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Show your gratitude now and throughout the year: you’ll be a happier, healthier person for it

Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

Show your gratitude now and throughout the year: you’ll be a happier, healthier person for it Posted using ShareThis EllenEllen is two things: bossy and a foodie. She loves to tell everyone why they should cook with canola oil by indulging in her love of cooking and teaching.More Posts

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The fats you need more of | Washington Examiner

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

The fats you need more of | Washington Examiner. EllenEllen is two things: bossy and a foodie. She loves to tell everyone why they should cook with canola oil by indulging in her love of cooking and teaching.More Posts

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Big Breakfast TV

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

Looking for that great recipe to bring to the family potluck over the holidays? Need an appetizer that is unforgettable? Check out BT TV on Monday December 21, 2009 and watch me, Ellen Pruden, create the Thai fish cakes. They can either be an appetizer or you can make them slightly larger and serve it with salad. Fresh pickerel, trout or any white fish works great in this recipe.

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Celebration of the Great Tastes of Manitoba cookbook

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

n Celebration of the Great Tastes of Manitoba cookbook giveaway on Canola Growers Facebook page and Canola Growers Twitter page, I have posted a few behind the scenes pictures that were taken in the the spring. Team Canada Chef Cameron Huly prepared all of the food and food stylist Andrea West styled the food. Photography in the cookbook is by Steve Salnikowski of Chronic Creative and editor is Lucia Carruthers.

The Great Tastes of Manitoba cookbook is a celebration of the best of the best recipes from the TV show over the last 20 years. If you are looking for that perfect gift, this is it.

Enjoy the behind the scenes!

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Cheese Sauce

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

Typically you can make a roux with butter or margarine, but why not use canola oil. You get the same great results with less saturated fat.

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Flambéed Shrimp on Mixed Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

  Flambéed Shrimp on Mixed Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette     ACC 2009 Competition Jeff Moore Runner Up  Vinaigrette ¼ cup cold pressed canola oil 50 mL 1 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 15 mL 1 tsp lemon zest 5 mL 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL  Shrimp 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL 1 lb [...]

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Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Breast

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

Stuffed Chicken Breast   ACC 2009 Competition Runner Up Jeff Moore   1 Tbsp canola oil 15 mL ½ cup finely diced chorizo sausage 125 mL 4 oz. cream cheese 112 g 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 2 cups panko crumbs 500 mL 2 – 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2-3 ¾ cup flour 175 [...]

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Roasted Cauliflower

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

Roasted Cauliflower with cold press canola oil ACC 2009 Competition Amanda Gray 1st place winner     1 small head cauliflower 1 3 Tbsp cold pressed canola oil 45 mL salt and pepper to taste   Preheat oven to 475 F (246 C) Cut cauliflower into medium size florets. Place on foil lined baking sheet. [...]

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Warm Chorizo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

ACC 2009 Competition Amanda Gray 1st place winner  Vinaigrette 3 Tbsp cold pressed canola oil 50 mL 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 15 mL ½ tsp Dijon mustard 2 mL 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 5 mL  Salad 1 red pepper, roasted and sliced into ¼ inch slices 1 1 Tbsp canola oil 15 mL [...]

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Pan Seared Chicken in Creole Sauce

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Ellen.

Pan Seared Chicken in Creole Sauce is the winning recipe by Amanda Gray of ACC, Brandon, MB.

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