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By Chris De La Rosa PRIDE Cuisine Columnist Usually I do this re-fried cassava recipe with bits of salted cod, but with the amount of requests I get for more vegetarian/vegan dishes, I thought we’d rock it this way instead. ...

Between school, extra-curricular activities and work schedules, it can be a challenge to fit dinner into your family’s busy schedule every night. That’s why it’s important to have a go-to list of quick meal ideas that are dependable and delicious. ...

There’s always room for dessert, especially as the cooler weather rolls around. Meringue-based pavlovas make the perfect signature dessert worthy of any celebration. They are festive, sure to please and surprisingly easy to prepare and enjoy. This delicious recipe is ...

We all want to feed our family healthy, nutritious food. One nourishing and budget-friendly pantry staple is pulses, a category of crops commonly grown in Canada that includes lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas. A new Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Columnist Certain foods or food-type cravings can be more difficult to overcome than others. Sugar, alcohol, carbohydrates, and caffeine are some of the top offenders. Here is one of the more specific cravings — sugar ...

By Chef Selwyn Culinary Columnist This chocolate banana soy smoothie is a great way to start the day! Ingredients (serves 1) 1 cup soy milk (plain or vanilla) 1 medium banana, quartered 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup 3 ice cubes Method ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist When you see a professional chef throw together a gourmet salad, chances are there are at least a few fresh herbs in the mix. The tender, bold, savory, sweet, pungent, earthy, and otherwise distinct ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist Ingredients 3 pounds freshly picked asparagus, trimmed 1 bunch green onions 3 cups fresh small cucumbers, scrubbed clean 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley 1 Tablespoon fresh chervil 1 Tablespoon fresh chives 1 Tablespoon fresh mint ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Cuisine Specialist If you take a base food, such as lean, skinless chicken, you can combine this staple with some whole foods, and have simple, delicious, healthy, and nutritious meals, using under three ingredients. Here is ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Expert Ingredients: 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup 3 Tablespoons sour cream 4 baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced Salt and pepper 4 (1 inch thick) pork chops 2 Tablespoons olive Method: 1.  ...