recipes,eats,gourmet)

    ... In the meantime, how about trying out some delicious recipes that will help you forget about the icy wind outside? For a quick weeknight dinner, bake up a few chicken legs with a side of roasted potatoes ...

72. Cooking Challenge - Italian Broccoli

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

    ... for grilled chicken? Stir-fry it with a drizzle of soy sauce. How about a quick and delicious hot lunch? Spoon out some broccoli soup. Loaded with vitamins, minerals and even calcium, broccoli is my favourite ...

73. Extreme Cuisine - Squab

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    Yes, you read it correctly. Squab. No doubt, you're wondering about my sanity right about now. Who would want to eat pigeon? Squab, after all, is exactly that -- young pigeon. But don't worry, these pigeons ...

74. Quick and Healthy Recipes

    (Matching tags: natural,quick,convenience food,comfort,health,recipes,food,gourmet)

    Everyone knows it: pulling together a quick and healthy meal on a weeknight can be tough. We end up relying on take-out or packages of ready-to-cook food. Don't get me wrong; there's no shame in either ...

75. Convenience Goes Healthy

    (Matching tags: health,convenience food,quick,frozen,natural)

    I read a press release recently sent by McCain Foods Canada that explains the company's first steps at producing ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products that have simplified ingredients (read: made with ...