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Here’s something cool to do with good food and we wanted to share it for you! Bon Appétit!

Brighten up winter doldrums with some colourful, sparkling citrus! We’re celebrating citrus week here on FBC with great citrus recipes all week from FBC members across the Canada.  Whether you’re looking for lemon recipes, lime recipes, orange recipes or something more exotic like grapefruit or clementines, we’ll have something for you. Today, we start off with some great dinner and side dish ideas with these 12 savoury citrus recipes!

Savoury Citrus Dishes – Brighten Up Winter Dinners

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Orange Ginger Tofu (Vegetarian)

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Orange Ginger Tofu (Vegetarian) from Samantha at[ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken.](http://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/2015/10/30/orange-ginger-tofu/)

Tequila Lime Prawns with Southwest Salad

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Tequila Lime Prawns with Southwest Salad from Natalie at [Kitchen, Uncorked](https://njbrowne.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/tequila-lime-prawns-with-southwest-salad/).

Citrus Roasted Parsnips, Fennel and Carrots

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Citrus Roasted Parsnips, Fennel and Carrots from Melissa at [UpBeet](http://www.upbeet.ca/2014/05/04/citrus-roasted-parsnips-fennel-carrots/)

Avocado Grapefruit Pistachio Salad

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Avocado Grapefruit Pistachio Salad from Sarah at [My Nana's Kitchen](http://mynanaskitchen.ca/2015/08/25/avocado-grapefruit-pistachio-salad/).

Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Orange Vinaigrette

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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Orange Vinaigrette from Chrissie at [The Busy Baker](http://www.thebusybaker.ca/2015/05/roasted-beet-salad-with-goat-cheese-and.html)

Winter Salad With Sage Vinaigrette

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Winter Salad With Sage Vinaigrette from Lorena at [Green Healthy Cooking](http://greenhealthycooking.com/winter-salad-with-sage-vinaigrette/).

Spicy Citrus Salad With Pistachios

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Spicy Citrus Salad With Pistachios from Ksenia at [At The Immigrant's Table](http://immigrantstable.com/2015/02/25/spicy-citrus-salad-pistachios-dish-distills-pardes/#.VpHV2TbhPww).

Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw

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Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw from Trudy at [Eat, Live and Play](http://eatliveandplay.com/2015/12/cilantro-lime-fish-tacos-with-lime-cabbage-slaw/).

Creamy Lemon Chicken One Pan Pasta

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Creamy Lemon Chicken One Pan Pasta from Kelly at [Life Made Sweeter](http://lifemadesweeter.com/2015/06/creamy-lemon-chicken-one-pan-pasta/).

Refreshing Italian Fennel Citrus Salad

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Italian Fennel Citrus Salad from Maria at [She Loves Biscotti](http://www.shelovesbiscotti.com/refreshing-italian-fennel-citrus-salad/).

Orange Chicken with Orange Bell Pepper Rice

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Orange Chicken with Orange Bell Pepper Rice from Swati at Moksha Food

Citrus Beet Salad

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Citrus Beet Salad from Akheela at [Create With Mom](http://www.createwithmom.com/2015/12/eating-balanced-meals-can-help-maintain.html).

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This is something fun to do with tasty food and we wanted to share it for you! Eat well!

My sister Betsy is visiting, which means my sides hurt from laughing and I haven’t stopped cooking for three days. Bets and I love to cook and eat together, and you never know what direction we’re going to head. Some visits we do nothing but bake cookies. Other visits we cook up weird stir fry dishes and appetizers. Other visits we try to master bread.

This visit has been all about the slow cooker. I have to point out that Bets and I did not grow up in a slow cooker house. Our mom was a great cook and made hearty, homey food, but she just didn’t routinely use a slow cooker. So it’s fun to figure out these things together!

Here’s a soup we made Saturday. It’s my favorite kind of slow cooker recipe in that it requires no pre-cooking or sauteing or browning. You literally throw everything in, turn it on, then go live your life until it’s done.

 
Dice an onion. Alternately, have your kid sister dice an onion.

 
 
While your at it, dice—or have your kid sister dice—a red bell pepper…

 
 
And a yellow one, too!

 
 
Now, for the chicken: Throw chicken breasts right into the slowcooker. (We used four, but I adjusted the recipe amount to three. That would be plenty!)

 
 
Season the chicken with whatever you’d like: I sprinkled on chili powder…

 
 
Cumin, salt, and pepper.

(Pssst. You can also sprinkle on a packet of taco seasoning if you wanna be particularly sassy.)

 
 
Then everything else goes on! Onions…

 
 
Red bell pepper…

 
 
Yellow bell pepper…

 
 
A big can o’ tomatoes…(I only had whole, but diced would be even better.)

 
 
And a can of Rotel! It adds zip and zest and zeal.

Zeal? Never mind.

 
 
To add a little more liquid to the mix, pour in chicken broth…

 
 
Then add a chipotle (or two or three, depending on how tough you are) for heat.

 
 
Next, rinse a can of black beans and add them in. You can use pinto if you have ’em—even kidney beans would be fine!

 
 
Then add salt and pepper, a little tomato paste, and give it all a stir.

