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Jul 04

Shrimp Canapes

Ingredients1 package (3 oz/85 g) cream cheese, softened1 tsp/5 mL fresh lemon juice1 tbsp/15 mL Garlic & Dill Snack & Dip Seasoning 1/8 tsp/0.6 mL Lemon Pepper18 plain melba rounds18 cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveinedGarnish with Dill (read full article)

Jul 04

Peppered Hummus and Pita Chips

Recipe submitted by Watkins Associate Lili Willick, SaskatoonIngredients2 tbsp/30 mL 1/3 cup/80 mL chopped onion1/3 cup/80 mL chopped green pepper1 tsp/5 mL Garlic Liquid Spice1 can (14 oz/400 g) garbanzo beans, drained1/2 tsp/2.5 mL freshly-ground S (read full article)

Jul 04

"No Guilt" Guacamole

Few people dislike guacamole, that buttery-rich green dip of mashed avocados…but even though the fat in it is “good” fat, there’s a lot of it! Here’s a way to enjoy the great taste of guacamole without the fat (in fact, you’ll actually be (read full article)

Jul 02

Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients3 tbsp/45 mL butter or margarine3 tbsp/45 mL all-purpose flour3 tbsp/45 mL Cream Soup & Gravy1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Black Pepper 170 g2-1/2 cups/625 milk6 to 8 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups/1.5 lite (read full article)

Jul 02

Oven Fries

Oven “Fries”By using this healthful alternative to deep-fat frying, you save over 100 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving.IngredientsCooking Spray1-1/2 pounds/680 g all-purpose potatoes, unpeeled and scrubbed1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Garlic Liquid Spi (read full article)

Jul 02

Baked Beans

Ingredients1 pound/454 g dried navy beans (2 cups/500 ml)Water3/4 cup/180 mL chopped onion4 ounces/113 g salt pork, diced1/3 cup/80 mL brown sugar3 tbsp/45 mL molasses1 tsp/5 mL salt3/4 tsp/4 mL Mustard—Dry1/8 tsp/1.2 mL Black Pepper 170 g Cooking (read full article)

Jun 20

Pepper Cheese Log

Ingredients2 packages (8 oz/227 g each) cream cheese, softened2-1/2 tsp/12.5 mL Italian Seasoning3/4 tsp/4 mL Garlic Granules3/4 tsp/4 mL Onion Granules2 tbsp/30 mL or crushed Garlic Peppercorn Blend Cooking DirectionsCombine first four ingredients; (read full article)

Jun 20

Raspberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

IngredientsCake2-1/2 cups/600 mL flour3/4 cup/180 mL sugar1 cup/250 mL (2 sticks) butter, cold1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Baking Powder1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking soda1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt3/4 cup/180 mL sour cream1 egg1 tsp/5 mL 180 mL Almond ExtractFilling1 pkg (8 oz/22 (read full article)

Jun 20

Banana Spice Bread

Ingredients1/3 cup/80 mL vegetable shortening1/2 cup/125 mL sugar2 eggs1 tsp/5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract 3/4 tsp/4 mL Banana Extract1-3/4 cups/440 mL all-purpose flour1 tsp/5 mL Baking Powder1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Cinnamon 170 g1/2 tsp/2. (read full article)

Jun 18

Sesame and Garlic Bread

Ingredients1 loaf French Bread1/2 cup/125 mL butter1 tbsp/15 mL Sesame & Garlic Dip2 tbsp/30 mL parmesan cheese, grated Cooking DirectionsMix together butter, dip seasoning and cheese. Slice loaf and spread butter mixture on bread. Bake in 400°F (read full article)

Jun 18

Streusel Coffee Cake

Ingredients2 cups/500 mL all-purpose flour1-1/4 tsp/6 mL Baking Powder1 tsp/5 mL baking soda1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt1/2 cup/125 mL butter or margarine, softened1 cup/250 mL sugar2 eggs1 tsp/5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract1 cup/250 mL sour cr (read full article)

Jun 18

Swirled Black Pepper Bread

Ingredients1 package (16 oz/454 g) hot roll mix3/4 tsp/4 mL Basil1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Garlic Granules1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Onion Granules2 tbsp/30 mL butter, softened1/2 cup/125 mL finely-grated Parmesan cheese1 tsp/5 mL Black Pepper 170 gMelted butter Cooking Di (read full article)

Jun 17

Sherbet-Filled Melon Rings with Honey-Fruit Salsa

This light and healthful dessert is not just a visual knockout; it’s perfect on a hot summer’s day, and a great way to boost your fruit intake.Ingredients6 slices (3/4-inch/2-cm rings) cantaloupe or honeydew melon, rind and seeds removed1 cup/250 (read full article)

Jun 17

Fruit Compote

A fresh and fancy dessert ready in about 5 minutesIngredients2 cups/500 mL fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced2 fresh apples or pears, cored and diced1 small orange, peeled and diced1/2 cup/250 mL fresh or frozen (read full article)

Jun 17

Aloha Fruit Dip

Ingredients1 package (8 oz/227 g) fat-free cream cheese, softened1 jar (7 oz/198 g) marshmallow cream1 tsp/5 mL Ginger1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Rum Extract Dash Nutmeg Cooking DirectionsCombine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Place in serving bowl and sp (read full article)

Jun 16

Heart-Shaped Napoleon

Ingredients2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed to room temperature1/2 cup/125 mL Vanilla Dessert Mix 1/2 cup/125 mL sugar2 cups/500 mL lowfat milk2 cups/500 mL sweetened whipped topping flavored with 1 tsp/5 mL Double Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla (read full article)

Jun 16

Fruit Crepe with Orange Syrup

IngredientsCrepes1 cup/250 mL flour3 large eggs2 tbsp/30 mL melted butter1 cup/250 mL whole milkPinch of saltExtra butterOrange Syrup1/2 cup/125 mL honey1 tbsp/15 mL butter1 tsp/5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Orange Peel (read full article)

Jun 16

Dessert Crêpes

Ingredients2 tbsp/30 mL melted butter or margarine1-1/2 cups/375 mL milk3 eggs2/3 cup/160 mL all-purpose flour1 tsp/5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract Original Double-Strength Vanilla —325 mL 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt1/8 tsp/0.6 mL Cinnamon 17 (read full article)

Jun 15

Cream Puffs

Ingredients6 tbsp/90 mL butter or margarine3/4 cup/180 mL water3/4 cup/180 mL all-purpose flour1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt3 eggs1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract Original Double-Strength Vanilla —325 mLSweetened whipped cream Cookin (read full article)

Jun 15

Cinnamon Meringue Shells

Ingredients3 egg whites, room temperature1 tsp/5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract Original Double-Strength Vanilla —325 mL 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL cream of tartarDash of salt3/4 cup/180 mL sugar1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Cinnamon 170 g Cooking DirectionsPreh (read full article)

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