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quick bolognese

Quick Bolognese Sauce

by Candace Sampson

This recipe for quick bolognese sauce simply bursts with flavour. It is also a quick, easy meal for during the week. It’s adapted ever so slightly from a Barefoot Contessa recipe to include whole San Marzano tomatoes instead of crushed. I prefer the chunks of tomato in it over the crushed version. I also dropped …

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cheesy cauliflower soup

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

by Candace Sampson

Poor cauliflower. It gets a bad rap really. I mean do you ever hear anybody say “I could really go for some cauliflower right now.” or “Man, I was craving cauliflower so bad last night I ate a whole head of it.” Sadly no, no you don’t. You might however hear someone beg you for …

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roasted garlic soup

Roasted Garlic Soup

by Candace Sampson

There are two types of people in this world. Those who like garlic and those who love garlic. This Roasted Garlic Soup is for the lovers of the garlic. It’s also my September contribution to Life Made Delicious because garlic, in my opinion, is the ultimate flavour enhancer and the fall is the best time …

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honey hoisin pork

Honey Hoisin Pork Tenderloin

by Candace Sampson

Follow my blog with Bloglovin You know what I love about this Honey Hoisin Pork Tenderloin? It’s easy and it’s yummy. Two things that makes a recipe a sure fire hit in my kitchen. It also usually provides leftovers, which is another thing my kitchen loves. Honey Hoisin Pork Tenderloin 4 tbsps chopped green onions …

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Peak Colours in Algonquin Park

The Best Places To Enjoy Fall Colours In Ontario

by Candace Sampson

It’s official. Sweater weather is here. As you put the flip flops away and prepare for the mesmerizing fall colours in Ontario, it’s time to plan some scenic trips. Don’t fret too much though, because if you live in Ontario, Mother Nature is about to get all dolled up for you and wow you with …

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how to make a zombie

Mombies (Or How to Make Zombies)

by Candace Sampson

Woohoo Mama! You made it! Labour Day weekend is here and your children have made it through the summer in one piece, and you too presumably. This is cause for celebration. I suggest you grab your bestie for this drink, that I’ve renamed the Mombie. Why the Mombie? Because a Mombie is way scarier than …

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raise a healthy eater

Want to Raise a Healthy Eater? Be One

by Theresa Albert

By Theresa Albert, Toronto Nutritionist, www.myfriendinfood.com You want to know how to raise a healthy eater? Be one. And teach your kids to cook. Oh, yes, it slows you down and it’s a drag but in the long run, having a kid who can cook does as many good things for you and your household …

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steak sald with blue cheese & horseradish dressing

Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Horseradish Dressing

by Candace Sampson

Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Horseradish Dressing. Sort of just rolls off the tongue doesn’t it? Probably because there is so much that’s right about this salad, like steak cooked to your liking (I like mine run through a warm room), paired with blue cheese and horseradish, both perfectly suited for steak and crisp green …

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