Vietnamese Burgers

My perfect burger is a classic, no-nonsense cheeseburger with a squeeze of ketchup.  While sometimes all you need is the patty and the bun, burgers are easily customizable. So take a step back from your probably-far-too-simple (guilty), go-to recipe and mix in some unexpected flavours this summer.   To make Vietnamese burgers, mix ground beef,…

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Make Quick Dill Pickles (Quickles) at Home

It’s easy to pick up a jar of pickles at the store. There are plenty of brands to choose from and they are great to keep in the fridge as a burger or sandwich topper or even for a quick snack. I’ve definitely been known to dive fork-first into the pickle jar – and know…

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Poptails: Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

When the temperature rises we have to find ways to beat the heat. While you’ve probably stuck your head into the freezer a time or two (who hasn’t?), there are plenty of other ways to get the job done. Sweltering temps are a great excuse to enjoy some of summer’s best frozen treats – ice…

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Peach & Peppers Salsa

When the seasons change I take full advantage by cooking with the best and brightest ingredients in my kitchen. With summer comes plump tomatoes, fragrant, garden-fresh herbs, juicy peaches, and perfectly sweet berries. Whether I am making homemade pesto with herbs from my garden or fresh salsa, summer ingredients inspire me to experiment with flavors…

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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Whenever I order takeout, the internal struggle of trying to decide between Chinese, Thai, and Indian food inevitably ensues. And if I’m being honest, Indian food usually comes out on top. My favourite Indian restaurant is only a short walk away, but I enjoy trying to recreate these types of dishes at home because I…

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