Best Recipes: Banana Cream Sandwich Cookies

Banana fanna fo fanna . . . These banana sandwich cookies will give your taste buds a reason to sing. Fee fi fo manna . . . banana!Cookie1 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup sugar1 medium (1/2 . . .

Cheese -- Explore a new Taste

Setting out to find a new cheese to add to your life is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon. There are some great spots in just about every city to explore new tastes. Once you find your new c. . .

Plum Good Apple Pie

Flaky Crust:2 1/4 cups (550 ml) Five Roses Cake & Pastry Flour1 tsp (5 ml) sugar3/4 tsp (3 ml) salt1/4 cup (50 ml) cold butter1/2 cup (125 ml) shortening1 eggIce waterFilling:1 lb (500 g) red plums. . .

Harvest Sweet Potato Pie

Pastry:1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt1/2 cup (125 ml) cold butter, cubed1 egg1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegarcold waterFilling:2 eggs1 1/2 cups (375 ml) cooked, mashe. . .

Harvest Apple Pie With Cheddar Crust

(NC)–Apples partner well with cheddar and here the cheese is built right into the crust. For another variation, use your favourite crust recipe and top with apple crisp topping.Cheddar Crust2 1/4 c. . .

Best Recipes: Mango Peach Smoothie

Do you like mangoes? You’ve got to try this delicious Mango Peach Smoothie. The mango gives this refreshing drink a luscious tropical twist and the peach brings a mellow groove that makes the flavo. . .

Chicken Korma

(NC)—The Royal chefs of the great Moghul Emperors made an enormous contribution to the richness of the celebrated Northern Indian cuisine, using cooking techniques which were mainly similar to thos. . .

The Official "Parenting" Cheesecake Recipe

Whoever writes all those fancy cookbooks has never been a parent. To begin with, the pages are never spill-proof, almost guaranteeing that somewhere in the middle of mixing ingredients, a spill wi. . .

Uncovering The Whole Truth About Whole Grains

(NC)—A research poll recently revealed that only seven percent of Canadians understand the important distinction between a complete whole grain product and a grain product*. Even though Canada's Fo. . .

Celebrating Diwali Stir Fry Sauces For Fast And Festive F...

(NC)—Diwali, the five-day fall 'Festival of Lights', begins on October 25 and Canada's Hindu communities will celebrate in the traditional manner - decorating their homes with lights, handing out s. . .

Fiber – More Appealing Packaged In A Pear!

(NC)—Fiber is a very beneficial substance for your body. And when fiber is delivered in the delicious and sweet package of a fresh pear, it takes on a whole new level of appeal.Pears are one of the. . .

Best Recipes: Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake

Smooth, creamy, and oh so sophisticated – that’s chocolate velvet cheesecake. Crust1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs½ cup chopped pecans3 tablespoons granulated sugarFilling2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, sof. . .

Best Recipes: Rum Raisin Cheesecake

If you like rum raisin ice cream, you’ll enjoy the flavor of rum raisin in this unique cheesecake. Crust1 cup old fashioned or quick cooking oats, uncooked¼ cup chopped nuts3 tablespoons margarine,. . .

Gourmet Coffee Beans - a Brief Overview

The coffee plant has two main species. There is the Coffea Arabica, which is the more traditional coffee and considered to be superior in flavor, and the Coffea Canephora known more commonly as Rob. . .

Best Recipes: Melon Mint Splash Smoothie

You’ll be doing the mango tango after tasting this refreshing melon smoothie. It’s literally bursting with flavor.1 cup cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch cubes½ cup honeydew melon, cut into 1-inch cubes½. . .

Texas Pecan Treats

Come August, there is nowhere I'd rather NOT be than in Texas. Steamy, sultry, and hot, living in Texas in August is like trying to breathe in a tightly-covered pressure cooker.But in November, I r. . .

Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea

If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know they are just a little bit pricey. However, growing your own herbs is easy and so much fun! Here are just a few of the herbs you might want to consider fo. . .

Fun & Fruity Recipes

Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacks…and add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to mak. . .

10 Mind-Easing Ways To Make Sure Your Child's "Bag" Lunch...

Perishable food must be kept cold while commuting via bus, bicycle, on foot, in a car, or on the subway. After arriving at school or work, perishable food must be kept cold until lunchtime. Why? Ha. . .

Easy-Cheesy Casserole

I have always loved mac-n-cheese, and this variation is one of my favorites! 1 pound of browned hamburger 1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese 2 cups cooked macaroni (or egg noodles; I prefer to use. . .