Make delicious summer meals that keep the house cool at the same time. Here are some tips and recipes from Getty Stewart to avoid sweating in a hot kitchen.
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Cool cooking: Eat well this summer without heating up the house
Delicious summer meals that keep the kitchen cool at the same time are possible, with a little planning
Local produce an excellent option
Canadian grown vegetables are available year-round
You can support Canadian agriculture by purchasing your groceries locally, with fresh produce available from Canadian suppliers in your area.
Welcome to stone fruit season
Whether you like them sweet or savoury, it’s time to enjoy seasonal peaches, nectarines and cherries
Stone fruit like peaches and cherries are a hallmark of summer menus. Here are tips and recipes to get the most out of them while they're still in season.
Put Prairie pulses on your plate
Recipes: Pulse crops are a Prairie-grown nutrition powerhouse
Pulses are among the hidden treasures of the Prairies. Packed with protein, fibre and a wealth of health benefits, pulses like lentils, chickpeas, dry peas and dry beans are waiting to be discovered. Pulse versus legume The words pulse and legume are not interchangeable. Legume is the broad term for plants from the Fabaceae family.
No sugar? No problem: Sweet substitutes in a sugar shortage
Empty sugar shelves don’t have to derail holiday baking, there are easy alternatives
There’s a sugar shortage in Western Canada but your baking plans need not be kiboshed. Despite the bare sugar shelves in the grocery store, there are sweet alternatives to rescue your holiday treats and maintain the festive spirit. The science of sugar Before we use sugar substitutes, it’s important to understand the multiple roles that
Beef demand soars as consumers ‘aggressively’ stock up
Surge in sales accompanied by a jump in people looking online for recipes
Canada’s beef demand has been strong during the pandemic. “Unlike previous disease outbreak issues, COVID-19 has not been about food safety or consumer confidence or issues with food products,” Canada Beef president Michael Young said during a recent online town hall. “Beef demand at retail is up 50 to 70 per cent. Consumers have aggressively
Manitoba Flavours: Pulled Turkey Sandwiches
Plus, Mushroom-Crusted Tenderloin with Mighty Mushroom Sauce
Pulled Turkey Sandwiches Ingredients 1 turkey breast (weighing around 1 pound) 2-1/2 c. vegetable stock 1 c. barbecue sauce, divided 1 bay leaf 2 garlic cloves 1 c. purple cabbage, shaved 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro (can substitute parsley) 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. 2 per cent Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 avocado
Manitoba Flavours: Discover your favourite apple
From local choices to commercial favourites, plus an Apple and Cranberry Cobbler recipe
If I had to choose a favourite fruit, I wouldn’t hesitate to say apples. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t enjoy an apple in one form or another. But if I had to choose a favourite type of apple, I’d have a much harder time selecting just one. I love that apples come
Manitoba Flavours: Pomegranate Feta Turkey Burger
Plus, Carrot and Turnip Casserole
Pomegranate Feta Turkey Burger Patties 6 oz. block feta cheese 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground turkey 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 tsp dried thyme Sauce 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced 4 cardamom pods (optional) 2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Manitoba Flavours: Irish Pork Stew
Plus, Velvety Bean Bread
Irish Pork Stew Ingredients 1/3 c. / 80 ml all-purpose flour 1 tsp. / 5 ml salt 1/4 tsp. / 1 ml ground black pepper 2 lbs. / 1 kg pork stewing cubes, well trimmed 1 tbsp. / 15 ml canola oil 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. /
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