I developed this Jerk Chicken recipe for my friend’s butcher shop, Di Liso’s Meats, at the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. If you’re ever there, stop by and say hi to Johnny! He’s a great guy who has a wealth of information about all things meat. Johnny wanted ...
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It’s that time of year again! The sun is shining, the weather is beautiful, and peaches are in season – but so are fruit flies. Those nasty little pests fly around the kitchen and hover around summer fruit ripening on your kitchen counter – gross! They seem to appear out ...
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Do you have pitas in your bread bin that are starting to dry out? This Fattoush Salad will help you use them up in a delicious way. Fattoush Salad is a Middle Eastern salad that’s made using day-old (or toasted) pitas, chopped vegetables, and fresh herbs. Just like croutons ...
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Take advantage of strawberry season with these yummy No-Bake Individual Strawberry Cheesecakes. They’re quick, simple, and tasty — not to mention perfect for entertaining since they get made a head time. And because these Strawberry Cheesecakes are no-bake, you and your house will stay cool! The bottom layer of this no-bake ...
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If a recipe calls for shallots and you’re fresh out, you can use equal parts minced garlic and green onion instead.
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A lot of recipes will call for a pound of something – a pound of potatoes, a pound of carrots, etc. This can easily be figured out if there’s a scale handy. However, if you’re grabbing produce at the farmers market, a scale may not be around. When guesstimating a ...
Read More »1 fully squeezed juicy lime will give you approximately 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
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Most wooden cutting boards come pre-oiled and ready to repel anything it comes in contact with. However, with every wash, the oil slowly wears away, eventually leaving a dry board that will absorb liquids and odours and is also vulnerable to cracking. This is why it’s important to maintain wooden cutting ...
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Hard-boiled (or hard-cooked) egg yolks will have a greenish outer layer if they are over-cooked. To avoid this, follow these steps: Print How do you Cook Hard-boiled Eggs without the Yolks Turning Greenish? Yum IngredientsEggsInstructionsPlace eggs in a single layer in a pot. Gently cover eggs by 1 inch with ...
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This gift guide has you covered with some great gift ideas for dads who love to cook and some outside-the-box suggestions! Game – Foodie Fight Right now, this is one of my favourite game. It’s so much fun to play, especially if you think you know everything about food and ...
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I was asked this question a few weeks ago and thought it was a great question, especially with holiday entertaining just around the corner. Here’s where is can get confusing: Both are great for making appetizers. Both are Ready-Made pastry. Both just have to be baked. Both are used for ...
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“What Brand of Knife do You Use at Home?” This has to be the most popular question I get asked. The brand of knife I prefer is “sharp.” To me, it doesn’t matter what brand of knife I use - as long as it’s sharp and sits well in my hand. ...
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Kary Osmond Easy Recipes and Helpful Cooking Tips 
