Sep
11
2012

Apple-Infused, Honey-Glazed Chicken

A Rosh Hashana Recipe Redux

In a lot of homes September means back to school, cooler mornings and leaves to rake—in my home it's always meant great food, time with family and the start of a new year. Wait, what? That's right—a new year. Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish year falls in September/October every year. Aside from a day full of prayers in synagogue it generally means gathering all the family around for some giant meals and festive eating.

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Apr
12
2012

Southwestern Chopped Salad

Hidden Valley Ranch Takes This Salad Up A Notch

Hidden Valley Ranch recently introduced some new flavours into their already popular lineup of Ranch dressings. I had a chance to test out their Classic Cheese Ranch and Spicy Ranch dressings at home this week.

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Jan
21
2012

Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup with Chicken & Avocado

A Quick Fix Dinner or Tasty Appetizer

Is there anything better than going through your day knowing dinner is taken care of and cooking in the slow cooker? I add the hot sauce in as a garnish so it's not too spicy for the kids but I can ratchet up the heat for the adults. A delicious and filling appetizer or main that's ready for dinner whenever you are—what more can you ask for from a recipe?

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