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Ask A Chef: Raspberry Hibiscus Pops

Janet Dimond of Augie’s Ice Pops shares her recipe for Raspberry Hibiscus Pops. Q: Summer trips to farmers’ markets around Toronto always lead to us grabbing a few Augie’s Ice Pops to enjoy while we shop. I have trouble picking a flavor because they’re all so refreshing! What’s…

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How To Throw A Spanish-Style Pintxo Party

Flavorful cocktails and savory bites are the secret to a summer soirée.

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Mutiny On The Bounty

Watermelon juice is made by puréeing chunks of peeled, seedless watermelon in a blender and pouring it through a fine sieve. Simple syrup is made by combining equal parts boiling water and sugar, and stirring until dissolved. Make this cocktail as an individual drink, or use the quantities in brackets…

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Ceviche Verde

Victor Dries serves this ceviche on homemade corn chips, but you could also serve in small glasses.

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Grilled Artichokes, Peas & Stracciatella

If you have the time to prepare fresh artichoke hearts for this recipe, by all means do so, but high-quality jarred artichoke hearts make this recipe even easier. Stracciatella is a soft buffalo milk cheese made up of stretched curds and can be found at specialty cheese shops.

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Jamon Croquetas

Look for serrano ham at gourmet shops. Victor Dries adds trimmings from the ham to the milk mixture to infuse and amplify the flavor — try it if you have trimmings available (let the milk mixture come to a boil, then let stand for about 15 minutes to infuse before…

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Tortilla Española

Victor Dries uses a deep fryer to make easy work of cooking the potatoes for the tortilla, but here we’ve adapted the process for home use.

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Basque Cheesecake

This is the most amazing, fluffy cheesecake you’ve ever eaten. It rises a bit like a soufflé and will fall once you’ve removed it from the oven. It can be a little challenging to tell when it’s cooked, so use an internal thermometer, if you have one.

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Try 3 Vegan Recipes From Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Cookbook, The Clean Plate

From smoothies to entrées to desserts, Gwyneth Paltrow’s fourth cookbook offers more of her trademark healthful and delicious recipes in the “super-clean eating” vein. Beautiful photos help inspire you to take better care of yourself, whether you believe in the health benefits of eschewing certain food groups or not. Scroll…

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Apricot, Cashew & Coconut Truffles

Try Gwyneth Paltrow’s recipe for Apricot, Cashew & Coconut Truffles from the cookbook The Clean Plate. These fruity, tropical bites are made for an afternoon treat; they’re also great for packing in the kids’ lunches. Treats all around!…

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Black Rice Pudding With Coconut Milk & Mango

Try Gwyneth Paltrow’s recipe for Black Rice Pudding With Coconut Milk & Mango from the cookbook The Clean Plate. Full of iron, vitamin E and antioxidants, black rice is a nutritional powerhouse. It also happens to be delicious. Here, I simmer it slowly in water…

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Cucumber & Avocado Gazpacho

Try Gwyneth Paltrow’s recipe for Cucumber & Avocado Gazpacho from the cookbook The Clean Plate. This easy, bright cucumber gazpacho makes a lovely light lunch or first course for a summer dinner party.

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Jackie Kai Ellis’ Caramelized Onion & Fennel Tart

If you take a scroll through Jackie Kai Ellis‘ Instagram, you’ll be graced with dreamy shots of her Parisian apartment and mouthwatering flat lays of her latest culinary creations. As the founder of Vancouver’s Beaucoup Bakery, Jackie is no stranger to…

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Hotel De Mendoza Swizzle Cocktail

Even if you don’t have a seaside escape booked this summer, mixing up a warm weather cocktail is the next best thing. With notes of juicy passion fruit and tart lime, this refreshing tequila-based beverage will transport you even if you’re soaking up the sun in your city backyard.

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Ask A Chef: Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Pistachio Tahini

Chef Cassie Piuma of Sarma in Somerville, Massachusetts shares her recipe for Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Pistachio Tahini, Radishes And Crispy Quinoa. Q: I recently visited Boston and had an amazing meal at Sarma, just outside the city. I loved so many of the small plates we ate that…