Chicken thighs grill up tender every time, unlike chicken breasts which become dry if overcooked. Thighs are also cheaper than breasts, another bonus.
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Barbecued Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato Fries
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Fired Up Sausage and Peppers
Italian-inspired, this hearty barbecue dish is sure to please the meat lovers in your family. Hungry teenagers might appreciate a loaf of crusty bread, served with a ramekin of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.
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Kale and White Bean Smash
Kale is a great non-dairy source of calcium, and provides iron and folate as well. Choose a bunch with perky green leaves, and remove tough stems before chopping.
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Cauliflower Ham and Parmesan Frittata
Using a nonstick frying pan lets you get away with using less fat to cook the frittata. All eggs are a complete source of protein, but omega eggs also benefit heart health and brain development.
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Cavatappi with Pepperoni
Some of the classic pizza flavours appear in this yummy pasta dish. If some of your family like spice and some don’t, simply put the hot pepper flakes on the table so everyone can add to their own serving, perhaps accompanied by PC 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, just like they have on the tables of Italian pizza places.
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Smoky Lentil And Sausage Stew
Lentils contain lutein, a micronutrient needed for eye health, and fibre. Pick through dry lentils for stones before measuring and give them a quick rinse before using. If you have it on hand, PC Kielbasa would make a good substitute for the smokies.
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Weeknight Minestrone
Cooking the macaroni separately keeps the wheat flavour from overwhelming the finished soup.
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Spicy Thai Beef Salad
This beautiful and piquant salad makes a stunning summer entertaining dish.
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Spaghetti with Peas and Peameal Bacon
Colourful and delicious, this warming dish makes a satisfying meal on a cold night.
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Super Pork Stirfry
The secret of successful stirfries is mise en place, meaning have all of the ingredients chopped up, lined up and ready to go before beginning to cook. PC Frozen Ginger and Garlic are pre-chopped, putting you one step closer to supper!
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Triple Cheddar Potato Soup
This soul-satisfying soup will warm your toes on a cold winter day.
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
We know, we know- Brussels sprouts are not a popular vegetable! They are really good for you, so don’t let memories of overcooked, grey sprouts stop you from trying this fabulous recipe.
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Warm Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad
Warm salads provide a sense of occasion, maybe because we most often eat them at fine dining restaurants. Any night can be an occasion when you make this tangy-peppery salad for family and friends.
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Organic Rice and Bean Medley Salad
A fabulous vegetarian main course salad. Leftovers make a great lunch.
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Sea Salted Caramel Popcorn
Craving something salty and sweet? This is your snack food! You need a candy thermometer, also a very large saucepan so the boiling sugar does not splatter out of the pan. It’s safest to use a long-handled wooden spoon to stir and wear long sleeves.
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Serrano Ham and Roasted Pear Salad
Serrano ham is a Spanish dry-cured ham, similar to Italian prosciutto but drier and firmer. It has a salty bite, so we’ve used it sparingly here, wrapping it around roasted pears for a delicious play of sweet and salty.
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Cauliflower Cheese "Brain"
Whether to feed your monsters on Halloween night before trick or treating, or as a gross-out meal kids of a certain age and sensibility will enjoy year round, this ghastly “brain” will fill the bill.
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Curried Turkey a la King Popovers
Popovers have a crisp golden crust, and are moist and a bit hollow on the inside, making them ideal for splitting and filling. Here we use leftovers from turkey dinner.
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Moroccan Chicken and Rice
This recipe cleverly disguises last night’s leftover rotisserie chicken, turning it into an exotic meal by means of dried fruit, nuts and spices.
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Chorizo and Potato Towers
Make this part of a Spanish tapas spread at your next cocktail party. Balance is key- if this is your hot selection, try spiced olives or ham and melon as your cold selection.
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Spaghetti and Tomato Basil Sauce
An easy, basic Italian-style tomato sauce that uses mostly pantry ingredients. If you don’t have basil, stir in a little butter at the end, or a little soft goat cheese.
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Pesto Halibut with Cherry Tomato Chow
Chow down on this delicious entrée and savour the flavour combinations.
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Chicken with Vegetable Ragout
A ragout is a saucy French stew that can be made with meat or, as here, vegetables. It is much lighter than an Italian ragu, which is a thicker tomato-based meat sauce normally served over pasta.
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Chicken Curry with Peas and Coriander
When you’re trying to limit salt intake, using aromatics like ginger, garlic and onions is a great idea. Herbs and dried spices also punch up the flavour while keeping sodium down.
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Artichoke and Asiago Pork
A perfect meal for a small dinner party. Don’t make the cut through the tenderloin too deep - the idea is to get an even thickness when you open it up, so you do not need to pound the meat flat before rolling.





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