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Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

May 20, 2013

Memorial Day in the United States is just a week away and that can only mean one thing. That’s right, it’s grilling season! When I say “grilling”, I mean everything that comes along with it – backyard parties, kids running through the sprinklers, cocktails on the patio and long, warm summer evenings. That’s where this [...]

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Strawberry, Pistachio, Feta Cheese & Basil Salad Recipe

May 10, 2013

While this green salad is everything that a salad should be – fresh, tasty, healthy and wholly satisfying – there is one thing it is not. Rocket science. In fact, this salad was made from a good, old-fashioned rummage through our fridge and pantry. As much as I’d like to take credit for the pairing [...]

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Strawberries & Cream Scone Recipe for Mother’s Day {Healthy}

May 2, 2013

Last night, I wrote a rather maudlin post, which expressed the heaviness I felt about being away from my mum on Mother’s Day. When I awoke this morning, I knew that the whole thing must be re-written. Why wallow in the disappointment of one day when there is a lifetime of pleasures to celebrate? After [...]

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Lemon, Ginger & Strawberry Pancake Skewer Recipe

Jul 30, 2012

Whether they’re stuffed with berries, made with zucchini or baked with apples, pancakes have a way of pleasing even the pickiest eater. As soon as my eldest saw these mini pancakes, stacked and skewered with fresh strawberries, his eyes got as big as…well, pancakes. The kids carefully placed several skewers on their plates, smothered them [...]

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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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Puff Pastry Dessert Tarts with Lemon Mascarpone & Fresh Berries Recipe

May 23, 2012

Puff Pastry Dessert Rounds with Lemon Mascarpone & Fresh Berries Recipe

With the Memorial Day long weekend and summer barbecuing season just around the corner, I knew it was time to come up with a quick and easy dessert that won’t leave you chained to the stove while your guests are frolicking in the backyard and drinking your watermelon mojitos. “Quick and easy” are not the [...]

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Blackberry & Strawberry Crisp with Gingersnap Crumble Recipe for Father’s Day

Jun 16, 2011

Blackberry & Strawberry Crisp Recipe for Father

The way to my husband’s heart is through his fruit dessert-loving stomach…or packaged up on a plate of Smoky Peanut Mole. Last year on Father’s Day I strayed from the sure-fire rhubarb dessert and made a batch of Dulce de Lech & Chocolate Waffle Cone Ice Cream. It was a risky move, but one that [...]

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Easy Strawberry & Yogurt Muffin Recipe

Jun 7, 2011

When it comes to food, not much has been on my mind besides the Get Grillin’ event I’m hosting with Marla of Family Fresh Cooking. Well that, and strawberries. From Easy Strawberry Sorbet (three ingredients, people) to Frozen Strawberry & Lime Daiquiris, it is safe to say that I am smitten with the sweet, red [...]

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Easy Strawberry Sorbet Recipe

Jun 3, 2011

When the fragrance of strawberries snaked its way from the other side of the kitchen, I knew it was time to make a simple recipe that would highlight the berries’ natural sweetness. Three ingredients – strawberries, sugar and lemon juice – are all that is needed to make this refreshing sorbet. This is the dessert [...]

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