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Sautéed Shrimp, Snap Peas & Pistachios with Basil Recipe

Mar 20, 2013

Shrimp Pistachio Snap Peas | Cookin' Canuck

. Subscribe to Cookin’ Canuck by Email There are times when random ingredients in my kitchen play nicely with each other to produce a healthy recipe that is nothing short of spectacular, such as this sautéed shrimp with snap peas, pistachios and basil. Rummaging through the fridge and pantry can shake out some surprising flavor [...]

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Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

Aug 21, 2012

Six days. That’s how much time is left before my boys go back to school. I’ll be honest – there’s a side of me that relishes the thought of regaining some semblance of a daily schedule, getting extra time to take care of my to-do list and savoring moments of quiet. But then, all that [...]

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Whole Wheat Pasta in Foil Recipe with Goat Cheese & Tomatoes…For Camping!

Aug 3, 2012

Whole Wheat Pasta Packet Recipe with Goat Cheese & Tomatoes...For Camping!

The tent, the canoe, the fishing rods, the sleeping bags…One of the highlights of our summers is packing up all of our camping gear and heading into the Uinta Mountains, east of Park City, Utah. We have our favorite spots, one in particular that is set right on the shores of a mountain lake tucked [...]

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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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Grilled Italian Panini Recipe with Zucchini, Summer Squash & Basil {Vegetarian}

Jul 18, 2012

I have this little problem that crops up whenever I cook for other people. I am perpetually trying to convince them how easy it is to make a certain dish. Part of it is an “Aww gee, shucks” kind of reaction when they compliment my cooking. But mostly it’s because I want my friends to [...]

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Summertime Frittata Recipe with Artichoke, Tomato & Basil

Jul 13, 2012

Last week I was alone in the house. Completely alone…for three whole days. My husband and the boys took a road trip to visit my brother-in-law and girlfriend while I was getting ready for a blog-related trip. There are times when I really savor my alone time, but I missed my three boys while they [...]

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Dubliner Cheese & Cayenne Crisps with Golden Beet & Basil Salad Recipe

May 14, 2012

In a previous post, I claimed to have not a drop of Irish blood coursing through my veins. Of course, if I realized at the time that I was turning my back on a heritage of creamy cheeses and butters, I would have delved a little further into my family roots. Luckily, my dad is [...]

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Baked Caprese Turkey Meatball Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil Pesto

Apr 30, 2012

Last week was all about comfort food, and these baked turkey caprese meatballs with pesto hit the mark. After running the half-marathon last weekend, my body was in recovery mode. Last Sunday, the day after the race, things started out on the rough side. Let’s just say that I had to slide down the stairs [...]

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Scrambled Egg Recipe with Turkey Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Basil

Mar 30, 2012

My dad is what you might call a contemporary man. No, he hasn’t enrolled in a modern dance class or taken up macramé again (that’s leftover from a period in the seventies that we choose not to talk about). However, for as long as I can remember, he has chosen to be the type of [...]

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