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In retrospect, it might have been smarter to slowly scale back. But I felt better and better with each week that went by.

Slow cooked oatmeal is the original comforting stick-to-your ribs breakfast. Use any combination of dried fruit, nuts and seeds, and feel free to skip the milk (just stir in some extra water after the oats are cooked).

Parmesan, butter and white wine are the stars of this basic but still totally indulgent risotto. It's a creamy, comforting meal in a bowl.

This strong, subtly bitter and herbaceous cocktail calls for just four ingredients: rye whiskey (or bourbon), sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters.

These sweet crumble, crisp and cobbler recipes give you all the juiciness and aroma of a pie without the hassle of preparing pastry.

Get a healthy start to your weekdays: these easy meals begin with a fruit and yogurt base and are packed with protein, fibre and vitamins.

Savour the rich flavour of this easy French onion soup recipe as a light dinner or robust appetizer. No French soup bowls? No problem, we have an easy swap.

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Versions of this versatile soup have been around since ancient Roman soldiers ate minestrone for sustenance. Every nonna makes it differently and, aside from a few specific rules, minestrone is flexible and lenient.

Whether you want to roast, mash or bake it, this versatile root vegetable can dress the part.

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We grow many things well on our farm, but sweet potatoes are not one of them—our growing season is too short. So instead, we rely on farmers in much warmer climates to do it for us. Nonetheless they are a nutritional powerhouse, and one of my favourite vegetables. Baking is my preferred way to cook them. We do grow lots of fragrant cilantro, and through life-cycle harvesting we enjoy its aromatic leaves, green coriander seeds, and lacy white flowers. The pesto brings together lots of citrusy cilantro leaves and bright balancing flavours in a tasty condiment ready to complete a deliciously baked sweet potato. — Michael Smith