(NC)The origin of onion soup is rooted in two legends. The first story credits its origin with King Louis XV of France who returned late one night to his hunting lodge, and all that was on hand were onions, butter and champagne. He mixed them together and created the first French Onion S ...

(NC)The holiday season is the time of year filled with entertaining, parties and social gatherings. Whether planning a small, intimate gathering or a large family affair, it is often the host's attention to detail that impresses guests the most. Creating a festive atmosphere, planning ah ...

1 pkg (300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 can (10 oz/284 g) water chestnuts, drained and chopped 3 green onions, chopped 1 pkg Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix or Knorr Leek Soup Mix 2 cups (500 mL) sour cream 1 cup (250 mL) mayonnaise 1 round pumpernickel loaf Squeeze excess moistur ...

Pound Cake: 2 cups (500 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder pinch salt 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter 1 cup (250 ml) sugar 4 eggs 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) grated orange zest Filling: 1 can (300 ml) condensed milk 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) cold water 1 pkg. ...

Cake: 2 eggs 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk Mousse: 1 pouch unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup (50 ml) ...

1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened 1/2 cup (125 ml) dark brown sugar 1/3 cup (75 ml) granulated sugar 1 egg 4 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1 -3/4 cup (425 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt Coating: 12 sq ...

Cake: 1 cup (250 ml) margarine 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon rind 5 eggs 2 cups (500 ml) Five Roses Cake and Pastry Flour 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt Filling: 1 can (540 ml) cherry cranberry pie filling Sauce: 1/4 cup (50 ml) margar ...

Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacksand add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to make, and even more fun to eat. Miniature Fruit Pizzas 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie d ...

While war and poor economic conditions begin to affect people all over the world, more and more people suffer with depression. The more we focus on news events and the business climate, the more we are depressed. Whatever the reason you feel is the cause of your depression, the following ...

(NC)Bagged lunches are healthy, economical and nutritious. But they also pose the threat of hosting harmful bacteria, unless food is handled and packed properly. Use the following tips as your study guide for "Food Safety 101": Spill-proof, seal-able bags are a must for transporting an ...

(NC)Sure, it tastes great and earns rave reviews from everyone sitting at the dinner table. But is your favourite recipe also a safe one To prevent serving up foodborne illness at the dinner table, follow this helpful checklist when preparing a meal: Marinating I am marinating in a cov ...

(NC)Now is the season to enjoy Ontario grown field tomatoes and cucumbers. Although tomatoes and cucumbers are available year round, they are at their best from July to October! Locally grown tomatoes and cucumbers are picked at a greater degree of ripeness than those shipped across the ...

(NC)The leaves have turned, pumpkins are ripening on the vine and most of Canada's apple growers are in the orchards harvesting this year's crop of apples for your enjoyment throughout the winter months. It is well known that apples are nutritious, as are apple-based products like pure a ...

(NC)India's ancient cultures have left an indelible stamp on civilization but perhaps no single aspect has impacted day-to-day life in Canada quite as much as the cuisine of India. In cities and towns from Victoria to St. John's Indian restaurants have sprung up and been eagerly embraced ...

(NC)Diwali, the five-day fall 'Festival of Lights', begins on October 25 and Canada's Hindu communities will celebrate in the traditional manner - decorating their homes with lights, handing out sweets and sharing festive meals with their friends and families. Food is an important part ...

(NC)The Royal chefs of the great Moghul Emperors made an enormous contribution to the richness of the celebrated Northern Indian cuisine, using cooking techniques which were mainly similar to those of the western world but raising them to new heights with their exquisite blends of spices ...

(NC)Kofta is similar to kebab, except for the fact that ground meat is used, shaped into golf ball-sized servings. Like many classic Indian dishes, it comes in various forms, some of them requiring elaborate and lengthy preparation. Here is a simple recipe for succulent morsels of lamb a ...

(NC)A research poll recently revealed that only seven percent of Canadians understand the important distinction between a complete whole grain product and a grain product*. Even though Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends five to twelve servings from the grain group each day ...

Whoever writes all those fancy cookbooks has never been a parent. To begin with, the pages are never spill-proof, almost guaranteeing that somewhere in the middle of mixing ingredients, a spill will cover the remaining two ingredients listed. This means that parents must learn to impro ...

If your diet is making you a humbug this season, theres some good news. Turns out dark chocolate, that decadent confection, may actually be good for you! Yes, recently conducted studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have shown that a dose of dark chocolate wi ...