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Water Chestnuts Wrapped with Bacon

The greatest appetisers should have a single bite of flavour and texture that is both unexpected and delightful. It is, indeed, somewhat of a hefty task. Still, we believe that the crunchy, salty bite of these bacon-wrapped water chestnuts accomplishes just that. Did we also mention that teriyaki has a tang that is both sweet

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Recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Liver Appetizer

The recipe for today comes from certified health coach, public speaker, nutrition journalist, and self-described muscle nerd Ashleigh van Houten. It Takes Guts, Ashleigh’s recently released cookbook on organ meats, is already available in stores! A superfood known for its abundance in pre-formed minerals, such as vitamin A, zinc, folate, and others, liver is especially

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Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon

For more than 2,000 years, people have used asparagus in food and medicine. This green has high levels of folate, which, when paired with vitamins B6 and B12 (as in asparagus), can help prevent heart disease and other cardiac conditions. It also has high levels of vitamin K, which is crucial for heart health and

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Recipe for Chia Pudding: Two Methods

Chia seeds became popular on food blogs about ten years ago as a “superfood” ingredient because of their fibre and omega-3 content as well as their propensity to form a viscous gel when soaked. Even though plant-based omega-3s don’t have the same health benefits as omega-3s from fish or supplements, they’re still a terrific method

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Egg & Sausage Casserole

Our sausage and egg casserole, made with only a few ingredients, makes a great grab-and-go snack for a hectic morning or a leisurely brunch dish. Because the cooked eggs are sturdy enough, you can cut them into finger foods, which is a terrific time-saving tip for adults who have to rush to work, teens who

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