FamilyLife - April 2019

Globally-inspired Dishes

Tips for blogging

Easter Basket Ideas from A-Z

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A Great Celebrations

April 2019

April Contents

15 ADVICE

FEATURES

15 Creative Easter Egg Hunts

43 Family Ties

19 Easter Basket Ideas from A-Z

49 Reading comprehension

ORGANIZE

FOOD

33 Life in Color

55 Let's Get Global

33 IN EVERY ISSUE 12 Editor's Letter

55 ON THE COVER Photography by Roberto Caruso Food styling by Ashley Denton Prop styling by Catherine Doherty

66 Last Look

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FamilyLife EDITOR IN-CHIEF Pamela Hayford EXECUTIVE EDITOR Suzanne Moutis CREATIVE DIRECTOR Karen Paddon EDITORIAL OPERATIONS & ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Olga Goncalves Costa TEST KITCHEN FOOD DIRECTOR Soo Kim SENIOR FOOD ASSOCIATE Stina Diös CONTRIBUTING FOOD SPECIALISTS Donna Borooah, Cara Tegler ART DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR Lena Diaz ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Sarah Big Canoe CONTRIBUTING ART DIRECTOR Leanne Gilbert PRODUCTION SPECIALIST Genevieve Pizzale EDITORIAL SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR Megan Howard FEATURES EDITOR Mary Levitski COPY EDITORS Debbie Madsen Villamere, Stephanie Zolis EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Marianne Davidson, Sarah Dziedzic HOME & GARDEN HOME & STYLE DIRECTOR Ann Marie Favot DESIGN EDITOR Morgan Lindsay ADVERTISING SALES, TORONTO SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEDIA SOLUTIONS, TRANSACTIONAL Jérôme Leys KEY ACCOUNT DIRECTORS, NATIONAL ADVERTISING SALES David Garby, Andrea McBride, Akta Sharma ADVERTISING COORDINATION TEAM LEADER Maddie Belanger ADVERTISING COORDINATION MANAGER Janice Clarke NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Cathy Ellis, Gary Forshaw, Joanne Landry, Delainie Salvatore, Vanessa Watson DIGITAL NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Paul Cummins, Gwen O’Toole, Tony Vigario, Joanna Woodman SALES ASSOCIATE Patricia Mixemong MARKETING & CREATIVE SOLUTIONS BRAND MANAGER Mieka Jansen SENIOR STRATEGIST Stephanie Mediati STRATEGIST Jeremie Marcoux PROJECT MANAGERS Janine Short, Kathryn Walsh ART DIRECTOR Suzanne Lacorte

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Editor's Letter

Calendar Club I still use a paper planner for our family calendar. In fact, I’ve used the exact same brand of calendar since 2006 and I’d be lost without it. I keep all of our calendars from years gone by—it serves as a kind of journal and history of our life’s events. I’ve tried different apps and online tools and none have really appealed to me. I like being able to see the entire month at one time and being able to flip backward or forward when scheduling. My mom and sisters use the same calendar I use, and my one sister jokingly refers to it as “the cloud.” We all show up for family calendar meetings with our pencils and our planners!

For fun, while penning this missive, I decided to pull out our 2006 calendar and look through it. Oh my!

What simpler times those were when the girls were younger! So many days are blank (can you even imagine!), and the ones that aren’t have things like playgroup or swim lessons or ice cream dates written on them. To look at our calendar now often makes my head spin. For many, spring means the season for cleaning and sprucing up after winter.

This year, why not spring clean your calendar? Are there commitments you can cut?

Pamela Hayford Editor In-Chief

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Advice

Creative Easter Egg Hunts Bored of the same old Easter egg hunts at your house each year? Shake things up with a twist on the traditional hunt. Use some of these creative ideas, or think up some of your own!

By TISHA FOLEY

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Advice

Color Coordinated

Puzzle Hunt

Assign each child a specific color and instruct him to collect only eggs of that color. This is great for younger children who are learning their colors.

Buy a blank puzzle (available at craft stores), assemble it and write a message telling kids where a special treat is hidden. For example, you could write, “To find a chocolaty treat, look in the room where we eat.” Then break up the puzzle and hide a piece inside of each egg. When the hunt is over, kids can put together the puzzle to find their clue.

ABCs Hide 26 eggs per child, each with a letter of the alphabet written on it. Instruct each child to find all the letters of the alphabet.

