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Pulled pork is often served in buns, but you can also serve over garlic mashed potatoes, rice or in a corn tortilla.

This sophisticated first course will wow your guests.

Lining the side of the springform pan helps the cake come away from the pan better when you go to unmold it and results in cleaner layers, but it’s unnecessary if the pan is nonstick. Trim the parchment paper level with top of springform pan so you aren’t reaching down through a tunnel of paper to form the cake layers.

Here’s a high-protein snack the kids can help you make. Perfect for after school munchies.

We’ve made a low fat creamy coleslaw by substituting plain yogurt for the usual full fat mayonnaise. Prepackaged coleslaw mix is a great time-saver; look for it in the produce section.

Dark chocolate and hot pepper flakes combine to create a flavour that’s definitely for adults. Researchers think dark chocolate is a source of antioxidant polyphenols.

Why pay for an overpriced frothy drink when you can make your own chai latte at home? Best of all, it’s deliciously chocolate-infused!

Craving something salty and sweet? This is your snack food! You need a candy thermometer, also a very large saucepan so the boiling sugar does not splatter out of the pan. It’s safest to use a long-handled wooden spoon to stir and wear long sleeves.

Full of protein, this smoothie makes a great breakfast or after workout snack. Using frozen blueberries makes it convenient as well as thick and cold.

Pesto for spaghetti tonight, and pesto on hand to serve later! Spread leftovers on sliced baguette and broil for a quick appetizer, or spread over meaty fish such as swordfish before broiling.