Shrimp Scampi with Rum

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons light rum 1 scallion, finely minced 2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Combine rum, butter, scallions and salt and pepper. Arrange shrimp in a square baking dish. Pour rum mixture over shrimp. Broil for 5 minutes, turning over once, or until...

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January 15, 2015

Pasta with Shrimp and Rum Cream Sauce

Ingredients: ½ cup sliced mushrooms ¼ cup green onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup chopped baby spinach 6 oz peeled and deveined shrimp 1 lb angel hair pasta 1 pint of heavy cream ¼ cup rum 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese Seal salt to taste Directions: Cook angel hair...

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January 10, 2015

DASH Diet Recipe Series – Grilled Fish Tacos

As promised, this is the first in a series of DASH diet recipes to be featured on Aspire-Canada. This an original Aspire-Canada recipe and its loaded with fresh spices and vegetables like red cabbage and avocados, that are antioxidant-rich. Some of the spices in this recipe are also very healthy – ground cumin for example...

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January 10, 2015

5 Ways to Detox in the New Year

Now that the holidays are behind us and a fresh new year stretches out ahead, let’s get it off to a bright, healthy start. If the past few months have left you feeling a little too saturated with treats and indulgences, then a detox is absolutely in order. This is the perfect time to get...

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January 4, 2015

Grilled Pineapple with Butter Rum Sauce Recipe

Grilled Pineapples are a tasty and can be used for desert or anything in between. It doesn’t have to be summer either!! This can be done on a small grill at home and packs a nutritional punch. Health Benefits Serve pineapple for dessert and no one will complain about missing sweets. That’s just one benefit...

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January 4, 2015

Jerk Spiced Shrimp Recipe

I love Seafood and Jerk anything!! The spices used in this Jerk Spiced Shrimp recipe are simply delectable. Nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme and the allspice are all Caribbean spices and herbs in the case of the thyme that adds wonderful flavours to any dish. They are very healthy too! Both nutmeg and cinnamon are known as...

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January 4, 2015

A Guide To Healthy Living

Healthy living is something we all aspire to ascertain, in a world where everything is achievable. However, with life being full of distinct pressures, we are constantly bombarded with scare-mongering stories, whether it’s the size zero phenomenon or the obesity epidemic. In reality, healthy living and reaching a healthy weight are determined by different factors...

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