Bunny Money Hide play money inside of the eggs and invite kids to use the money to “buy” trinkets and candy from a pretend store. This is a good one for school-age children who are learning about money.

Golden Egg Hide several eggs containing smaller prizes, such as trinkets or coins. Then hide a few golden eggs that contain bigger prizes, such as dollar bills or movie tickets. Make sure each child gets the same number of golden eggs.

Nighttime Hunt Who says egg hunts have to happen during the day?

Grab some flashlights and have a nighttime hunt in the backyard, or color eggs with glow-in-the-dark paint.

Scavenger Hunt Provide note card clues for where eggs are hidden. For instance, one clue can read, “Rub-a-dub-dub, look in the room with the tub.” When kids find that egg, there will be another clue leading them to the next one.

Throw Them for a Loop

On each egg, write a number and assign kids either odd or even numbers. They must gather only those eggs.

My mom and sister had an egg hunt for our kiddos last year. Some of the eggs contained coins, some had candy…and some had coupons that said, “Good for one bowl of squishy worm soup” and “Good for one order of French-fried spider legs.” The surprised looks on the kids’ faces were classic, and after they realized it was a joke, they had a great laugh about it.

Coupons

Math Eggs

Get creative with the contents of your eggs. Include coupons to get out of chores, hear an extra bedtime story or have a special breakfast—whatever your kiddos would love!

Write numbers on each egg, and at the end of the hunt have each participant add up the total for their eggs.

The one with the highest total wins a special prize.

Odd or Even

Parents’ Turn!

At our house, the kids enjoy taking turns hiding eggs for the parents. They love trying to fool us with challenging hiding spots!

Checklist This one works well for larger egg hunts: Each participant is given a checklist of items to find, such as 2 purple eggs, 3 multicolored eggs and so on. You could offer a prize to the person who completes their checklist first.

Pet Playtime You don’t have to limit egg hunts to humans! Cindy Lockhart of Belton says, “We have one for our dogs every year, from the time our girls got too old for them.” Hide doggie treats inside the eggs and let your furry friends have fun.

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Easter Basket Ideas from Advice

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Advice

Art supplies (colored pencils, fun crayons like glitter crayons, paper, stickers, glitter glue, etc), Apples, Apricots, Animal Crackers, Alphabet Stickers, and stuffed APE!

Chuck E. Cheese Gift Certificate, Cupcake wrappers / Cake Mix / Icing / Sprinkles (to bake together), Chocolate, Certificates & cards (gift), Crayons, Chapstick, Cars, Candy, Crayola Color Wonders, Carrots, Coloring Book, Cereal (small boxes), Comic Books, Craft Kits, Computer Games

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Balls, Beads, Bubbles, Bubble Bath, Bible, Books, Bouncy Balls, Beach Towels, Balloons (water balloons, punching balloons, etc), Binoculars, Bird Feeder Kit, Banana Bread

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Deck of cards (any card game), Dolls / Doll Accessories/ Doll Clothes, Duck (stuffed animal), Dog (stuffed animal), DVDs, Dress Up Clothes/ Accessories, Dominoes, Doughnuts, Dollars

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Eggs filled with goodies, Earrings, Elmo Figurine, Etch-A-Sketch (mini)

Flip Flops, Foam Stickers, Frisbee, Furry Friends, Flashlight, Finger Paints, Food Coloring Markers (so kids can draw on their sandwiches), Fancy Nancy Card Game, Farm Toys, Face Paint, Flash Cards, Fruit, Feather Boas, Fishing Pole/Gear, Farkle

Hats, Hair Spray with Glitter (Party stores), Hair accessories, Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Bars, Hot Wheels, Harmonica, Hexbugs, Headbands

Goggles, Glow-in-the-Dark “Fill in the Blank", Grass (Easter Grass), Gum, Games, Go Fish Card Game, GI Joe, Glitter, Glittery Bouncy Balls, Grape Lip Gloss, Garden Tools, Gel Pens, Gloves (pretty gloves to wear with an Easter Dress, or gardening gloves)

Ice Cream Soda flavored Jelly Bellies, Iced Sugar Cookies (in Easter shapes), I Spy Books, Ice Cream Gift Cards

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Jellies, Jacks, Jump Rope, Jenga, Jigsaw Puzzles, Jewelry, Journal, Jump Drive

