Dessert

No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites Recipe {Low Sugar & Gluten-Free}

Mar 27, 2013

Carrot Cake Granola Bites by Cookin' Canuck

I have a condition. It’s called “raid the basket-itis”. It’s not lethal, except to the waistband of my jeans. It is at its worst in the middle of the afternoon on Easter Sunday, after the hot cross buns are consumed, the backyard is pillaged of all Easter eggs and there’s still at least an hour [...]

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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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Almond Meringue Recipe with Raspberry Sorbet

Feb 4, 2013

A low-fat dessert recipe for Valentine’s Day: Almond Meringue with Raspberry Sorbet. Talk about going from one extreme to the next. Just as we flip the channel from a screenful of men dressed in heaving padding and beating the tar out of each other, then we find it’s time to start talking about pink hearts, [...]

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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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Marsala Poached Pears with Mascarpone Cheese Recipe

Dec 18, 2012

In this fruit dessert, sweet pears from Harry and David get dressed up with marsala wine, infused with vanilla and orange zest, and topped with a dollop of mascarpone cheese. There’s something special about a package arriving on the doorstep. When the sound of the doorbell rings through the house, my boys sprint to the [...]

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Chocolate & Dried Cherry Oatmeal Cookie Recipe & My First Video

Dec 14, 2012

‘Tis the season for giving, for traditions, for spending time with family and friends, and for being truly grateful for what we have. Oh yeah, and a little holiday baking makes the season bright, too. These oatmeal cookies, studded with dark chocolate chips and dried cherries, are fun to make with the kids. They can [...]

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Holiday Chocolate & Peppermint Cheesecake Bar Recipe

Dec 10, 2012

Holiday Chocolate & Peppermint Cheesecake Bars by Cookin' Canuck

I just received word from the North Pole that I am on the “naughty” list. It seems that the man in red got wind of the fact that I was posting these cheesecake bars. And yes, they are naughty. Creamy cheesecake, swirled chocolate, set over a tender chocolate crust and garnished with peppermint candy canes. [...]

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Baked Latkes, Chipotle Quinoa Salad & Other Recipes

Dec 9, 2012

It’s been a busy cooking week here, and I wanted to round up all of the week’s recipes for you in one place. From Hannukah recipes (baked latkes, anyone?) to holiday treats for the the neighbors and easy weekday meals, there’s a little something for everyone. Most of the recipes are right here on Cookin’ [...]

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Baked Apple Pie Egg Rolls Recipe

Dec 5, 2012

Bundle up classic apple pie filling in egg roll wrappers, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake until they reach crispy perfection. It’s not hard to tell the holidays are here. This is my second dessert post this week which, as most of you know, is a little unusual in this healthy kitchen. Don’t worry, there [...]

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