 
 
Lid goes on, and set it on high for 4 to 5 hours!

 
 
This is 5 hours later. I stirred it once or twice during the cooking just for kicks, but you don’t have to.

 
 
Stick two forks in and shred the chicken as much as you want. We shredded ours pretty fine (and it fell apart very easily) but you can just break it apart if you prefer the chicken to be in larger chunks.

 
 
Before you serve it up, a little lime is nice! Pardon the not-good quality of this photo. It was getting dark and it was cloudy and my camera was tired.

 
 
Zee finished soup!

 
 
Smelled divine and looked divine—we were ready to dig in.

 
 
But of course…tortilla soup needs fixins! Sour cream (yum)…

 
 
Avocado (yum)…

 
 
Grated cheese (always yum)…

 
 
Cilantro leaves (don’t leave these out; they make the whole soup!)…

 
 
And finally, crushed up tortilla chips. Normally, tortilla soup would have strips of corn tortilla, but the chips give it the same corn flavor and they’re fun.

 
 
Dinner is served!

You will love this, friends!

Here’s the handy dandy printable.

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We found something fun to do with yummy food and we wanted to post it for you! Enjoy!

Every week we pull together a roundup of links full of great recipe links. We know it can be hard to get going on a cold January morning, so this week we’re sharing 10 ideas for lightning-fast breakfasts that are also healthy and filling. Check out how FBCers from across Canada jumpstart their weekdays!

Lightening Quick Breakfast Recipe Ideas

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Avocado and Cheese Toast

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Avocado & Cheese Toast from Kristy at [She Eats](http://sheeats.ca/2015/01/healthy-breakfast-avocado-toast-infatuation/).

Curry Leaves Herbal Porridge

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Curry Leaves Herbal Porridge from Akheela at [Torview](http://www.torviewtoronto.com/2013/09/curry-leaves-herbal-porridge.html)

Blueberry Almond Flour Mug Muffin

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Blueberry Almond Flour Mug Muffin from Megan at [Food & Whine](http://foodwhine.com/2015/09/blueberry-almond-flour-mug-muffin.html)

The BEHLT Sandwich

By Food Bloggers of Canada

The BEHLT Sandwich from Katy at [My Dish is Bomb](http://mydishisbomb.com/behlt-sandwich/)

Scrambled Eggs With Corn Salsa

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Scrambled Eggs With Corn Sala from Marlene at [Urban Cottage Life](http://urbancottagelife.com/2015/08/12/leftover-love-❦-scrambled-eggs-with-corn-salsa/)

7 Minunte Warm Oats and Seeds Breakfast

By Food Bloggers of Canada

7 Minute Warm Oats and Seeds Breakfast (vegan and naturally gluten free) from Eye Candy Popper

Black n Blueberry Overnight Chia Oats

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Black n Blueberry Overnight Chia Oats (vegan and gluten free) from Dylan at [Phruitful Dish](https://phruitfuldish.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/black-n-blueberry-overnight-chia-oats-vegan-gluten-free/)

Vegan Superfood Breakfast Bars

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Vegan Superfood Breakfast Bars from Leah at [Love Me, Feed Me](http://www.lovemefeedme.net/superfood-breakfast-bars/)

Breakfast of Champions Bowl

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Breakfast of Champions Bowl from Holly at The Jittery Cook

Creamy Mushrooms and Greens on Toast

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Creamy Mushrooms and Greens on Toast from Suki at [Relish the Bite](http://www.relishthebite.com/creamy-mushrooms-and-greens-on-toast/)

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Here’s something neat to do with delicious food and we wanted to show it for you! Cheers!

This post is sponsored by Baker’s Secret

Whoever came up with the expression, “We eat with our eyes” knew what they were talking about. If you’re like us, the sweet stuff captures our attention just like the recipes you’ll find below! As part of our ongoing series of recipes by a group of talented food bloggers using Baker’s Secret bakeware products, we asked them to create mouth-watering recipes that will challenge your self-restraint!

Cakes, cupcakes, edible centrepieces and a beautiful gateaux are all within your grasp. Check out the recipes below and enjoy! And for even more inspiration, be sure to check out recipes for cookies/muffins or the chocolate lover in all of us. 

Dreamy and Decadent Desserts

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Sweet treats from Canadian food bloggers using Baker’s Secret products that will keep you coming back for more

Salted Caramel Gâteau Basque

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Spiced Apple Cake with Brown Sugar

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Lemon Lavender Cake

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Edible Centerpieces

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Gingerbread Cupcakes

By Food Bloggers of Canada

If you like what you’ve read in this article then check out other stuff on our blog.

And if you love fine food… Purple Onion Cuisine caters to Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, King City, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Toronto. Check out where else we cater in Ontario.

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This is something neat to do with yummy food so we wanted to post it for you! Cheers!

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And remember… Purple Onion Cuisine caters to Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, King City, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Toronto. Check out where else we cater in Ontario.

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This is something neat to do with good food so we wanted to share it for you! Cheers!

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And if you’re hungry… Purple Onion Cuisine caters to Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, King City, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Toronto. Check out where else we cater in Ontario.