Legos, Littlest Pet Shop Toys, Lip Smackers, Little People, Life Savers, LaLaLoopsy Doll, Lemon Drops

Matchbox Cars, My Little Ponies, Marzipan Bunnies, Marshmallows, Money, Marbles, Movie Tickets, Markers, Music, Magazine, Magic Tricks, Monster Trucks, Makeup, Mr. Potato Head, Mad Libs

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Nail Polish, Nickels, Necklace, Nuts, Nerds Candy, Noodles (Pool toys), Narnia movies or books

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Kite, Kitten, Kool-Aid, Kazoo, Kaleidoscope, Key Chain, Klutz Books

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Ostrich Eggs, Oreos, Optimus Prime

Quarters, Quik Trip Gift Cards (for teens), Quality Time (coupon for Date with Parents)

Rabbits (chocolate, stuffed), Ribbons, Race Car, Rice Krispy Treats, Rain Boots, Raisins

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Shirts, Shorts, Silly Putty, Stickers, Snickers, Slinky, Stamps, Socks, Silly String, Scented Soaps, Sandals, Swim Suit, Sidewalk Chalk, Super Hero Action Figures, Soduko Book, Sandbox Toys, Silly Bandz, Sunglasses, Science Kits, Shrinky Dinks, Sun Catchers, Stationary, Scratch & Sketch Books, Scrapbook Supplies, Sprinkled Cupcakes

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Pez Dispensers, Peeps, Pencils (kids love Smencils, the scented colored pencils at crafts stores like Michaels), Polly Pockets, Play Dough, Purse, Pillow, Pillow Pets, Plant Seeds, Playmobile Toys, Puppets, Pinwheels, Pajamas, Popcorn, Perfume, Poster, Paper Dolls, Paradise Park Gift Certificate

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Toothbrush (for fun buy electric or character), Trading Cards, Top, Tub Toys, Transformers, Travel Games, Twisty Straws, Tea Party Set, Trail Mix, Tickets (to a sporting event, movie, concert, show)

u Umbrella (fun kid umbrella), Underwear, Uno

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Water toy, Webkinz, Watch, Wand, Windmill Sugar Cookies, Wallet, Word Search Book, Whirlygigs, Windsocks, Water Bottle

Video Games, Veggie Tales, View Master (and View Master slides), Violet Tulips

Xylophone, XBox Game, X-ray Vision Goggles

Zingo Game, Zebra (and other toy animals)

Yo-Yo, Yogurt Bites

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Organize

A Natural Light Peek inside a beautiful west-end row house in Toronto

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LIFE IN COLOR

Homeowner Denise Williams purchased a fully renovated 1,150-sq.-ft house from two architectural graduates to create the perfect everyday retreat for herself.

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Denise Williams’ love of the Canadian wilderness is reflected in her efficient, eco-conscious home full of her earthy style. After a busy day running her holistic, natural skincare line, Matter Company, it provides the perfect peaceful retreat. The west-end Toronto house, purchased from two architectural graduates, had been fully gutted and renovated when she bought it. The new dining room extension, formerly a cold-storage room, lined in reclaimed cherry wood gives her a place to light a warm fire and almost doubles the living space.

Hot idea: Add a clean-burning-fuel fireplace to any room. No chimney required!

Dining table, Ikea. Chairs, Commute Design. Light, Lampcage.

Fireplace, Cocoon Fires. Rug, Elte. Juju hat, basket, placemat, cups, Snob.

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Attach floating shelves to walls

An open rectangular unit attached to the wall maximizes storage without taking up valuable floor space.

Shelf, Atomic Design. Chair, QWAC. Art, Stephen Chung. Cup, quills, Snob.

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Use paint to hide defects

Deep-inky-blue paint and salon-style wall art make an unsightly electrical panel all but disappear. Don’t be afraid to use dark colours in small spaces. They make the walls recede, giving the illusion of space.

Sofa, UpCountry. Rug, throw, Elte. Pillows, Snob. Art, Tania Love.

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Extend your countertops into another room Think beyond a space’s standard definitions. Here wooden counters run beyond the kitchen walls into the living room, creating a cozy eating nook.

Stool, QWAC. Cups, Stanley Lake Pottery. Tea towel, Pehr Designs.

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Use wallpaper instead of a headboard Free up space in a tight bedroom by forgoing a traditional headboard. Soothing shades of oyster and cream make the room feel calm, peaceful and bigger.

