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Relax! 8 Super Easy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

Kelly Rossiter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT

I have given countless dinner parties over the years and the most important thing I have learned is to keep it simple. That means making things a day ahead if you can, avoiding recipes with last minute fussy details, and making things that you know and love. Make this Thanksgiving a more relaxing day for yourself by simplifying dinner.

Stop Buying Packaged Cereal! 5 Awesome Granola Recipes to Try Instead

Sara Novak — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:30:00 GMT

I used to be addicted to cereal. I often wonder how much of my waistline diminished just for crossing it off my grocery list. Cereal is often addictive because it has so much sugar.

No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

Tejal Rao — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Good news! There's no ice cream machine required to follow the recipes in our new energy efficient frozen dessert series (just a little nook in your freezer). That's one less thing to buy (ice cream machine) and less energy to burn (churning).

No-Churn Chocolate Malted Ice Cream

Tejal Rao — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Good news! There's no ice cream machine required to follow the recipes in our new energy-efficient frozen dessert series (just a little nook in your freezer). That's one less thing to buy (ice cream machine) and less energy to burn (churning).

A Healthy Greek-Style Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

Kelly Rossiter — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:30:00 GMT

I like quinoa and it really is one of those foods that's really good for you. It has a bit of a nutty flavour, but it is mild enough tasting that you can do a lot of things with it. This is a healthy take on a traditional Greek salad.

Try This Frugal Lentil and Onion Dish

Kelly Rossiter — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:45:00 GMT

My newspapers had articles this morning about how people are taking cooking classes for basic cooking skills and how magazines like Gourmet are providing people with economical recipes. Well, we here at Planet Green have been getting ready for bad times for quite a while now and we have lots of economical recipes in our archives.

Try Some Savory Korean Pancakes For a Light Dinner

Kelly Rossiter — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:38:00 GMT

When I was making Onion Bhaji for my Oscar Potluck Party, I started thinking about street food from other cultures. All over the world, people can buy fabulous food from street vendors, and usually at a pretty low cost. Despite the fact that Toronto boasts one of the most diverse populations in the world, our street food consists of hot dogs and the occasional chip truck parked outside the University or City Hall. Despite a big campaign last year to change this and allow a wider range of foods, the City Health Officials worry a lot, and so far we are still stuck with hot dogs.

Soup of the Week: Cauliflower Gorgonzola Soup

Kelly Rossiter — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Cauliflower is one vegetable that I can still get now that will soon disappear from my local shelves. I know I have months of turnips to come, so I'm cooking cauliflower while I still can.

Emeril's Spanish Potato and Egg Tortilla (Video)

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:30:00 GMT

Emeril Lagasse's recipe for a Spanish potato and egg tortilla from the Waste Not, Want Not episode of Emeril Green.

A Holiday Party Treat: Pistachio and Chive Goat Cheese on Puff Pastry Wafers

Kelly Rossiter — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT

I'm going to have to get the Christmas baking started soon, and I'm responsible for the potato latkes for two parties for Hanukkah. First, it is these delicious pistachio and chive goat cheese on puff pastry wafers. Don't let the long looking recipe scare you off, it is really very easy.