With garlic shrimp and green olives sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil, and tossed with our authentic Italian vine-ripened tomato and crushed hot chili-spiked pasta sauce, this simple-yet-special pasta dish is an exceptional balance of fresh, robust and piquant flavours.
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Linguine Arrabbiata with Tiger Shrimp
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PAN-FRIED HALIBUT WITH GREEN OLIVE SALSA
Succulent, golden-crusted fish is topped with a piquant, fresh herbed salsa, featuring our subtly fiery South American aji chili pepper-stuffed green olives. Another firm-fleshed fish, including ocean perch, cod or salmon fillets, could replace the halibut.
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Tomato-Basil and Three Cheese Lasagne
Made with a trio of tangy cheeses, rich extra-virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and garlic, and our authentic Italian San Marzano tomatoes, our exceptional baked lasagne is quick to assemble and can be made ahead, making it ideal for a crowd. Serve with a leafy green salad tossed with vinaigrette.
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Paella on the Grill
Paella on the barbecue? Why not! This makes a great summer party dish. Substitute PC Hot Spanish-Style Chorizo Sausage if you like a lot of spice.
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Garlic and Herb Shrimp Skewers
Double-skewering the shrimp is a bit finicky, but it helps ensure the shrimp do not fall through the grates of the barbecue grill. Place a strip of foil under both ends of skewers so exposed bits do not burn.
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Duck Confit with Frisée Salad and Mustard Vinaigrette
As an exquisite and sumptuous entrée, moist, crisp and juicy duck is accompanied by lightly bitter salad greens tossed with an herbed mustard-spiked vinaigrette. An authentically French-style dish, spice and salt-curing duck legs was classically used as a means of preservation.
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Orecchiette with Shrimp and Arugula
This intricately flavoured pasta dish has an abundance of fresh basil and arugula tossed with chili-spiked shrimp and crisp Italian-style pancetta bacon. Rustic and domed pasta rounds form the ideal shape for holding this quick sauce, which is made with our sweet and ripe cherry tomatoes from Italy.
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Pork with Mushroom Marsala Pan Sauce
A rich Marsala wine cream sauce served over pan-seared pork is an exceptional flavour combination. Here, it’s further enhanced with the addition of delicately woodsy sliced, cooked champignons de Paris and their juices. Serve with steamed broccoli or French green beans.
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Spring Lamb Farfalle
With braised lamb, fresh mint, tart-sweet yellow cherry tomatoes and springtime baby peas, the base of this outstanding pasta dish is our rustic and authentically Italian bowtie-shaped farfalle pasta. It’s ideal as a Sunday evening family dinner or for entertaining.
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Chicken and Avocado Dinner Salad
Maximize your summer evenings with this no-cook family-sized dinner salad, ready in 20 minutes.
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Chicken with Vinegar Sauce
Hearty and warming, this spectacular dish is exceptional during cooler months. Complex, fruity Trebbiano Grape Condiment has enough acidity to cut through the richness of chicken while offering a balance of tart and sweet notes. The mashed potatoes help to capture every last drop of exquisite sauce.
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Chicken Sausage Chili Burrito
Burritos are a great way to stretch a pound of meat to feed 6, avoiding extra fat and calories. Good for the waistline and the wallet, too!
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Caprese Girasoli Pasta
Transport yourself to Italy with this exquisite, fine Italian cheese-stuffed fresh pasta dish. Topped with fresh basil and with a zesty tomato garlic-studded sauce, made with our exceptional tomatoes harvested near Naples, it’s dazzling enough for company yet takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
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Open-Faced Chicken, Arugula and Walnut Sandwiches
Walnuts and apple give this open-faced chicken sandwich a bit of a Waldorf salad feel. This recipe doubles easily if you’re cooking for a larger group.
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Grilled Naan Sandwich with Charred Veggies and Baba Ghanouj
Smoky baba ghanouj complements the smoky flavours of charred vegetables in this delicious naan wrap. If you have a gas barbecue you can enjoy this year-round.
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Shrimp with Romesco Sauce
Originating in the Catalan region of Spain, rich, thick Romesco is exceptional with both our sweet, roasted Spanish Marcona almonds and smoked paprika vibrantly flavouring the sauce. As an appetizer option, serve as a dipping sauce along with cooked shrimp or small chicken kebabs.
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Rotini and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Twelve cloves of garlic may seem like a lot, but don’t worry! Blanching the garlic in boiling water mellows it out.
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Grilled Marinated Portobello Sandwiches with Avocado
Portobello caps have a wonderfully meaty texture when grilled, making this a wonderful main course alternative if you’re trying to eat meatless occasionally. If you have extra time, let the caps marinate in the vinegar a while before grilling; if you’re pressed for time, you can grill them right away.
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Szechwan Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Pork and pineapple are a match made in heaven. You can buy peeled cored pineapple in the produce department. Cut the baby bok choy in half lengthwise to make it easier to grill; swishing it around in a bowl of cold water gets out any grit between the layers.
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Spicy Pork Stir fry
Pre-cut stir-fry vegetables make it easy to get your 5 to 10. Serve over rice or Asian noodles.
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Seared Mahi Mahi Salad with Tangerine, Guava and Pink Peppercorn Dressing
Mahi mahi is a relatively low-in-fat fish, but is still a source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Mild and sweet, it does not taste “fishy”, making it a good pick for people who don’t like fish much but want to get some into their diets. In the summer, grill the fish; mahi mahi is meaty and firm making it a good grilling fish.
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Chicken-Tofu Pad Thai
Pad Thai cooking sauce takes much of the work out of this traditional Thai noodle dish that looks as great as it tastes. You can use 200 g shelled raw shrimp in place of the chicken, if you prefer.