Wallpaper, Prime Time Paint. Light, Mod Furnishings. Throw, Elte.

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"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'"

– John 11:25-26

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FAMILY TIES 5 things every new parent blogger needs to know

By JENNIFER PINARSKI

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I started blogging shortly before I got pregnant with my son, Isaac. That’s a lifetime in blog years but only nine years ago in reality. I kept the pregnancy itself under wraps from my readers (all 12 of them at the time) until the moment I thought I had miscarried. In the end, it was unexplained bleeding, but the experience rocked me to my core. Through blogging, I connected with other parents-to-be who were also expecting their first babies and, after I wrote about the experience online, the outpouring of support buoyed me through those scary few days. I guess you could say that’s how I became a “mommy blogger,” because I didn’t look back after that, eventually writing about everything from the struggle to find a nursing bra to the gory story of my labour and delivery. No detail was too personal to share.

In hindsight, many of those details really were too personal to share. I found that out the hard way, when a male teammate on my triathlon team told me he got a kick out of my bra shopping story and that I didn’t look like an F cup at all. It’s a good thing I was already red-faced from my workout because at least it covered up how much I blushed at the remark.

But as embarrassing as that moment was, I didn’t stop blogging. I also didn’t stop thinking about the reach and impact that a post would have on myself and my children. I always believed that I would be helping another parent through a tough time by sharing a personal story because, let’s face it, parenting is sometimes lonely and frustrating. Striking a balance between what is too personal to share and what will help other parents has become increasingly difficult, and I’m not alone in feeling this way. Last October at BlissDom, the late Tracy Chappell and I talked long into the night about that balance (and I could relate to why she stopped blogging). Recently, I talked with Yummy Mummy Club’s Sharon DeVellis about writing about our kids, which is why her post this week about what she wished she’d known about blogging hit home—and I agree with her 100 percent.

At the risk of sounding curmudgeonly, if you’re venturing into the world of parent blogging, here are five things I think you should know.

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1. You are the steward of your child’s digital footprint.

Earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal suggested that, rather than rattles and receiving blankets, what parents really need to buy for their babies is their own domain name. “Having the ability to create your own personal page as your domain name could give your child a huge edge down the road,” wrote wealth management expert Ted Jenkin. “In fact, if she becomes the next Taylor Swift, the domain name could be worth millions.” I haven’t bought domain names for Isaac or Gillian (yet), but I’m keenly aware of the fact that what comes up when their names are Googled is all my doing. In putting their names out there to the public, I’m establishing their digital footprint—and I feel it’s my job to ensure that it’s a positive one.

2. You are your child’s online role model.

Even if you choose to keep your kids out of the spotlight by using pseudonyms or cropping their faces out of photographs, your online words still have the power to show them right from wrong. As a new blogger, you are your child’s online role model.

Choosing to be kind and helpful rather than snarky will show them that the Internet can be a kind place and that online bullying isn’t acceptable. That goes for any comments you leave on social media as well.

3. That viral post isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Every new blogger dreams that one day she’ll have a post go viral—and, yes, I get a bit of a thrill when a post of mine does especially well. But the flip side of that 15 minutes of fame is that your kids ride the wave along with you, for better or for worse. Julia Fierro (the mom of the young girl made famous by the “mood swing” meme) said it best to The Huffington Post: “I want to be one of those parents who have made (and stuck to) a vow of not posting photos of their children online so that every creep in the world has potential access to them, but isn’t it too late for that? How would I erase all that I’ve already (over) shared?” The short answer is that you can’t erase it—ever. Make sure you understand that before you hit Publish.

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4. You will be judged.

Are you a pro-formula parent? You will be judged. Cosleeper? You’ll be judged again. Regardless of your view on any parenting topic, there will be another parent out there who will judge you on your actions.

Some parents are kind with their comments, while others are aggressive and downright hurtful. If you don’t have a thick skin (and I certainly don’t), be selective with your stories.

5. Even when shared from your point of view, their stories are not your stories.

Writing about Isaac and Gillian seemed easier when they were babies—and, literally, without voices of their own. But as they’ve gotten older and their personalities have developed, I try to be respectful of the stories I share. I try to share from my point of view, but their stories are invariably deeply entwined with mine. As Sharon rightfully pointed out, asking a child permission isn’t the right move because it’s an adult decision. Do I get this right all the time? No. But, like everything along the parenting journey, I’m doing the best I can.

