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Whew! We did it……….and we’re SOOOOOO HAPPY we did!

WHEW!  As of last Friday, we completed our 7-city publicity tour for our new slow cooker book.  We’re still a bit tired (travelling between Regina and Saskatoon by bus will do that to you… planes were grounded by freezing rain) but absolutely thrilled and delighted about how the whole experience unfolded.  From meeting all of the talented media folks to you, our dear Bridge readers.  What an absolute pleasure and privilege to meet you!  Thank you for stopping by to say “hello”, sharing your stories and sharing your favourite Bridge recipes.  You’ve left us with memories that we’re going to treasure for years to come.

Here we are having a blast on Canada AM and demonstrating just how easy it is to prepare Christmas Morning Wife Saver, Crab and Artichoke Dip and Hot Cranberry Sipper in  a slow cooker:
http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/recipes/nov-28-christmas-morning-wife-saver-1.1058483

http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/recipes/nov-28-crab-and-artichoke-dip-1.1058504

http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/recipes/nov-28-hot-cranberry-sipper-1.1058492

If you’d like to purchase a copy of the new book it’s available throughout Canada at Chapters, Indigo, Coles, Costco, Save-On Overwaitea, Safeway Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, Walmart (AB locations), Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstores as well as your favourite independent book  store.

Whether you’re a veteran slow cooker cook or just starting out, we think you’l love our new collection of recipes and tips.

Coming to a City Near You………..

We’re so excited about our new slow cooker book that we’re embarking on a 7 city publicity tour.  Like so many of you, we’ve fallen in love with slow cookers all over again.

With so many stops and appearances, we (Mary & Sally)  really hope to meet you.  The confirmed cities and dates are:

Vancouver:  October 15th  – 16th

Edmonton:  October 18th – 19th

Calgary:  October 26th – 27th

Regina:  November 20th

Saskatoon:  November 22nd

Winnipeg:  November 27th

Toronto:  November 29th – December 1st

Please check “join the conversation” for specific locations and times surrounding those dates.  The book is available at Chapters, Indigo, Coles, Costco, Save-on Overwaitea, Safeway Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, Walmart (AB locations), Loblaws , Real Canadian Superstores  as well as your favourite independent book store.

Whether you’re a veteran slow cook or are just starting out, we think you’ll love our new collection of recipes and tips.


VEGETARIAN TEXAS TACOS

Perfect for summer entertaining, a quick cottage lunch, or a fabulous vegetarian meal for busy families on the go…

VEGETARIAN TEXAS TACOS
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Ingredients
  1. VEGETARIAN TEXAS TACOS
  2. 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 15 mL
  3. 1 medium onion, minced 1
  4. 3 garlic cloves, minced 3
  5. 4 tsp. ground cumin 20 mL
  6. 4 tsp. chili powder 20 mL
  7. 2 19 oz. (540 mL) cans black or pinto beans, drained, rinsed 2
  8. 3⁄4 cup medium salsa 175 mL
  9. 1⁄2 cup frozen kernel corn 125 mL
  10. salt & pepper to taste
  11. 1⁄2-1 tsp. crushed red pepper 2-5 mL
  12. 3⁄4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 175 mL
  13. 1⁄4 CUP grated cheddar cheese 60 mL
  14. about 10 flour tortillas 410 g
  15. Toppings (use 3 or more plus salsa)
  16. TOPPINGS
  17. 1 medium diced zucchini 1
  18. shredded lettuce
  19. 2 small avocados, diced & tossed 2
  20. with a splash of lime juice
  21. grated Cheddar cheese
  22. chopped onion
  23. diced red or yellow pepper
  24. diced fresh tomatoes
  25. salsa
Instructions
  1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350°F (180°C). HEAT OIL IN A LARGE FRYING PAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT. ADD ONION AND GARLIC AND COOK, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY, UNTIL ONION IS TRANSLUCENT, ABOUT 5 MINUTES. ADD CUMIN AND CHILI POWDER AND STIR UNTIL THEY ARE AROMATIC, ABOUT 1-2 MINUTES LONGER. ADD BEANS AND SALSA AND MASH WITH A POTATO MASHER TO A CONSISTENCY THAT IS TO YOUR LIKING. ADD CORN AND SEASON WITH SALT, PEPPER AND CRUSHED RED PEPPER.
  2. PUT MIXTURE IN A CASSEROLE AND SPRINKLE CHEESES ON TOP. BAKE FOR 15-20 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHEESE MELTS. WARM TORTILLAS IN OVEN AND LET YOUR FAMILY DO THEIR OWN WRAPPING AND TOPPING. PASS THE SALSA.
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Whew! and Hurray!

We’re thrilled to announce that the first ever single subject Best of Bridge cookbook is officially finished and being printed as we speak.

The Best of Bridge ladies, like so many of you, have fallen in love with slow cookers all over again. So Sally, who joined our crew three years ago, agreed to head back into the kitchen and comeup with delicious new recipes especially created for the slow cooker. We’re also really thrilled that she adapted a number of our (and your) all-time favorite Bridge recipes for the slow cooker — even Christmas Morning Wife Saver!

This fantastic collection features recipes for everything from elegant appetizers, breakfast and brunch ideas to delectable desserts. Whether you’re a veteran slow cooker cook or are just starting out, you will love our new collection of recipes and tips.

