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Soft Polenta in a Mug
“Even when you only have a mug and microwave, you can get creative and stay healthy,” says personal chef Francesco Casetta. You need to think beyond pre-packaged, processed foods that you heat and serve, like this yummy polenta.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Soup
"When I want soup at a restaurant, it’s broccoli-cheese all the way. When I make it at home it’s creamy...
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Spaghetti & Meatball Soup
"A couple of nights a week our family ends up eating in shifts because everyone is going every which way,...
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Parmesan Baked Potatoes
"It always amazed me that this simple recipe could make potatoes taste so good. Mom liked to make them for...
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Parmesan Asparagus
"Nothing could be more simple than this side dish. Since it has just four ingredients, I assemble it in no...
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Parmesan Butternut Squash
"Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave...
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Pesto Twists
"Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the...
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Jamie Oliver’s Greens Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Leek, broccolini & spinach, toasted almond topping.
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Apulia Panini Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Inspired by his travels in the beautiful region of Apulia (the "Heel of the Boot") in Southern Italy, chef Michael...
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Salad Pizza
Instead of serving pizza with a salad, combine the two for a light, healthful one-dish meal.
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Egg and Bacon Spaghetti
With few ingredients and very little preparation time, you'll have this tasty dish whipped up in no time!
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Chicken and Spinach Calzone
Calzone is an Italian pizza pocket that uses pizza dough to wrap up a filling. The delicious filling here is...
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Bloody Witches Fingers
This is the perfect snack to pair with your potion or a hearty stew or soup. The spooky bread fingers...
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Tuna with Parsley and Pomegranate Salad
Fresh tuna steaks are pan-fried and served with a crisp salad of parsley, arugula, pear, pomegranate seeds and toasted pine...
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Grandma’s Minestrone
This amazing soup is perfect for a cold autumn's day.
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Lynn Crawford’s Baked Parma Ham, Pesto and Ricotta Frittata
Celebrity chef and Egg Farmers of Canada ambassador Lynn Crawford shares her version of the classic frittata using...
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Bacon-Wrapped Onions with Wild Blueberry and Cheese Filling
This unique recipe combines all of your favourite ingredients into one mouth-watering appetizer.
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Grilled Fingerling Potatoes and Cabernet Ketchup
Tom Gore Vineyards wines are a work of passion from second-generation Sonoma County grape farmer Tom Gore. In...
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Strata with Chard
This turn on the classic brunch dish marries the mild spinach-like flavour of chard with the richness of a quiche,...
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Frittata with Swiss Chard
A frittata is a great way to make a satisfying dinner with what's left in your fridge. Add in some...
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Parmesan
The tasty and golden butternut squash is one of the most versatile foods there is. You can use it in...
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Spinach Gnocchi
This recipe takes the classic gnocchi and turns it into a fresh and vibrant summer dish.
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Easy One-Step Spinach Lasagna
When you need to put a meal on the table that can feed a crowd, this vegetarian recipe saves time...
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Chicken & Wild Mushroom Risotto
One of the most famous dishes from Italy, risotto takes a lot of practice and patience to make right. But...
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Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore
An all-time favourite Italian dish made easy in the slow cooker! Dried herbs and fresh garlic give it an aromatic...
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Stovetop Italian Macaroni
It's not every day that a cost-conscious recipe pleases both the eye and the stomach, but this scrumptious stovetop Italian...
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Frittata Florentine
Eggs are not just for breakfast. Whip up a nutritious and delicious frittata for dinner in just 20 minutes.
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Pumpkin Bisque
This thick, creamy pumpkin bisque is rich with healthy antioxidants and a great way to fill you up on those...