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Gemelli with Grapes and Camembert

Number of servings : 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 minutes Type of meal : | Main Courses


Angel Hair with Clams and Pancetta

Number of servings : 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Type of meal : | Main Courses


Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Arugula

Number of servings : 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Type of meal : | Main Courses


Gemelli With Cauliflower

This easy-to-make is rich, creamy, and has a little bit of spice. It's sure to satisfy your pasta fix.


Almond Cream Pie

Finish off your meal with this mouth-watering pie with creamy, almond cream filling.


Mitzi’s Matzoballs

What would a Passover feast be without matzoballs? Here is a staff favourite from Grandma Mitzi. Enjoy! 


Risotto With Parmesan

The secret to a great risotto is all in the timing. Add the stock gradually and stir constantly. It's as...


Fruit and Pistachio Baklava

Try this update on the traditional Greek pastries, made with a cinnamon-spiced filling of dried dates, dried mango, and pistachio...

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Vegetable Salad with Tuna

This salad cleverly combines tuna with frozen and fresh vegetables to create a pretty plate full of flavour and nutrients.


Sicilian Cannoli

Number of servings : 1 dozen miniature cannoli Prep time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Type of meal :


Homemade Bagels

These little bread rings, Jewish in origin, are delicious teamed with savoury fillings. The double cooking method-first by briefly poaching...


Lobster Salad with Lime Dressing

Only have one lobster for two? No problem. Try this luxurious salad of lobster meat served on a bed of...


Mississippi Mud Cake

The name of this cake was inspired by the richly colored mud on the banks of the Mississippi. We've eliminated...


Scarlet’s Orange Cake

This moist, flavourful -- and low-calorie -- cake is perfect for a holiday brunch or tea party.


Rabbit Cacciatore

Rabbit cacciatore is a hearty stew made with white wine, tomatoes and various other spices. Whether served alone or with...


Pizza Margherita

In 1889, a Neapolitan chef created the Pizza Margherita-perhaps the first modern pizza-in honour of the visiting Queen Margherita. Why...


Sausage Puffs with Fennel

Offer these tasty sausage puffs to your guests at your next dinner party. Made with sweet Italian sausage and fennel...

French Vegetable Soup

This elegant combination of fresh spring vegetables, cooked together then added to a rich tomato-flavored broth, makes a hearty soup...


Tuna & Roasted Pepper Salad

In this recipe, the richness of the tuna is complemented by the smoky sweetness of roasted pepper and the crispness...


Onion and Feta Cheese Pie

The pie case for this recipe is quickly made using a scone-style dough, and the subtle flavor of fresh thyme...


Strawberries with Zabaglione

Zabaglione is traditionally served over fresh figs. For a decidedly Canadian twist, this recipes uses fresh strawberries. A spalsh of...


Fillet of Beef with Green Peppercorns and Cheese

For a different sort of beef filet, try this decadent recipe, which includes green peppercorns, cheese, and Cognac.


Spiced Oil With Herbs

Don't spend money buying gourmet oils. This homemade version is spiced with herbs and is delicious sprinkled on pizza, bread...

Rice-Stuffed Squash

Here's an attractive and fun way to serve small winter squashes-filled with a mixture of wild and white rice, chestnuts,...


Apricot and Pecan Muffins

Packed with fresh fruit and nuts, and delicately spiced with cinnamon, these homemade apricot and pecan muffins are lower in...


Double Raspberry Sorbet

Go ahead raspberry lovers, take a bite. This velvety smooth sorbet and rich sauce give you a double dose of...


Salmon Sandwiches With Wasabi Mayonnaise

When you get tired of tuna sandwiches, try this recipe, which takes its inspiration from the sushi bar. Canned salmon...


Whole Wheat Flaxseed Bread

Many of the healthy-sounding multi-grain and wheat breads on the shelves actually contain only a tiny proportion of whole grain....


Iced Fairy Cakes

Looking for a little something sweet? Fairy cakes are easy to prepare and always popular with their soft caps of...