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One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This simple one-pan recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is quick and tasty. Slice and roast potatoes. Toss shrimp with seasoning. Flip potatoes and scatter shrimp and feta...

Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

This delicious and nutritious salad from NYT Cooking takes only a few minutes to make. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add the peppers and beans...

Honey Baked Chicken Drumsticks

by Susan Hanna This sheet-pan recipe from NYT Cooking combines chicken drumsticks and root vegetables with a delicious honey sauce. Marinate the chicken for 1 to 24 hours in advance...

The Piggy Market Potato Salad

 by Gay Cook   Chef Dave Neil of The Piggy Market Chef Dave Neil of The Piggy Market     Serves 6 – 7I had a sneak preview...

Gay Cook’s strawberry shortcake

1 1/3 cups granulated sugar plus 2 tsp (10 ml) ¼ tsp (1 ml) salt zest and juice of 1 lemon 4 eggs at room temperature, separated 3...

Indian style chicken burger with chutney and raita

Photo: © Chris Freeland This recipe is from ACE Bakery out of Toronto. It opened in 1993 as an artisan bakery creating hand-made, European-style rustic...

Gay Cook’s Thai noodle salad with shrimp

Makes 5 - 6 servings This is a delicious one-dish-meal salad during our hot summer. Feel free to vary the vegetables depending on...

Gay Cook’s fresh asparagus mimosa salad

Makes 4 – 6 servings Different asparagus varieties of thin or thick spears appear in our gardens and in the market throughout the spring and...

Gay Cook’s Mocha Fudge Tart

¼ cup (50 ml) granulated sugar 6 tbsp (75 ml) butter, cut into small pieces at room temperature 1 egg yolk ¾ cup (275 ml) all-purpose, unbleached...

Canadian food service industry makes a strong showing

Winter 2012 was a strong quarter for the Canadian food service industry, according to The NPD Group , a leading market research company....

Gay Cook’s sorrel soup

 Makes 4 - 6 servings Sorrel is a delightful sour-tasting herb that makes delicious olive green soup and adds a tasty bite to salads....

Gay Cook’s fresh strawberry sorbet drizzled with chocolate sauce and served with Paris wafers

  4 - 5 servings I am completely biased towards our delicious local June strawberries with their amazing luscious, juicy, sweet taste. The are...

Gay Cook’s cheese soufflé roulade with spinach filling

Makes 5 servings This is a melt-in - the mouth souflé that is baked in a flat pan, filled and rolled, then served inslices. It...

Gay Cook’s tips for making soufflés

Although soufflés may seem intimidating, they are easy if you follow the simple tips outlined here A soufflé cooked in a hot oven will rise...

Gay Cook’s sweet and spicy nuts

Makes about 3 cups 3 cups (750 mL) whole almonds, pecans and or walnuts 1 large egg white 1 tsp (5 ml) water 3 tbsp (40 ml) granulated...

Gay Cook’s pear and Roquefort salad

Makes 4-5 servings Pear and Roquefort are a great combination - the sweetness of the pear contrasts wonderfully with the piquant cheese. 3-12 red or green...

Gay Cook’s fresh minted ice tea

6 – 8 servings Freshly made ice tea made with tea leaves is so refreshing on a hot day and it can’t be compared to...

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