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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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Feb 26

Whole Wheat Calzone Recipe with Chicken, Red Chard & Gorgonzola Cheese

Forgive me for veering off on a tangent in the first sentence of the post, but I just can't help myself. To say that I am proud of Canada, and my countrymen and women, would be an understatement. With the sound win by the Canadian women's hockey te (read full article)

entrees

Feb 17

Mum's Savory Beef and Potato Curry Recipe

Sweat and tears. That's what one family friend requests when invited for an evening of my mum's savory curry, and my mum is always more than happy to oblige. (Yes, I spell Mum with a "u". I say "zed", too. You know, the last letter of the alphabet (read full article)

entrees

Feb 10

Spaghetti Squash Recipe with Spinach, Feta & Basil White Beans

It's a good thing that spaghetti squash is forgiving. It's a common occurrence for me to wander into our cellar (or the "pickle room" as we call it, though I have yet to actually pickle anything) and find a forlorn, yet resilient, yellow vegetable t (read full article)

entrees, side dishes

Feb 03

Crockpot Braised Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe in Tomato & Red Wine Sauce

I don't know what has taken me so long to cook with country style pork ribs. Was it the budget-friendly price that turned me away? Was it the promise of tender meat falling off the bone? Was it the words "country style?" I am, after all, a city g (read full article)

entrees, Pasta

Jan 28

Sticky & Sweet Chicken Wings Recipe with Soy, Honey & Ginger

Even though I have lamented that we have spent many of our weekend hours watching football over the past couple of weeks, I feel I must confess. I genuinely look forward to an afternoon on the couch, watching some bone-crunching tackles and the fine (read full article)

Appetizers, entrees

Jan 18

Brie Cheese & Balsamic Caramelized Onion Whole Wheat Flatbread Recipe

I haven't decided whether or not to be proud of the fact that I could chronicle all of the scores, key plays, colors of cheerleaders' uniforms, and end zone celebration dance moves that occurred during the NFL playoff games this weekend. After watc (read full article)

Appetizers, entrees

Jan 16

Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe with Dijon Mustard & Ancho Chile Pepper Sauce

When the times get tough, the tough turn to chicken drumsticks. At 99 cents per pound, I simply couldn't resist these dark meat, Henry VIII-esque treats. In fact, I bought four "family-size" packages of them to store in my freezer. That means, of (read full article)

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Jan 12

Smoky Turkey Chili Recipe with Chipotle Peppers, & Black & White Beans

There must be something in the water. Over the past week, my 8- and 5-year old boys have, on their own accord, added several previously gag-inducing foods to their repertoires. Mustard is now being slathered onto sandwiches, salads are in high dema (read full article)

entrees, soups

Dec 21

Dijon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

When I was a kid, a quick weeknight meal often included canned pineapple rings, sliced tomatoes, and Shake ‘n Bake. It was as easy as pouring the seasoning mix in a bag, adding the chicken, shaking to coat, and then baking. What I loved about Sha (read full article)

entrees

Nov 14

Ginger Crêpes with Stir-Fried Hoisin Pork & Vegetables Recipe

Even though my hackles rise each time I hear Martha Stewart expound upon her multi-faceted talents, I have to concede that she produced one of the most beautiful cookbooks ever to grace my bookshelf. Dedicated to all types of little morsels of goodn (read full article)

entrees

Nov 03

Whole Wheat (or Soba) Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Chicken & Vegetables Recipe

"Peanut butter noodles!" comes the cheer from my boys as soon as they hear the blender fire up. That is, unless it's Sunday morning. Then the cry becomes, "Smoothies!" While smoothies may edge out the noodles, this recipe has b (read full article)

entrees

Nov 03

Whole Wheat (or Soba) Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Chicken & Vegetables Recipe

"Peanut butter noodles!" comes the cheer from my boys as soon as they hear the blender fire up. That is, unless it's Sunday morning. Then the cry becomes, "Smoothies!" While smoothies may edge out the noodles, this recipe has become a family favor (read full article)

entrees

Oct 28

Garlic Shrimp & Parmesan Polenta Stacks with Brown Butter-Sage Sauce Recipe

Why I used to be so intimidated by polenta is absolutely beyond me. Each time I make it, I am rewarded with a dish that's full on flavor, but low on effort. When I decided to engage in a Foodie Fight a couple of months ago, I stepped out of my comf (read full article)

entrees

Oct 28

Garlic Shrimp & Parmesan Polenta Stacks with Brown Butter-Sage Sauce Recipe

Why I used to be so intimidated by polenta is absolutely beyond me. Each time I make it, I am rewarded with a dish that's full on flavor, but low on effort. When I decided to engage in a Foodie Fight a couple of months ago, I stepped out of my comf (read full article)

entrees

Oct 26

Seared Salmon with Baby Bok Choy & Miso Sauce Recipe

Most people first become familiar with miso when presented with a warming bowl of miso soup at the beginning of a Japanese meal.  My kids enjoy it because it's the only time I will let them bring their bowls to their lips and slurp heartily.  Their (read full article)

entrees

Oct 26

Seared Salmon with Baby Bok Choy & Miso Sauce Recipe

Most people first become familiar with miso when presented with a warming bowl of miso soup at the beginning of a Japanese meal. My kids enjoy it because it's the only time I will let them bring their bowls to their lips and slurp heartily. Their u (read full article)

entrees

Oct 24

Smoked Paprika Chicken with Red-Skinned Potatoes Recipe

When my husband and I had been dating for several months, I decided to pull out all the stops and roast a chicken for the first time.  At that time, that was a pretty big undertaking for me. All that I had dared to cook for him up until that point w (read full article)

entrees

Oct 24

Smoked Paprika Chicken with Red-Skinned Potatoes Recipe

When my husband and I had been dating for several months, I decided to pull out all the stops and roast a chicken for the first time.  At that time, that was a pretty big undertaking for me. All that I had dared to cook for him up until that point w (read full article)

entrees

Oct 22

Crockpot Gingered Chickpea and Spicy Tomato Stew Recipe

By the time that dinnertime rolled around last night, my family had heard enough out of me. That morning, I had sautéd some onions with a mixture of fresh ginger, garlic, and spices, added some tomatoes and combined this mixture with some chickpeas (read full article)

entrees, side dishes

Oct 22

Crockpot Gingered Chickpea and Spicy Tomato Stew Recipe

By the time that dinnertime rolled around last night, my family had heard enough out of me. That morning, I had sautéd some onions with a mixture of fresh ginger, garlic, and spices, added some tomatoes and combined this mixture with some chickpeas (read full article)

entrees, side dishes

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