If you buy frozen fruit, you can make this tropical smoothie at a moment's notice. If using fresh, you will get a better texture if you freeze the chunks for an hour before blending. Coconut water is a good source of potassium, a mineral that is helpful in regulating blood pressure
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Tropical Coconut Water Smoothie
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Watermelon Margarita
Made with frozen watermelon, tequila, and our classic Margarita Cocktail Mixer, you’ll want to keep extra watermelon on-hand in the freezer in order to blend a batch of this fruity summertime refresher at a moment’s notice.
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Jasmine Lemongrass Iced Tea
This Thai-inspired combination of infused fresh lemongrass and jasmine green tea is intensely flavoured and, in authentic Thai tradition, wonderfully sweet. Plenty of ice cubes or even shaved ice is key to balancing these wonderfully complementary flavours.
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Pickled Red Onions
Made with our white grape condiment – a milder, less acidic and slightly sweeter take on vinegar – these spice-infused pickled onions are a cinch to make and add both tangy crunch and a lovely hit of colour to a wide array of dishes.
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Grilled Mexicali Shrimp And Chipotle Sandwiches
Firm and juicy grilled shrimp, fresh greens and a sweet honey chipotle-spiked mustard and mayo spread are nestled on fresh ciabatta buns for this delectable Mexican-inspired sandwich. Enjoy while dining outdoors in summer months for casual entertaining or as part of family dinner.
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Mint Chip Semifreddo
Semifreddo is an Italian frozen dessert that is served frozen hard on the inside but softened on the outside. Freeze the whole bowl and scoop it out as you would ice cream, portion it before freezing, or pack into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap and cut into slices after it’s frozen. Any way you serve it, let it temper (stand at room temperature for a few minutes) to soften a bit before serving.
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Goat Cheese and Fig Crostini
This fig and prosciutto hors d’oeuvre uses dried figs- cheaper than fresh and available year-round. You can make the baguette toasts earlier in the day and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Festive Blood Orange Punch
Brimming with ripe berries, juicy cherries and a trio of citrus fruit and juices, our sparkling, jewel-toned punch makes a fabulous and refreshing addition to holiday-themed cocktail parties and festive gatherings.
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Cranberry Fizzy Gin
Fun for the holidays, this cranberry-based cocktail gets its kick from gin and ginger ale. For an extra burst of ginger flavour, add a thin slice of ginger root to each glass.
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Asparagus Cappellacci with Lemon Butter Sauce
Brimming with asparagus and a trio of fine Italian cheeses, our fresh and tender stuffed pasta is sensational with sautéed mushrooms and tossed with a simple lemon butter sauce. Serve with leafy green salad tossed in a simple vinaigrette.
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Salted Caramel Apple Sundaes
Steeped with aromatic vanilla and warming cinnamon, this luxurious apple caramel sauce poured over creamy, rich Salted Caramel Ice Cream is sheer decadence. For added crunch, sprinkle with toasted pecans, and to gild the lily even more, we’ve added our crisp Belgian waffle cookies.
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GRILLED PEACHES WITH PISTACHIO OIL AND BASIL CRÈME FRAICHE
Pistachios and peaches are an ambrosial combination, especially when those peaches are tossed with our aromatic roasted pistachio oil and grilled to juicy, sweet perfection. Topped with fresh basil and honeyed cream, this is the quintessential dessert for enjoying outdoors on a warm summer’s eve.
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White Sangria
At your next cocktail party, impress your guests with a pitcher of this beautifully coloured and citrus-studded, sparkling sangria. With the addition of our Red Sangria Cocktail Mixer, very few ingredients are required.
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Mini Ham and Cheddar Ciabatta Subs
It can be a challenge to come up with new ideas for the family’s lunchboxes. This mini ciabatta sub fills the bill. Pack one sandwich for kids in public school, two for teens and adults.
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Lunchroom Avocado BLTs
Do you have the what-do-I-put-in-the-lunch-bags blues? Try this twist on a BLT! Pack one sandwich for younger kids, two for teens and adults.
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RAPINI-FILLED GIRASOLI WITH PANCETTA AND HERBED TOMATOES
A classic flavour combination, crisp and rich pancetta bacon meets slightly bitter greens in this rapini-filled pasta. Tossed with garlic and herb-sautéed tomatoes, fresh black pepper and extra-virgin olive oil, this dish is both impressive and easy.
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HERBED CITRUS GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SUMMER FRUIT SALSA
Easy to prepare for weeknight suppers and casual summertime dining al fresco, this herb and garlic marinade is exceptional on grilled chicken breasts, or try on sirloin steak, pork or lamb chops. With sweet passion fruit and black beans, our authentically Tex-Mex salsa is given an added burst of mango.
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Tasty Broccoli Slaw
Deliciously crunchy, this fruit-and-nut broccoli slaw is perfect at a barbecue or summer potluck.
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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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Chicken, Potato and Sweet Pea Mash
Try this once your baby is ready to go beyond puréed baby food. Protein, starch and vegetable make it a balanced meal.
