Coq au Vin

As kids we loved when our mom made Coq au Vin. Because we got to say cock out loud. For the same reason, we were also mesmerized by the musical stylings of Engelbert Humperdinck. But seriously, this classic French dish that translates simply to Chicken in Wine is a delicious slowly braised stew. Surprisingly, the wine used in this recipe is red.

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Taco Salad

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with a twist by skipping the standard tacos and making Taco Salad instead. This salad has all the components of a taco but has loads more vegetables without compromising on flavour. It’s easy to make and much better than takeout because it includes any toppings you like.

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Mushroom Toast with Poached Egg and Arugula

Not only is this recipe great for brunch, it’s also a delicious option for a vegetarian main meal. Good quality mushrooms are mandatory since they’re one of the stars of the show. The other star, a perfectly poached egg, when cut open oozes golden yolk to take this dish over the top.

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Easy Focaccia Bread

Make your own Focaccia Bread quickly and easily using frozen store bought pizza dough. Serve it warm from the oven with some good olive oil and balsamic as an appetizer or party snack.

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French Toast with Real Maple Syrup

When I say “real” maple syrup, what I mean is someone tapped their trees and boiled the sap until it evaporated and became maple syrup. Once you’ve had the real deal, the grocery store stuff just isn’t going to make the cut. So, the best way to enjoy this quality of maple syrup is to pour it over something that’s really just a reason to sop it up. French Toast is that perfect vehicle.

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