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Burrito Casserole
This hearty, family-pleasing meal is a Tex-Mex lover’s delight. Use 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) of whatever PC salsa you have on hand; you could also add 1 can of drained corn in with the beans.
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Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs
If you’ve never cooked with spaghetti squash, you’ll be amazed by how the cooked flesh pulls apart into spaghetti-like strands. In this spaghetti and meatball dish, it actually takes the place of pasta.
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Spicy and Saucy Tofu and Chicken Stir Fry
Stir fries are a busy cook’s dream; get all your ingredients lined up and they come together in a flash. Serve over cooked rice or Chinese noodles, if desired.
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Vegetable Bolognese Pizza
When you just need to get dinner on the table, this is the pizza to make. Our Bolognese sauce has a “meaty” texture, but is vegetarian. Check the label on your mozzarella if you’re serving vegetarians; some mozzarella cheese contains rennet.
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Tomato Macaroni with Cheese
Picky eaters in your family? Gently expand their palates with this comfort-food favourite that takes a mac ‘n cheese staple and modifies it slightly.
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Two Cheese Spring Pizza
A quick “pesto” made of arugula gives this pizza a peppery fresh taste. Slice into smaller wedges for an amazing appetizer or party snack.
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Spring Turkey Pasta
Spring flavours of peas and fresh herbs infuse this light pasta toss. Whole wheat pasta supplies lots of fibre, but you could also use our omega penne pasta- it’s almost as high in fibre but with the added benefits of omega-3 fat.
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Jacket Potatoes with 3-Bean Chipotle Chili
In the UK, the potato skins are called their “jackets”. Growing teenagers might appreciate a full potato. This recipe easily doubles.
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Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Shake up your meatloaf routine by making this simple turkey version. Serve with mashed potatoes and a salad. A little-known fact about turkey- compared to other meats, it is a pretty good source of calcium. Pound for pound, ground turkey is also lower in overall fat and saturated fat than ground chicken.
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Mango & Black Bean Chicken Salad
Mango adds a touch of sweetness to this main course chicken-bean salad. If your family hates coriander (it is a love-it or hate-it taste!), substitute parsley.
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Mediterranean Shrimp
Tomato, feta and shrimp are a classic Mediterranean combo. Our version, served over cooked brown rice (already cooked for you!), is easy enough to make on a weeknight after work.
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Phyllo-Wrapped Salmon
The special presentation makes this perfect for your next romantic dinner-for-two. Serve with a crisp salad on the side.
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Penne with Eggplant Sauce
A classic Italian eggplant sauce gets a healthy makeover! Eggplant can soak up a lot of oil; we’ve reduced the amount here, and added a healthier pasta choice than the standard white pasta. Feel free to increase the hot pepper flakes.
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Pasta Carbonara
We gave normally evil pasta carbonara a healthy remake, by substituting turkey bacon, omitting the cream and using omega eggs and pasta. Still indulgent, but an indulgence you can afford on a regular basis!
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Pineapple Chili Lime Mahi Mahi Skewers
The dietitians tell us to eat our colours to ensure a healthy diet, and this tasty fish skewer puts that advice in action! Chili, lime and pineapple give it a Caribbean flair. It is important with skewers to cut everything the same size.
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Quick Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
What family doesn’t like pasta and meatballs? Frozen angus beef meatballs beat making home-made on a busy night. Streamline the cooking time by making the tomato sauce while the meatballs cook in the oven.
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Salmon Burger with Avocado Cucumber Salad
A refreshing avocado-cucumber salsa tops succulent salmon burgers in this delicious dish, perfect for the carb-watchers in your family who may want to avoid the usual bun. A great source of heart-healthy omega fatty acids!
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Herbed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Make great use of your time with this delightful salmon dish for two- the asparagus and salmon bake at the same time. A quick lemony couscous makes the perfect side.
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Easy Egg Fried Rice
If your family loves fried rice at your local Chinese restaurant, try this easy at-home version. With egg and bacon, this is a main course, but if you’d like you can serve smaller portions as a side dish.
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Exploding Tuna, Broccoli and Cheddar Sweet Potato Skins
Always keep a few cans of tuna on hand- it’s a great source of protein, reasonably-priced and infinitely versatile. Try this baked sweet potato, stuffed to bursting.
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Charred Beef and Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is the it grain! Higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates than other grains, it is a nutritious addition to your diet. In this restaurant-worthy barbecued salad, it’s paired with grilled beef and veggies.
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Sausage & Bean Vegetable Soup
A stick-to-the-ribs meal-in-a-bowl. If you’d like, stir in a couple of spoonfuls of freshly chopped herbs, such as parsley, coriander or dill, just before serving.
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Quick Butter Chicken
PC Blue Menu Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce has 60% less fat than our regular cooking sauce, but it is every bit as delicious. This is an economical way to stretch one tray of chicken breasts to feed six.
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Mexican Pizza
All the flavours you love in Mexican fast food on a pizza crust instead of a tortilla. If you have a pizza paddle, this is the time to use it! It makes transferring the assembled pizza to the oven rack a cinch.
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Tomato Fennel Mussels with Sausage
Mussels are an economical seafood choice. Serve with spoons to get up all the delicious cooking liquid, and don’t forget an empty bowl for the shells.
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Manhattan-Style Fish Chowder
Manhattan chowder always has tomato in it. This makes a great first course soup, or to serve it as a main meal round it out with whole grain bread and a green salad. You can buy clam juice in the seafood area of the store.
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Hearty Sausage and Lentils
This rib-sticking dish is cold weather food at its best. Lentils contain lutein, which has been found to protect against macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.
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Green Bean and Fennel Chicken Salad
The warm green beans will soften the fennel and red pepper in this main course salad with residual heat, making their texture more yielding.