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Penne Pomodoro
Pasta and sauce is a childhood staple; for baby’s first taste, try this version the whole family can enjoy. Use a slotted spoon to pull out al dente pasta for the adults to eat, and cook the rest of the pasta until it is soft for baby.
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Carrot and Pea Soup
This toddler-friendly recipe makes enough for parents to enjoy too. Jazz up the adults’ bowls with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and shredded Cheddar cheese.
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South of the Border Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Corn and bean salsa gives this grilled cheese a Tex-Mex twist. Plant sterols have been shown to decrease your LDL cholesterol (the bad one) by an average of 10%.
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Healthy Tuna Melt
A childhood favourite, re-imagined for a more health-conscious you. Out with the mushy white bread and processed cheese slices, in with the multigrain thin bagels and spinach! And really, not only is it better for you, but it TASTES better, too...
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Granola-Topped Apricot Yogurt with Skewered Blueberries
Yogurt and granola provide the protein your family needs to make it through to lunch. Substitute their favourite jam.
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Creamy Scrambled Eggs ’n Tomatoes
Stirring goat cheese into scrambled eggs makes them extra-creamy. Fabulous at breakfast time, or even for lunch. Serve with whole grain toast, if desired.
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Goat Brie Pastry Bites
Our ham is delicately flavoured with rosemary and pairs beautifully with Brie and apple. You could use pear, if you prefer.
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Roasted Cauliflower with French Vinaigrette
Your turn to host the big holiday meal and you’re tired of the same old sides? Try this easy cauliflower side dish, large enough for a crowd, but requiring very little prep.
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Cheddar Bacon Marmalade Toasts
Smoky, sweet and with a touch of tang, Bacon Marmalade is tantalizing atop crisped slices of baguette smothered in melted, bubbly cheddar. Your guests will adore this elegant hors d’oeuvre.
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Sunshine Puree
If Mom wants to transform this delicious baby mash into a breakfast smoothie, she can add additional apple juice. Try portioning it into servings and refrigerating leftovers for a quick meal later in the week.
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Smooth Sweet Potato Soup
A warm lunch that’s easy to make for baby, and mom can enjoy some too! Cinnamon is a good “starter spice” for babies. Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning later on.
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Undetectable Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Most kids will eat mashed potatoes, but cauliflower is another story! Sneak them into the mashed potatoes; what they don’t know not only won’t harm them, it will do them some good.
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Mini Cali Chicken Sandwich
Everyone will love these tasty little sandwiches which use our scrumptious red pepper dip as a spread in place of butter or mayo.
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Honeyed Turkey, Bacon and Havarti Rolls
Our top sliced hot dog buns make a lovely sandwich. Remember to pack a cold source if packing these in the lunchbox- a frozen juice box works well.
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Easy Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
For kids who are fussy eaters, try hiding mashed sweet potato in this clever mac and cheese; it has the orange colour that many kids expect. Pasta absorbs more sauce as it stands so when reheating, add a splash of milk to attain desired consistency.
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Six Bean Salad
This salad tastes like a lot more work than it is, thanks to 6-bean medley and our packed-with-herbs Memories sauce.
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Raspberry Thriller Chiller
This refreshing pink slushy is easy to make and has very little added sugar so it’s not too sweet.
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Chocolatey Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie
Ice cream shops charge a small fortune for ice cream pies and cakes. Why buy a premade one when you make one this easily at home?
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Cucumber Mint Refresher
This refreshing drink is just like the ones served at the top day spas. Relax and rehydrate.
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Low Fat Summer Fruit Trifle
Counting calories? No one need feel deprived when eating this refreshing, low fat berry trifle.
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Havarti and Turkey Reuben
This twist on a deli classic offers a less fatty option than a traditional Reuben sandwich. If you don’t have a panini press, crisp in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat just like a grilled cheese.
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Orange and Honey Fruit Dip
Greek yogurt is much thicker and creamier than regular yogurt so it’s the perfect base for dips. A great way to get the kids to eat their fruit!
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Easy Individual Breakfast Quiches
This twist on your usual eggs and bacon creates delicious individual breakfast or brunch quiches for your lucky guests.
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Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Adding mint to this refreshing salad gives it an authentic flavour. It’s the perfect accompaniment to our Blue Menu Falafel.
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Crunchy Mango Parfait
The combination of creamy yogurt, rich Manuka honey and crunchy granola is a treat the entire family will love. Allowing the mango to rest at room temperature makes it easier to chop.
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Cool Cucumber and Avocado Salad
You’ll love the textures of the creamy mashed avocado and crunchy cucumber chunks in this refreshing salad.
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Creamy Thai Coconut Dip
Developed to perfectly set off our butterflied shrimp, this creamy dip combines all the flavours of Thailand- coconut, hot pepper and coriander. Try with spring rolls or fresh rolls, too!
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Smoked Tuna Boats
Everyone’s had smoked salmon! For a new taste to wow your foodie friends, try PC Smoked Wild Albacore Tuna, perfect in this delicious hors d’oeuvre.
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Nutty Hawaiian Coffee
This rich dessert beverage makes a satisfying and indulgent end to a meal.
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L’il Greek Pizzettes
These little Greek pizzas make a perfect hors d’oeuvre to pass at your next party.
