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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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Asparagus Hummus Recipe for Healthy Snacking

Apr 1, 2013

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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Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe & Other Valentine’s Day Ideas

Feb 13, 2013

This creamy mushroom risotto, along with some dessert and appetizers, are a great way to surprise your special someone on Valentine’s Day. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and you’re still trying to figuring out what to cook for that special someone, aren’t you? That’s okay, I’ve got you covered. Nothing says, “I love you” more than [...]

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25 Super Bowl Recipes, Plus Harry & David Snackbox Gift Idea

Jan 28, 2013

Here are 25 of my favorite Super Bowl recipes, plus a fabulous Harry & David Snackbox idea for easy entertaining. When I heard the first crash from upstairs, I was rather alarmed. It sounded as though the ceiling was going to fall in. Then came the second crash, followed by a primal grunt, a pronouncement [...]

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New Year’s Eve Recipes: Cocktails and Appetizers

Dec 30, 2012

Pull on the glittery party hats, chill the champagne and pucker up for the big smooch at the drop of the ball. It’s time to mix up some New Year’s Eve cocktails, whip up a few appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, and bid adieu to 2012 as 2013 sidles onto our calendars. My family and I [...]

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Grilled Pear, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Crostini Recipe

Dec 28, 2012

An easy New Year’s Eve crostini appetizer, with grilled pears, goat cheese, prosciutto and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This is always a bittersweet time of year for us. We’re experiencing the post-Christmas blues after saying good-bye to my parents and in-laws, and reminiscing about plenty of silly moments. At the same time, we look [...]

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Last-Minute Halloween Party Ideas: Recipes, Crafts & More

Oct 29, 2012

If you’re looking for last-minute Halloween party ideas, this post has it all: appetizers and snacks, drinks, treats and crafts. Halloween is almost here, and the ghosts and goblins are starting to roam around our house. Our 11-year old (M) chose a costume that is sure to freak out any first-graders in the school Halloween [...]

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Grilling & Backyard Barbecue Recipes for Labor Day

Sep 1, 2012

At the beginning of the week, I inundated you with photos of our summer (okay, there was a darn tasty grilled steak recipe, too) and I rambled on about my love of fall. Now that Labor Day (Labour Day for my Canadian friends) is almost here and we’re sifting through our grilling recipes for the [...]

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Strawberry, Brie Cheese, Honey & Basil Crostini Recipe

Jul 25, 2012

Strawberry, Brie Cheese and Basil Crostini by Cookin' Canuck

The first time my brother-in-law offered to cook for us, I pasted a smile on my face and stifled an urge to run for the hills. At the time, he was a bachelor and used to feeding himself basic meals that could go from microwave to plate as quickly as possible (yeah, that meant a [...]

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