From the boreal forest to the tundra; from the Prairie grasslands to Ontario’s Carolinian woodlands, Canada is stunningly rich with flora and fauna. Bio-diversity is our most valuable heritage. With 71,000 species which have been scientifically described and another estimated 69,000 * species yet to be named and classified, it becomes crystalline that the protection of our ecological heritage is absolutely paramount.
This Loyalist quick bread was likely brought to Canada with the first wave of immigration in the late 1700’s. More and more often, it’s possible to find good locally grown/milled corn meal. For this corn bread recipe I’ve used a
This may be the most delicious onion soup you’ve ever tasted. Using the great wheat beer, Blanche d Chambly, brewed by Unibroue (Sleemans), it is best when topped with a a full flavoured, well-aged cheddar like l’Ancêtre, also from Quebec.
This recipe is a delicious and easy way to incorporate vegetables into dinner. Canola oil is used to sauté and toast the barley to bring out its great flavor. • 4 cups (1 L) low-sodium vegetable broth • 1 Tbsp
These rich little toasts are the perfect beginning to a dinner party. 1 lb (500 g) Beef Marinating Flank Steak 1/2 cup (125 mL) maple syrup 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce 2 tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar 1/4 cup
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar • 3/4 cup (175 mL) ketchup • 1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce •
With an abundance of summer tomatoes, this is a great way to have a wonderful side dish. Use your favorite variety and bring out the flavors of a warmed salsa on your plate. • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut in
• 1 ¼ cups (310 mL) chicken stock • 1 cup (250 mL) dry couscous • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) turmeric • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ginger • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon • 1 cup (250 mL) dried cranberries
• 4 cups (1 L) corkscrew pasta • 1-19 fl. oz can (1- 540 mL can) chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 1 ½ cups (375 mL) celery, chopped • 1 ½ cups (375 mL) carrot, coarsely shredded • 1 ½
There is only one carrot cake in our family – my Mom’s recipe! It’s so popular that our former babysitter used it as her wedding cake. It uses self-rising flour, a mixture of cake & pastry flour, baking powder and
Chefs treasure the snowy, sweet flesh of B.C. halibut and over the years I’ve been lucky enough to haul in a couple. But none have been as large as those of these four utterly happy fishing guides in a scratchy
To Make Brown Rice Flour Blend: 1 ½ cups brown rice flour, 1 ½ cups potato starch, and 1 cup tapioca flour (also called tapioca starch). Blend thoroughly. Store, tightly closed, in a dark, dry place. • 1 cup (250
This healthy, delicious meal is easy to make and easy to enjoy. Eat it for lunch, dinner or even a picnic. Canola oil in the marinade and vinaigrette allows the zingy taste of the Dijon mustard and fresh herbs to
• 500 g (1/2 lb) lean ground beef • 2 garlic cloves • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ginger • 1 cup (250 mL) cooked lentils • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce, reduced sodium
First the history and then a recipe….note I didn’t write THE recipe because butter tarts are about as personal as it gets for a veteran baker. To understand this iconic Canadian tart, I turned to retired York University Professor Mary
To Make Sauce: Whisk together in small saucepan: 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) soy sauce and 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch. Stir in 3/4 cup (175 mL) low-sodium chicken broth and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sesame oil.
• 3 cups (750 mL) slivered almonds • 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) super fine granulated sugar • 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour or cocoa • 3 egg whites, at room temperature • 1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract
Choose your favourite ice cream and cake! For a more colourful option, make sure the cake and ice cream are different colours (e.g., vanilla ice cream over chocolate brownies). •4 egg whites • Salt, pinch • 1/2 cup (125 mL)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil • 3/4 cup (175 m ) chopped onion • 4 cups (1 L) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed in 1/2-inch (1.5 cm) pieces • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt • 6 eggs
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil • 2/3 cup (150 mL) finely chopped onion • 2/3 cup (150 mL) chopped tomato • 1 tsp (5 mL) grated fresh ginger • 1 to 2 green chilies, minced (or to taste)
• 3 egg whites • cream of tartar, pinch (or 1 tsp/5 mL lemon juice) • 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar • 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) almond extract Citrus sauce • 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogourt • 3
• 6 egg whites, at room temperature • 1/2 cup (125 mL) cream of tartar • 1-½ cups (375 mL) fine sugar • 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped pecans • 3/4 cup (175 mL) mini chocolate chips • 3/4 cup
To Make Brown Rice Flour Blend: 1 ½ cups brown rice flour, 1 ½ cups potato starch, and 1 cup tapioca flour (also called tapioca starch). Blend thoroughly. Store, tightly closed, in a dark, dry place. To Make Lentil Puree:
• 1 cup (250 mL) crunchy natural peanut butter • 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chickpea Flour • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) xanthan
• 3 eggs, separated • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar • 1/3 cup (75 mL) all purpose flour • Salt, pinch • 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon zest • 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice • 1 tbsp (15
Serve over fresh fruit and berries, or your favourite cake or ice cream, for a delectable after-dinner dessert. • 2 eggs • 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar • 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch • 1-½ cups (375 mL) milk • 1/2
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