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June 6, 2022

This Summer Corn Salad Is an Absolute Crowd-Pleaser

Chilled corn salad is the perfect addition to your summer BBQ or family game night! This versatile dip is quick to whip up and season to taste.
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June 1, 2022

Naturally Sweet Summer Treat? Enter the Heirloom Tomato Tart.

For some, the end of summer signifies the return of cold, dreary weather right around the corner. For others, it means reaping the benefits of all the hard work you put into your summer garden. Alas, the end of this season is when all your veggies are ripe enough to pick before the cold sets in. This especially goes for heirloom tomatoes, one of our favorite summer fruits. With an array of colors like yellow, orange purple and red, adding […]
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May 31, 2022

Green Machine: The Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie Bowl

What can we say? Sometimes we need something a little more substantial than a protein shake for breakfast. And although smoothie bowls can very easily have the same ingredients as said healthy breakfast shakes—a couple of toppings and a slightly thicker consistency and it’s a total game-changer. That’s why we love our recipe for smoothie bowl success. An array of frozen fruits, a handful of greens, and some almond milk get tossed into a food processor or blender and […]
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May 27, 2022

Looking for Low-Carb (But Still Tasty) Meal Options? Try Cauli Fried Rice.

If you’re looking to cut down on carbohydrates, you might think your days of eating an entire batch of veggie fried rice are long over. The truth is, these days there are plenty of low-carb substitutes for your favorites. Yes, even fried rice! Quinoa, barley and, our new favorite, cauliflower, make for exciting low-carb ways to enjoy the dishes you love without the carb counts. For this recipe, just follow the directions on how to make the “cauliflower rice” and […]
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June 22, 2016

Shrimp Rolls

Sometimes you find that perfect summer recipe and you never let go. What could be more delicious or satisfying than a mountain of lightly dressed fresh shrimp piled on a toasted hot dog bun and garnished with lemon, tarragon and green onion? Yeah, we have no idea either. These simple shrimp rolls incorporate everything we love about traditional lobster rolls but with a much lighter impact on your waistline and your wallet. Grab some mini buns and serve them as […]
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May 31, 2016

3 Hour Sous-Vide Limoncello

Did you know a typical limoncello typically needs to sit for at least a month for it to be at its peak quality? If you’re anything like us, impatience is your middle name and waiting that long for a good spirit is nice in theory, not reality. Enter this genius trick. By using our Nomiku sous-vide machine, we were able to speed up the entire process by about a month without sacrificing quality. Cooking it low and slow let’s limoncello […]
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May 4, 2016

Healthy Sous-Vide Chicken Banh Mi

When it comes to this traditional Vietnamese sandwich, we just can’t get enough of it. And as much as we love all the fixings for the classic sub—ham, Vietnamese pork, pate and a bunch of veggies—those ingredients aren’t necessarily an everyday thing. Enter our healthier sous-vide chicken banh mi sandwich. By using a Nomiku sous-vide machine, we cook the boneless skinless chicken breasts low and slow in a marinade so they come out more tender and flavorful. Throw in quick […]
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April 4, 2016

Flourless Chocolate Cake

There’s many reasons why we love an old-fashioned flourless chocolate cake. The number one reason is that’s it’s completely grain free meaning we feel less guilty for over indulging (which we always do). The second is that it’s so easy to throw together. The third is, well, because we’re chocolate addicts and you don’t get more chocolate-y than this dessert! Learn to make this ultra-indulgent dessert with us in our latest online cooking class. One bite of this flourless chocolate […]
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February 29, 2016

Asian Tacos

When it comes to tacos, we’ll take them just about any way we can get them. Whether it’s with a little bit of onion and cilantro, some avocado, salsa or cheese if we’re feeling frisky, Mexican tacos have a way of just being always delicious. That’s the reason we couldn’t resist a little cultural fusion with this recipe. Slow-cooked pork made with ginger, garlic, cilantro and soy sauce makes for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Top that with a crunchy cabbage, cucumber […]
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February 3, 2016

Macaroni Balls

In the culinary world, you can sum up throwing away perfectly good leftover macaroni & cheese to blasphemy. Letting all that cheesy goodness go to waste is just a crying shame. Unlike other types of leftovers, macaroni & cheese is one of those rare recipes where it’s kind of hard to repurpose. That is, until now. These macaroni balls are the perfect way to make sure your leftover mac & cheese doesn’t wither away in a trash can. By packing […]
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January 25, 2016

