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By Chris De La Rosa PRIDE Cuisine Specialist A while back I did a more traditional recipe of this “fried” channa (chickpeas), except it was not fried but done in the oven for a more healthy twist. And I know many ...

About 90% of the world’s mustard seeds are grown here in Canada, where the cool, temperate climate makes for ideal growing conditions. Mustard plants might just be the only living things that appreciate the Canadian winter — frost even enhances ...

Whoever said you can have too many good ingredients in one dish? By combining sweet treats and fresh fruit, you get the best of both worlds: a savoury and yummy dessert. With a cookie-crumb crust and a butterscotch-caramel topping, this ...

By Chris De La Rosa PRIDE Cuisine Specialist Curry wasn’t cooked often in our home when we were growing up (dad was not a fan of curry), especially pork. Mom’s go-to recipe when it came to pork was either stewed (stewed ...

Our fascination with getting more greens into our diet continues to grow, along with our search for healthier and more sustainable food options. The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) named sea vegetables as one of the top natural health trends ...

By Chris De La Rosa PRIDE Cuisine Specialist We’ll not be using the traditional method of making classic Jamaican jerk pork as I know how difficult it is to get pimento wood. We’ll take classic jerk spices and flavor ingredients and ...

These chicken and mushroom burgers are flavourful, simple to make and offer a lighter alternative to a traditional beef burger. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Yield: 6 (1/3 lb.) patties Blended Chicken Cheeseburgers Ingredients • 1/2 lb. mushrooms, ...

By Chris De La Rosa PRIDE Cuisine Specialist No joke.. I disliked roast (grilled) corn as a boy on the islands and even today it’s not something I  automatically prepare when sweet corn is in season here in Ontario. I ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards PRIDE Cuisine Specialist Summer is the ideal time to enjoy cookouts and backyard feasts. Unfortunately, hot weather combined with eating outdoors can be a breeding ground for food-borne illness. Every year, millions of cases of food-borne ...

Most of us spend the majority of our time each week at work, often making it challenging to stick to a healthy lifestyle. From pastry-laden brainstorms to lunchtime meetings, the workplace can be full of temptation. But with a little ...