Look for Best of Bridge Slow Cooker Cookbook in early Fall – we’ll keep you posted on exact dates, etc…..  In the meantime we hope you continue to enjoy all our books.  Our motto remains the same:  “Simple recipes with gourmet results.” And we like to think that the one-liners keep you smiling 🙂

Something New is Simmering Away in the B of B Kitchens………..


Seems like  it was just yesterday –  we were all collectively gearing up for the Christmas holidays, and yet here we are with spring just a few short days away!

Things have been feverishly busy in the Best of Bridge kitchens – Sally and the team are developing and testing an exciting new collection of family-friendly recipes specifically created for……………THE SLOW COOKER. Truly a match made in culinary heaven! It will be available in  Fall 2012 and we’re just in the process of finalizing the cover, name, etc….   The cover will be posted  in the coming days – stay tuned.  AND we’re also absolutely delighted to announce that two of our perennial bestsellers, The Best of The Best and More & The Rest of the Best and More are now available in the concealed wire-o hardcover binding that cooks across Canada have come to love.

Look for these two “new” books in the coming weeks at Chapters, Indigo, Coles, Costco, Save-On Ovewaitea, Safeway stores, London Drugs and more…………

Wishing you a March that is free of madness (unless of course you’re really into basketball) full of warm breezes and depending on where you are in this great country, a crocus or snow drop sighting. And if you do have a spring flower sighting, please share your pic with everyone on ‘join the conversation.’

No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery.

Green Beans Guido

WHY DOES AN INSPIRING SIGHT LIKE A SUNRISE ALWAYS HAVE TO TAKE PLACE AT SUCH AN INCONVENIENT TIME?

Green Beans Guido
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Ingredients
  1. 2 TBSP. VEGETABLE OIL 30 ml
  2. 4 CUPS SLICED FRESH MUSHROOMS 1 L
  3. 2 TBSP. CHOPPED ONION 30 ml
  4. 1 GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED 1
  5. 1 RED PEPPER, CUT IN STRIPS 1
  6. 10 OZ. PKG. FROZEN WHOLE GREEN BEANS 285 g
  7. 1 TBSP. CHOPPED FRESH BASIL OR 15 ml
  8. 11⁄2 TSP. (7 ml) DRIED Basil
  9. 1⁄2 CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE 125 ml
Instructions
  1. HEAT OIL IN LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT.
  2. ADD MUSHROOMS, ONION, GARLIC AND RED PEPPER. COOK UNTIL ONION IS SOFT, ABOUT 5 MINUTES.
  3. ADD BEANS AND BASIL. CONTINUE TO COOK, STIRRING FREQUENTLY, UNTIL BEANS ARE TENDER-CRISP, ABOUT 10 MINUTES. ADD SEVERAL SPOONFULS OF CHEESE
  4. AND MIX WELL.
  5. PLACE IN SHALLOW CASSEROLE AND SPRINKLE REMAINING CHEESE ON TOP. SERVES 4.
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Pecan Shortbread Squares

Pecan Shortbread Squares
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Ingredients
  1. CRUST
  2. 1 CUP BUTTER 250 mL
  3. 1⁄3 CUP FIRMLY PACKED BROWN SUGAR 75 mL
  4. 1 EGG 1
  5. 1 TSP. LEMON JUICE 5 mL
  6. 3 CUPS FLOUR 750 mL
  7. 21⁄2 CUPS PECAN HALVES 625 mL
  8. HONEY BUTTER FILLING
  9. 3⁄4 CUP BUTTER 175 mL
  10. 1⁄2 CUP HONEY 125 mL
  11. 3⁄4 CUP BROWN SUGAR 175 mL
  12. 3 TBSP. CREAM 45 mL
Instructions
  1. TO MAKE CRUST: PREHEAT OVEN TO 350°F (180°C). THOROUGHLY MIX BUTTER, SUGAR, EGG, LEMON JUICE AND FLOUR AND PRESS INTO A 10 x 15″ (25 X 38 cm) EDGED COOKIE SHEET. PRICK WITH A FORK AND BAKE FOR 20 MINUTES. COVER CRUST WITH PECAN HALVES.
  2. TO MAKE FILLING: IN A HEAVY SAUCEPAN, MELT BUTTER AND HONEY. ADD BROWN SUGAR AND BRING TO A BOIL, WHISKING CONTINUOUSLY, UNTIL DARK BROWN, 5–7 MINUTES. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND ADD CREAM. MIX AND POUR OVER CRUST. RETURN TO OVEN FOR
  3. 20 MINUTES. COOL BEFORE CUTTING.
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A KNIFE THAT CUTS FOUR LOAVES OF BREAD SIMULTANEOUSLY — A FOUR LOAF CLEAVER.

Crustless Quiche

Real men love this one!

Crustless Quiche
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Ingredients
  1. Crustless Quiche
  2. Real men love this one!
  3. 10 eggs 10
  4. 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour 125 mL
  5. 1 tsp baking powder 5 mL
  6. 1⁄2 tsp salt 2 mL
  7. 1⁄4 cup butter, melted 60 mL
  8. 1 cup chopped green chiles 250 mL
  9. 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 500 g
  10. 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese 500 mL
Instructions
  1. Butter a 13- by 9-inch (33 by 23 cm) glass dish. In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add flour, baking powder and salt and blend well. Mix in melted butter, chiles and cheeses. Pour into buttered dish and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then lower heat to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 40 minutes longer. Cut into small squares. Serve warm with salsa or chili sauce and cornmeal muffins. Serves 12.
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