How To Make Onion Jam

If you’re looking for a great homemade condiment to have on hand for afternoon snacking and party appetizers, look no further than this onion jam. Simply made by using onions, butter, red wine, honey and red wine vinegar, this concoction is slow-cooked until it’s a sweet and tangy spread that goes great with cheese, crackers and crostinis. Store it in the fridge for up to one week for tons of reasons to get creative with your dishes.
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January 11, 2016

Gluten Free Banana Pancakes

If you’re looking for the perfect healthy breakfast treat, these pancakes should do the trick. Completely grain-free, the base of these flapjacks are made up of two things: bananas and eggs. That’s it. Peanut butter helps to act as the glue that holds everything together and also serves as an extra protein punch. Everything else is up to you! Want to add some mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla—whatever your little heart desires, you can jazz these up to your […]
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December 28, 2015

How To Make Goat Cheese & Onion Jam Crostini

A good crostini can be a lifesaver for any sort of party or celebration. They require just a couple of simple and budget friendly ingredients that when thrown together, even haphazardly, look divine and taste heavenly. That’s why we thought when it comes to celebrating New Years over at LearnToCook, what better way than with a good ol’ fashioned crostini recipe. This one featuring an onion jam requires a bit more effort than most, but will still leave you plenty […]
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December 14, 2015

How To Make Maple Cream Pie

If you’re not very familiar with Canadian cuisine, don’t beat yourself up over it. Most people aren’t! But that’s not to say there aren’t more delicious delicacies to be had from this unique country other than poutine. Take this maple cream pie for example. If there’s one thing Canada is known for, it’s maple syrup. The maple tree is such an important part of their culture, they have a maple leaf on their flag, a hockey team named the Maple […]
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November 30, 2015

How To Make Boozy Hot Chocolate

Want to have a little fun with hot chocolate? This adult version of your favorite childhood winter drink does just that. We stick to the original recipe of milk, sugar and chocolate but add a bit of a twist with some cinnamon, vanilla extract and, of course, rum. If you’re not a fan of liquor you can keep it out or minimize the suggested recipe amount. Otherwise, mix it all up in a saucepan and serve it hot with some […]
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November 16, 2015

Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe

Gratin is one of those dishes that you can have a lot of fun playing around with. We’ve been known to play around with different cheese, herbs and seasoning but this one is our masterpiece. Butternut squash is an easy alternative for potatoes, mimicking texture, cook time and, in most ways, taste too. The sweetness of the squash is balanced perfectly with the saltiness of the cheese, making this much more savory than sweet. Plus, it’s thrown together with just […]
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November 4, 2015

Pumpkin Soup Recipe

If you’re looking for the perfect fall dish, look no further than this over-the-top pumpkin soup. Not only does it utilize one of our favorite autumn vegetables, it’s flavorful and creamy and the ultimate warm dish for a chilly fall day. Did we mention it’s super easy too? We use a pumpkin puree so this dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect quick dinner fix. Saute up some onion and garlic, throw in some thyme […]
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October 20, 2015

How To Make Pumpkin Spice Granola

We know: pumpkin spice is absolutely everywhere but we’re not complaining. The mix of pumpkin and cinnamon and nutmeg and everything else makes the autumn a time of month we look forward to all year. This pumpkin spice granola gives us those lovely fall flavors in the form of a healthy, vitamin packed treat. Between the flax seeds, rolled oats, pumpkin puree, spices and slight sweetness, there’s no way we could pick a favorite ingredient. We love them all! It […]
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October 6, 2015

How To Make A Healthy Breakfast Smoothie

Looking for the ultimate, timesaving way to start your day? Full of potassium, protein, fiber and iron, the smoothie contains some of the best energy-giving foods—almond milk, peanut butter, banana and cocoa. By being light on sugar, this easy recipe will make sure you feel full and energized longer—avoiding 11 a.m. lunch times and the dreaded afternoon crash that many of us have experienced time and time again. But it doesn’t only have to be a breakfast shake too. It’s […]
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September 22, 2015

How To Make Baked Root Veggie Chips

We all love to indulge in some chips here and there but once you pop the first one in your mouth, all bets are off and before you know it, you have an empty bag, a guilty conscience and a stomach ache. With these chips, you at least don’t have to worry about the guilty conscience because they’re made with vitamin and mineral packed root vegetables, olive oil and a bit of sea salt. Then, instead of frying them, we […]
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