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Reading comprehension Tips to help your child understand what he's reading

By SUSAN SPICER

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It’s storytime, and you’re thrilled to see that your sixyear-old is sounding out the words and putting together the sentences. But when you close the book and ask your child a question, you realize that even though he’s “read” it, he hasn’t picked up much of the storyline.

It’s not uncommon for kids this age to have trouble comprehending what they’re reading, says Mary Handley, who is the coordinator of elementary school improvement for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board in Lindsay, Ont. “Children in the primary grades are often too busy decoding the words to derive much meaning,” she says.

But it will come, assures Handley. Comprehension depends on developing a set of skills: decoding letters and words, sounding out words, recognizing letter combinations like th, understanding the meanings of words and following the train of thought. Children gain reading comprehension with practice. Here’s how you can help: Read together every day Kids this age are learning to read on their own, but curling up with you to hear a story is still important. Listening to a great yarn by Roald Dahl or a classic like The Princess and the Goblin builds vocabulary and comprehension, says Handley.

When you read with enthusiasm — using voices, and expressing the excitement and suspense of the story, kids are more likely to listen closely. There are books that lend themselves to taking turns or reading together, like the Amelia Bedelia or Clifford stories. The most important thing, says Handley, is that the experience is warm and connected — encourage her to share in the reading task, but don’t insist.

Talk about it If you ask questions along the way, or express some anticipation, kids are more likely to stay on track with the storyline: What is Jillian Jiggs going to do with those boxes?

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Look for patterned text Kids who are learning to follow meaning will be able to predict what might come next in a patterned text, like that found in Robert Munsch’s Love You Forever. As kids get to know the pattern, you might say “Do you know what comes next?” Follow along with your finger so she can connect the rhyme with the text.

Connect with his interests “We sometimes think fictional stories and novels are better reading material for kids, but it isn’t so,” says Handley. “Kids have to be motivated to read. If motorbikes are what your child is interested in, read a book about them.” Let kids choose their own books. Books like the Captain Underpants series appeal to a child’s sometimes bawdy sense of humour at this age.

Be a good reading role model If you share a funny anecdote from the newspaper you’re reading, or show your child a description of a vacation spot in a brochure, he learns how reading connects with our experiences.

Choose readers that match your child’s vocabulary If there are too many words kids can’t understand, they’re likely to give up, says Handley. Levelled readers, which have a controlled vocabulary, allow kids to read with enough fluency to follow the story. Not sure what your child’s level is? You can try the five-finger test.

Open a book to a page and ask your child to start reading. Every time he comes to a tricky word, ask him to put a finger on it. If he has more than five fingers down on a page, the book is probably one to save for a year or so.

Avoid drill tactics Flash cards and other reading aids can make what should be a pleasurable activity onerous for kids, says Handley.

Don’t rely on computers While there are some good sites to encourage kids to read, don’t rely on them to build reading comprehension, says Handley. “The machine can’t tell when your child is having trouble, or when they’ve got it right.” What’s important, she says, is the sensitive and patient support you provide to your child as he learns to love reading.

Food

Globally-inspired dishes 5 easy dinners inspired by flavours from around the world Photography by ROBERTO CARUSO

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LET'S GET global Travel to another continent with kid-friendly dishes that will give kids a taste of something different and delicious.

Photography by ROBERTO CARUSO

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HAWAIIAN Hawaiian shrimp poke bowl

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GREEK

Greek chicken and potato salad

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MEXICAN Mexican mole drumsticks

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SWEDISH

Swedish meatballs and egg noodles

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CHINESE

Chinese pork noodles

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Food

HAWAIIAN GREEK Hawaiian shrimp poke bowl

Greek chicken and potato salad

MEXICAN

PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:45 MINS

PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:30 MINS

PREP TIME:10 MINS TOTAL TIME:35 MINS

1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice 4 tsp soy sauce, divided 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp canola oil 340-g bag frozen raw peeled shrimp, thawed 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cut in thin wedges 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 1 mango, pitted, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup thinly sliced nori (seaweed), (optional) 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, or togarashi (optional)

680 g baby potatoes 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced, divided 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill 1/4 cup crumbled feta

1 1/2 cups chicken broth 56 g finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate, (about 1/3 cup) 4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, divided 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tbsp almond butter 4 tsp canola oil, divided 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced 8 chicken drumsticks, (about 1 kg) 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, divided 1 tsp cinnamon, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup cilantro, (optional) 4 small crusty buns, (could also use bolillos)

1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt. Add 1 tsp soy sauce to the water.

