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Cookin’ Canuck is an inspiring food blog for beginner or seasoned chefs. The recipes are easy enough for a weeknight meal, but impressive enough for entertaining. Acknowledging that many of us our visual learners, I provide clear step-by-step photos of each recipe. The tantalizing recipes use flavors and ingredients from all over the world, as well as those from your own backyard.

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Recent Posts Tagged With 'Salads'

Feb 24

Spicy Asian Slaw Recipe with Napa Cabbage, Carrots & Ginger Dressing

Steer clear of the cole slaw! That has always been my motto at summer barbecues. There is something about limp cabbage salads drenched in sun-warmed mayonnaise and permeated with the harsh taste of raw onions that makes me lose my appetite. Howeve (read full article)

Salads, side dishes

Dec 27

Shrimp Salad with Red Pepper, Avocado & Dill Recipe

Everything was going along swimmingly. After making a light shrimp salad with a touch of mayonnaise, red pepper, avocado, and dill, I packed it into a small bowl and unmolded it onto a salad plate lined with romaine lettuce leaves. As I was prepari (read full article)

Salads

Dec 05

Spinach Salad with Fuyu Persimmon, Jicama & Avocado with Miso Dressing Recipe

Eat an apple before you go, fill your plate with plenty of veggies, drink lots of water...and so on. These are just of few of the tips provided by the diet experts to help us survive the plentiful offerings of holiday buffets and cocktail parties, a (read full article)

Salads

Aug 22

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe

As I mentioned in my previous post, I am in Vancouver for my 20th high school reunion.  We are staying with my dear friend, J., and her family.  J. and I have been friends since we were nine, which means there aren't a lot of things that we don't k (read full article)

Salads, side dishes

Aug 17

Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Chimichurri Dressing Recipe

Chimichurri.  This Argentinean sauce, made with chopped parsley, minced garlic, red or white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and olive oil, is traditionally served with grilled meats and is a must-have in any cook's arsenal.  Quite honestly, I'd b (read full article)

entrees, Salads

Aug 05

Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad Recipe

My crookneck squash was begging to have its pictures taken.  Who am I to deny a squash its 15 minutes of fame?It's a miracle that we even have vegetables to harvest this year.  We were feeling rather pleased with ourselves when we planted all of ou (read full article)

Salads, side dishes

Jul 07

Crunchy Green Bean & Sweet Tomato Salad

The morning after we arrived home from our vacation, my youngest son bolted out into our backyard.  Within moments, I heard him call, "Mum, Mum, come quick!  Look, look!"  As I tripped out the door, images of dead animals, hills of red ants, and (read full article)

Salads, side dishes

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