Originally from: http://youtu.be/DjGc9LsZ7_w

This is something fun to do with delicious food so we wanted to share it for you! Enjoy!

If you love what you’ve viewed in this blog then check out other stuff on our blog.

And if you love great food… Purple Onion Cuisine caters to Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, King City, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Toronto. Check out where else we cater in Ontario.

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Here’s something neat to do with delicious food so we wanted to share it for you! Cheers!

I posted this recipe for pimento cheese almost exactly a year ago, and of all the New Year’s recipes in the universe, this is the one I woke up thinking about. It is absolutely, positively, 100% addictive, and while it’s appropriate for any year-round gatherings, there’s something about a bowl of this stuff paired with Castelvetrano olives (speaking of addictive) and simple crackers that says New Year’s Eve to me.

Super simple to whip up—give it a try! Here’s a link to the step-by-step and printable recipes:

The Best Pimento Cheese in the World

Have a happy, safe New Year’s Eve, everyone!

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Originally from: http://www.thegoodiegirl.ca/cinnamon-sugar-tea-biscuits/

This is something fun to do with tasty food and we wanted to repost it for you! Enjoy!

These Cinnamon Sugar Tea Biscuits come together in a flash – I had less than 20 minutes before company was coming over when I decided to start the recipe and by the time the doorbell rang there were fresh biscuits on the counter! That’s what I mean by quick!

I used to love putting cinnamon and sugar on toast and that’s what these biscuits reminded me of – that sweet, buttery, cinnamon flavor on a light flaky biscuit! Best enjoyed warm. You won’t even need butter!

I deviated from the original recipe with my second pan. Originally the recipe called for the oven to be 450 degrees, which had the biscuits coming out a little crispier on the edges than I prefer, so for my second pan I dropped the temperature down to 400 degrees and they were perfect. That’s what I’d recommend.

This recipe makes 12 medium sized biscuits.

This dough had a great consistency that you could certainly add nuts or raisins to if that was your thing – have fun and enjoy!

Cinnamon Sugar Tea Biscuits

Adapted from Chocolate Chocolate and More

Ingredients

    3 Tablespoons sugar

    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

    2 cups all-purpose flour

    3 teaspoons baking powder

    1 teaspoon salt

    6 Tablespoons butter, cold and cubed

    1 cup buttermilk or milk

    2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. 2 knives, cut butter into flour. Butter is done when it is small and pea-sized.

Stir in buttermilk, starting with 3/4 cup, just until dry ingredients are wet. Add rest of buttermilk if needed (I needed to use 1 full cup).  Do not overmix.

Flatten out the dough in the bowl and sprinkle 1/2 of cinnamon sugar evenly over top of biscuit dough. Fold dough over one time. Using a large spoon or large cookie scoop, scoop out dough and place 2 inches apart, on a lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet.

Drizzle melted butter over the top of each biscuit and then generously sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top.

Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 13 minutes, until golden brown or to desired doneness.

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Originally from: http://www.thegoodiegirl.ca/butternut-squash-and-quinoa-chicken-chili/

This is something fun to do with yummy food and we wanted to post it for you! Eat well!

I have a great hearty fall recipe for you.
My biggest question in sharing it is whether to call it a soup, a stew or a chili.

The original recipe I adapted called this a soup. Mine turned out to be more of a stew or chili because it was very hearty, chunky and not as juicy as I usually expect soup to be.
I think what happened was I, as usual, was very zealous with my portion of squash and chicken making it soak up a fair bit of the broth  to make it and more of a chunky stew or chili.

Any way you prefer it, this recipe is great, just know that the longer you let it simmer and the more chicken, squash and quinoa you use, the heartier and thicker in texture it will be.

I think I’ll call it a chicken chili.

This chili has a great flavor – from the tomato and squash all the way to the quinoa and corn, every bite is tasty and has a little kick from the taco seasoning.  If you like it even spicier, try a few red chili flakes.

This is a perfect, healthy recipe for the winter season we’re getting into and best of all, it comes together quickly.

I took it as a lunch at work and got a few jealous eyes staring over their sandwiches as they asked about it – it’s great as leftovers and a great sandwich alternative any day!

Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chicken Chili

Recipe adapted from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Ingredients:

Rotisserie chicken – all white meat and some dark – about 1 ½ pounds total
½ cup quinoa or ancient grains
½ cup barley
1 medium butternut squash, cubed
1 can President’s Choice Blue Menu Six Bean Medley
1 can of corn
1 can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons of taco seasoning
5 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Optional: parmesan cheese and red chili flakes or hot sauce

Directions:

Carve up the rotisserie chicken, removing skin and cutting into bite sized chunks. Peel, seed, and chop the butternut squash into small bite-sized pieces (or buy pre-chopped butternut squash for an even faster prep). Rinse and drain the kidney beans and corn.

In a large pot, add in the chicken, quinoa, chopped squash, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, garlic, and taco seasoning.

Pour in the chicken broth and season to taste with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Cover and simmer on low until the quinoa is cooked through and the squash is very tender. The longer it simmers the thicker it will be. Garnish with parmesan or red chili flakes, if desired.

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