2. Whisk remaining 3 tsp soy sauce with honey and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.

3. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, shrimp and ginger. Stir-fry until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 min. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp honey dressing.

4. Remove rice from heat and stir in remaining dressing. Scoop into 4 bowls and top with shrimp, avocado, edamame, and mango.

Sprinkle with nori and sesame seeds.

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1. Position rack in centre of oven, then preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.

2. Bring potatoes and 1 tsp salt to boil in a large pot of water. Reduce to medium-high heat and cook until tender, 8 to 10 min.

3. Toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, half of minced garlic and oregano on prepared sheet. Season with pepper (optional). Broil until cooked through and goldenbrown, 10 to 12 min.

4. Drain potatoes and set aside. Heat 1tbsp oil in same pot over medium.

Add onion and remaining garlic.

Cook until softened, about 3 min.

Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp oil, vinegar, red pepper, dill and olives. Cut potatoes in half and add to pot. Season with pepper.

5. Slice chicken, then divide among plates with potato salad. Sprinkle with feta.

Mexican mole drumsticks

1. Position rack in centre of oven, then preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.

2. Blend broth, chocolate, 3 tbsp sesame seeds, orange juice and almond butter in a blender. Set aside.

3. Heat 2 tsp oil in a large frying pan over medium. Cook onion, until golden-brown, 8 to 10 min.

Meanwhile, toss chicken with remaining 2 tsp oil and 1/2 tsp each cumin and cinnamon on prepared sheet. Broil until goldenbrown, 5 to 7 min.

4. Add garlic, and remaining 1 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp cinnamon to onion and cook, 1 min. Add to blender. Blend until smooth, then return to pan set at medium heat.

Add chicken to sauce and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until sauce has thickened, 13 to 15 min.

Uncover for the last 5 min of cooking.

5. Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve with buns.

Food

SWEDISH

CHINESE

Swedish Chinese pork meatballs and egg noodles noodles PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:25 MINS

PREP TIME:20 MINS TOTAL TIME:40 MINS 1 egg 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, divided 1 small onion, finely chopped, divided 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, divided 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp salt 400 g lean ground beef 2 tsp olive oil, divided 227-g pkg sliced cremini mushrooms 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 1/2 cup sour cream 4 cups no-yolk egg noodles 2 tbsp chopped parsley, (optional) 1. Whisk egg with 1 tbsp Dijon in a large bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup onion, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, allspice and salt. Season with pepper. Using hands, crumble in beef and mix until combined. Roll into 1-in. balls (about 1 tbsp each).

2. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high and cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until golden-brown, 3 to 4 min.

Transfer to a plate.

3. Add remaining oil to pan. Cook mushrooms and remaining onion until mushrooms soften, 3 to 4 min. Stir in broth, sour cream, and remaining 1 tbsp Dijon and Worcestershire sauce. Return meatballs to pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until sauce starts to thicken, 8 to 10 min.

4. Cook noodles according to package directions, 4 to 6 min.

Drain and topwith meatballs, sauce and parsley.

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2 200-g pkgs udon noodles 1 pork tenderloin, cut in 1/4-in. strips 4 tbsp brown sugar, divided 2 tsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tsp sesame oil, divided 400 g baby bok choy, cut in 1-in. pieces, stems separated 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp rice vinegar 398-mL can baby corn, cut in half crosswise 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1. Cook noodles according to package directions, about 2 min.

Discard seasoning packets, drain and rinse noodles with cold water.

Set aside.

2. Combine pork with 1 tbsp brown sugar, ginger, salt and garlic in a medium bowl. Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp sesame oil, then pork. Cook until pork is browned and cooked through, about 4 min.

Transfer to a plate.

3. Add remaining 1 tsp sesame oil to pan, then stems. Cook 1 min. Stir in remaining 3 tbsp brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pork and any juices, noodles and corn. Cook until noodles are warmed through, 2 to 3 min. Stir in bok choy leaves.

Divide among bowls. Sprinkle with green onions.

Last Look

Jokes

Off to work A guy shows up late for work. The boss yells, ‘You should’ve been here at 8.30!’

He replies. ‘Why? What happened at 8.30?’

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