35 Red and White Recipes to Cheer On Team Canada
Posted by Jenny Potter on July 26, 2016, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/fun-...berry-Meringue-Tarts
Fill your plate with pride as you cheer on Team Canada at the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. From simple strawberry shortcakes to maple-leaf cheesecake bars, these red and white dishes are beyond worthy of a gold medal.
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Strawberry Meringue Tarts
With sweet, sticky strawberry centres and fluffy meringue tops, these single-serving tarts are a delicious way to finish off a party.
Get the recipe for Anna Olson's Strawberry Meringue Tarts
Who doesn’t love chocolate bark? Make this crunchy treat part of your celebration with rich, roasted red peanuts, sweet raspberry jam and creamy milk chocolate.
You don’t even need to turn on the oven to whip up a batch of these patriotic beauties. A red graham cracker base and a few sprinkles make these creamy cheesecake bites celebration-worthy.
Beets add a gorgeous ***hsia hue to this root vegetable risotto, proving that a great presentation makes all the difference.
Pre-made pizza dough makes this easy appetizer super quick to prepare. Top with ripe tomatoes and salty feta cheese and heat through.
An absolute must-try, this cake boasts thin, crispy meringue with a soft chewy centre, juicy strawberries, Chantilly cream and spongy homemade marshmallow.
Serve this beautiful and tasty dish as an appetizer at your next get together.
Take your strawberry social to the next level with light and fluffy shortcakes with a hint of nutmeg, served alongside strawberry-rhubarb compote and freshly whipped cream.
This strawberry-studded dessert is baked until golden brown and served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Sweet, creamy and full of fresh fruit, these cherry cheesecake pops are a cool way to celebrate.
Best eaten right away, you can still stretch the time before these maple-flavoured treats melt a little bit by freezing them after assembling.
Bake these oh-so-light and decadent meringues a day ahead so you’ll have more time to enjoy all the festivities. Just top with lightly sweetened cream and fresh strawberries or cherries.
For a delicious meal on the go, these homemade packets of steaming shrimp, scallops, linguine, tomatoes and fresh herbs will be winners — wherever you are!
Bookmark this meal for your Labour Day soirée, and slice into a bit of sun protection from lycopene-rich tomatoes.
Puff pastry adds a nice soft texture to this bruschetta-like tart.
Don’t be intimated by this healthy pasta’s gorgeous presentation — preparing it is much easier than it looks.
Large portobello mushrooms serve as edible "bowls" filled with chunky cubes of ripe tomatoes and mozzarella, an ideal vegetarian dish to grill up on the barbecue.
Rich goat cheese gnocchi is a creamy foil for the zing of smooth red pepper and white wine coulis.
This beet soup from Anna Olson is a beautiful way to start a meal. Best of all, it can be prepared a day ahead of time.
A time-honoured tradition in its native Ukraine, this tangy soup combines fresh red beets, beef shank, onions, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, dill and sour cream.
Make the batter and sweet strawberry filling ahead of time so you can impress mom in a flash.
The perfect dessert to impress a loved one, this delightful mix of classic red velvet paired with silky cheesecake is sure to be a home run.
Succulent lobster meat piled into a buttery toasted sour dough bun and topped with lobster mayo.
These easy to make hors d'oeuvres use pomegranate molasses and basil for a taste sensation guaranteed to please a crowd.
Watermelon is rich in lycopene, a powerhouse nutrient for heart health. Here, it’s paired with tomato, also packed with lycopene, for a warm-weather chilled soup. Because lycopene is fat-soluble, it’s important to pair it with a heart-healthy fat such as olive oil to absorb the goodness.
This herb-infused pasta dish is bright, fresh, and delicious — perfect summer meal.
Warm, flaky and full of tart rhubarb sauce and slices of fresh, in-season berries, this simple tart makes a beautiful finale to your next dinner party.
A delicate meringue pavlova is topped with a decadent kirsh and morello cherry sauce, and chocolate curls to create this jaw-dropping this dessert.
Use fresh herbs as the skewers for these delicious and juicy appetizers for a burst of extra flavour with every bite.
Light up the night with your own bright and colourful sparklers. Fizzy rock candy gives these cute and simple celebration snacks an exciting pop with every bite.
Fill your plate (and stomach) with patriotism by whipping up a batch of these super simple flapjacks.
Break out your Mason jars for a delightful dessert that pairs layer after layer of sweet whipped cream cheese and tart cherry sauce. Make a double batch of the crumble topping, because we all know the best part of cheesecake is that sweet graham.
Drink in the fresh taste B.C. summers with Okanagan strawberry syrup, bitters, sherry and lemon juicy, shaken with egg white for a fruity red and white cocktail.
Creamy, maple raspberry sippers will fill you with pride as you watch Canadian athletes take home the gold in Rio.