Food and Drink Articles

Tips for the Summer Grill - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-There is nothing that says summer like grillin' and chillin' at the backyard BBQ. Steaks, chicken, ribs or burgers, they all seem to taste better when cooked on the grill. But as good as they ta...

Why Chocolate Melts In Your Mouth, Not In Your Hand - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-Ever wonder why those delicious little chocolates hardly ever melt in your hand? Pop them in your mouth, and they transform into soft, gooey liquid. Here's the secret... The way chocolate is manuf...

The Ultimate Peanut Butter Sandwich: Chunky Peanut Butter Twisters - Posted by JmL.

1/2 cup Smooth peanut butter 125 mL 4 tbsp Maple syrup 60 mL 2 tbsp Each dried figs, dried apricots, 25 mL dried cranberries, chopped finely in food processor 1/4 cup Shredded sweetened coconut 50 mL...

Potato Salad with Lobster and Shrimp - Posted by JmL.

1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cooked and cubed 3/4 cup Summersweet Lobster and Shrimp Dip (or Chicken Cilantro Dip) 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 small red bell pepper, coarsely diced 1 small green ...

English Muffin Crab "Au Gratin" - Posted by JmL.

Perfect for lunch or brunch 4 English muffins, halved 1/2 cup (120ml) Summersweet Crab and Three Cheese Dip fine bread crumbs parmesan cheese, freshly grated Green onions, finely diced for garnish Pr...

Cranberry Maple Barbecue Sauce - Posted by JmL.

1 tsp (5 mL) oil 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped onion 1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray? Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce 1/2 cup (125 mL) maple syrup 1/4 cup (50 mL) ketchup 1/4 cup (50 mL) cider vinegar Heat oil in a...

Tropical Fruit Smoothie - Posted by JmL.

1-1/2 cups (375 mL) cut-up, frozen tropical fruit (peaches, cantaloupe, kiwifruit, pineapple, mangos)* 2 cups (500 mL) Ocean Spray? Cranberry Cocktail Combine ingredients in a blender container. Cove...

Sangria Blanca - Posted by JmL.

1 orange, sliced 1 lemon, sliced 6 tbsp (90 mL) orange liqueur 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar 1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray? White Cranberry Cocktail 1 cup (250 mL) white wine Sliced citrus fruit and strawberries...

Cranberry Daiquiri Slush - Posted by JmL.

2 cups (500 mL) Ocean Spray? Cranberry Cocktail 1/2 cup (125 mL) lemon juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) lime juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar or to taste 1/3 cup (75 mL) rum Combine all ingredients in an 8-inch (2...

Honey Dijon Glazed Ribs - Posted by JmL.

Makes 4 Servings 3-4 pounds pork back ribs 1 cooking onion (chopped) 1/4 cup Maille Red Wine Vinegar 1 stalk celery (chopped) 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. peppercorns Maille Honey Dijon Mustard Place ribs in a ...