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Cheddar and Rosemary Shortbread

Get ready to make and take these two shortbreads to family and friends this holiday season. Perfect to serve with drinks and more cheese!

  • Prep Time 2 hrs 10 min
  • Cook Time 20 min
  • Yields 84 cookies
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Kefir Smoothie

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  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Yields: 4
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  • Prep Time: 20 min
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  • Yields: 4
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Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Cheesy, flavourful and simple, this is the pizza innovation we’ve all been waiting for! Perfect for gatherings or game nights, this is pizza you can literally dip into! This creamy dip is packed with the flavour of a classic pizza with a gooey texture that lends itself perfectly to crunchy crackers, tortillas, thick potato chips or even sliced baguette.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 8 min
  • Yields: 6-8
A green deep serving bowl filled with two large lamb popsicles, covered in curry sauce.

Marinated Lamb Popsicles

This is the signature dish at Vikram Vij's celebrated restaurant - Vij’s. The size of the lamb popsicles depends on the rack of lamb. This recipe is for 30 medium-size popsicles, with 5 per serving. 

  • Prep Time: 2 1/2 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Yields: 4-6
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Cauliflower Puttanesca Pasta with Canadian Asiago

When cooked, the anchovies melt and add incredible flavour to the dish!  This family-style meal is for everyone to enjoy - even those who say they don't like anchovies.

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 50 min
  • Yields: 6
A small metal baking sheet with six shortbread cookies, placed on a white trivet on a wooden table

Bacon, Maple and Cheddar Shortbread

Get ready to make and take these two shortbreads to family and friends this holiday season. Perfect to serve with drinks and more cheese!

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 2 hours / 15 min
  • Yields: 84
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