Mini Asparagus & Olive Tapenade Fillo Shells Recipe

Apr 24, 2013
Asparagus & Olive Tapenade Fillo Shells Recipe by Cookin' Canuck

If I had my choice, all cocktail parties would be sit-down affairs. Balancing a cocktail while trying to delicately nibble an hors d’oeuvres on a napkin inevitably turns into a messy handshake, a cocktail-doused dress or an hors d’oeuvres on the ground (gasp!) And there’s no such thing as the 5-second rule at cocktail parties. [...]

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Low-Fat Chicken Salad Recipe with Curry & Apricots

Apr 22, 2013
Low-Fat Chicken Salad Recipe with Curry & Apricots by Cookin' Canuck

Before we move onto the chicken salad recipe, I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support on my personal account of our time at the Boston Marathon. Your comments were so touching, and they truly help to make this time easier. And now, onto the recipe. It’s time for another [...]

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A Personal Account – The Boston Marathon: Grieving…And Looking Ahead

Apr 19, 2013
A Personal Account - The Boston Marathon: Grieving...& Looking Ahead by Cookin' Canuck

We went to Boston to celebrate. To celebrate months of long runs, sore muscles and pure determination, culminating in my husband’s second running of the Boston Marathon, the 10-year anniversary of his first running of this storied and historic race. What started as a joyful family vacation with my husband (Steve), our two sons and [...]

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Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe with Endive & Shiitake Mushrooms

Apr 15, 2013
Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe with Endive & Shiitake Mushrooms by Cookin' Canuck

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always thought of endive as something to be used strictly for fancy appetizers or highfalutin salads. You know, something that you would only eat while you had a glass of champagne in one hand and your fancy derby hat was cocked “just so”. Since becoming a Discover Endive‘s [...]

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10-Minute Thai Shrimp, Cucumber & Avocado Salad Recipe

Apr 11, 2013
10-Minute Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe with Cucumber & Avocado by Cookin' Canuck

“Quick lunch” does not have to mean “boring lunch”. Believe me, I’ve had my fair share of lackluster sandwiches or past-their-prime leftovers, but leaving the table dissatisfied leads to trouble. Snacking kind of trouble. And I don’t mean the good kind of snacking. A couple of cheese and crackers here, a handful of chips there. [...]

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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipe with Eggplant, Zucchini & Feta Cheese

Apr 8, 2013
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Feta Cheese & Basil

I may have finally found my ultimate pasta salad. And if you are looking for a Meatless Monday vegetarian recipe, this is definitely one to add to the menu. I will never turn my back on two other favorites, one with salmon, tomatoes and an herb dressing and the other with chicken, plums and cumin [...]

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A Photo Review on My 4 Year Anniversary: The Good, The Bad & The Disastrously Ugly

Apr 5, 2013
Food Photography | Cookin' Canuck

Four years ago I posted the first recipe on Cookin’ Canuck. It has been quite the ride – one filled with contentment, self-doubt, elation, frustration and a whole lot of food. There have been several things that have come “for free” along the way, things that I didn’t expect when I hit “publish” on that [...]

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Kicked-Up Avocado Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

Apr 3, 2013
Kicked-Up Avocado Margarita Recipe by Cookin' Canuck

Cinco de Mayo may still be a month away, but it’s never too early to start thinking of margaritas, enchiladas, mole, Mexican slaw…well, you get the picture. And, of course, a Cinco de Mayo feast simply isn’t complete without avocado. Lots and lots of avocados. May through October is the prime growing season for the [...]

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Asparagus Hummus Recipe for Healthy Snacking

Apr 1, 2013
Asparagus Hummus Recipe for Healthy Snacking by Cookin' Canuck #vegetarian #vegan

The baskets of Easter candy are trying to lure me into the pantry. But I won’t go. They can’t make me. To resist their persistent beckoning, I am turning my mind to healthy snacks, such as my newly found loves, No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites and this hummus, spiked with one of springtime’s wonders…asparagus. And [...]

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