Cavena Hearts of Palm Salad

Couple weeks ago I was contacted by Smart Foods to try a new grain called Cavena Nuda. This amazing grain, also known as Rice of the Prairies, is wheat free to my delight. Cavena Nuda, meaning Canadian Naked Oats, is a special hulless, hairless oat grown in Canada. If we look at it's excellent nutritional benefits 100 grams contains 397 calories, 12 grams dietary fiber, 4.4 grams soluble fibre, 17.2 grams protein, 45.2 milligrams calcium, 5.7 milligrams iron, no cholesterol, 385 milligrams potassium, no trans fats, total fat: 8.8 grams, and only 3.8 milligrams of sodium. Try this grain in salads, soups, to stuff your chicken breasts, in Cabbage Rolls or in any recipes that calls for rice.

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Chocolate Chips Muffins and a visit from the Fairy Hobmother!

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If you are looking for inspiration to bake this week-end try these Chocolate Chips Muffins. I have been baking these muffins for years and they are still a favorite in my house.
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Composed Salad of Greens, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Pecans - Essential Pépin

I love trying new recipe in my kitchen. Thomas Allen & Son Ltd is challenging Canadian home chefs and bloggers to cook up their own French meals with recipes from the book. The good thing is that if you prepare and blog one recipe from the menu you could receive a copy of Essential Pépin and your name will be entered to win a KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer from KitchenAid Canada. Imagine all those baking goods that you will prepare for the upcoming Holidays.

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Chicken with White Wine, Mushrooms and Tarragon

It's that time of the year to start using the Crock Pot. I like to have a meal ready when my son come's back from the arena. This recipe takes a bit of time to prepare but it is worth the efforts. If you work I would not prepare this recipe during the week. This recipe uses white wine and I have read that you should use a good wine that will like to drink with your meal. If you don't drink wine I would substitute the wine for chicken broth. For garnish it is suggested to serve with fresh Tarragon. Some of you may not like Tarragon which has a gentle combination of licorice and basil taste. Just leave it out. I find that it complements well the dish with the earthy mushroom sauce. This meal can be prepare one day ahead. The flavors will develop overnight.

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Apple Spice Cake with Warm Caramel Sauce

It's Thanksgiving week-end in Canada. My parents are coming tomorrow to spend couple days with us. They are bringing Dinner with them. That is so nice. Saturday Night I will be going to Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour with my three children. Can't wait to see that show.

Every Fall I crave desserts with spices. This Apple Spice Cake is served with a warm Caramel Sauce. Delicious!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Recipe:
Apple Spice Cake with Warm Caramel Sauce
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