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Strawberry Cheesecake
"The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments." —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas
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Five-Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Dip
"Whenever I go to an event, I'm always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it...
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Marinara
"My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce 'gravy.' She made this marinara sauce recipe in big batches several...
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Best Lasagna
"Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich...
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Amaretto Margarita
"With this amaretto margarita, add a touch of Italian flair to the classic lime drink." —James Schend, Taste of Home...
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Super Italian Chopped Salad
"Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial chop salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the...
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Homemade Ravioli
"I love to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes like this homemade ravioli recipe. In fact, my idea of a...
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Slow-Cooker Minestrone
"There's nothing quite like the comfort of warm homemade soup, and it's even better when your slow cooker does most...
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Eggplant Parmesan
"We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side dish...
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Hearty Pasta Fagioli
"Here's an Italian favourite made easier by using prepared spaghetti sauce and canned broth for the flavourful base." —Cindy Garland,...
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Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno
"After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I...
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Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo
"This easy Alfredo sauce is creamy, comforting and coats fettuccine noodles in fine fashion. This recipe is wonderful as is,...
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Lemon Chicken Bake
"This lovely lemon chicken bake is moist, tender and lemony with a nice crunch. It's a delicious picnic entree as...
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Plum Pork Spicy Meatballs with Bok Choy and Zucchini
"I am a huge fan of sweet, salty and spicy, and with the new year in full swing, I'm trying...
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Salmon Loaf
"During the Depression, Mom's tasty salmon loaf was a welcome change from the usual meat loaf everyone made to stretch...
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Game-Night Nacho Pizza
"Some like it hot with jalapenos; others like it cool with a dollop of sour cream. But one thing’s for...
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Creamy Avocado Manicotti
"I am always looking for creative ways to make vegetarian dinners a little different. I grow my own basil, and...
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Chimichangas
"Though still debated, Tucson is generally credited as the original home of the chimichanga (fried "burro", as we call them,...
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Easy Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
"I love this easy pot roast Crock-Pot recipe for a couple of reasons. First, it's delicious. Second, it's easy! I...
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IKEA’s New Cookbook Puts Kitchen Scraps to Good Use—Take a Sneak Peek
To combat food waste, IKEA Canada has collaborated with 10 North American chefs on a new cookbook featuring tasty recipes...
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Pulp Burgers with DIY Jalapeño Cheese
"My garden always blesses our family with an abundance of veggies so juicing is often the best way to use...
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Leftover Chicken Ramen
"When I buy a roasted chicken from the grocer in a pinch, I remove one chicken thigh and both wings...
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Honey-Roasted Whole Carrots
"What I love about this recipe is that it uses the entire carrot, including the tops, and it also uses...
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Plantcakes
"This is the most aromatic and delicious pancake recipe ever, and a great way to use up scraps that are...
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Chocolate & Banana Peel Cake
"This cake highlights the classic flavour combination of chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter, except that no bananas are used—just banana...
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Wilted Smoothie
"Starting new habits such as using up food scraps can be daunting, but starting first thing in the morning can...
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30+ Pantry Essentials With a Long Shelf Life
Long shelf life foods are pantry staples. Keep these on hand for years (or even decades!).
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Dutch Cranberry-Apple Pie
"Fresh cranberries bring tongue-tingling tartness and vivid colour to classic apple pie. With orange peel, spices and a crumb topping,...
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Silky Chocolate Pie
"Chocolate makes the world go round! We have a family that loves chocolate pies, and this version with a splash...