Food

"I created this version of a Mexican favourite for my family, using meaty portobello mushrooms to mimic meat. Serve with...

"In this colourful dish, exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple beautifully complement the chicken and lend a pleasant hint...

"This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It's a special treat for my large...

"In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart,...

"Panna cotta is an Italian dessert that means 'cooked cream.' My friend and I developed a tropical version that’s rich,...

"For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with...

"A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...

"I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the...

"For a modern version of upside-down cake, we use pineapple and a sweet batter to make fun muffins with a...

"This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships 2013. It's similar to a shortbread...

"Whenever we get a craving for a tropical escape, this super simple recipe whisks us away in no time. Vanilla's...

"The tangy lemon flavour of this layered bar dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It takes me back...

"Summer is peak season for Key limes—a must for this pie’s distinctive sweet-tart flavour. Unlike other Key lime pies, mine...

"I’d like to say this dish was a brilliant idea that came from expert planning. But the truth is that...

"These cookies are lovely as they are, but I'll sometimes use a light-coloured sanding sugar for the top: First, lightly...

To make a more adult version of this recipe, use brandy instead of the extra tropical fruit juice. —Taste of...

"Pineapple, rum and sugar have a longstanding and flavourful relationship that takes on new meaning when you add ginger and...

"Homemade marshmallows are much better than bagged ones. I had yummy results when I flavoured my recipe with mango nectar....

"This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems...

"My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and...

"My grandma (I called her Baba) made these in her coal oven. How she regulated the temperature is beyond me!...

"My Aunt Anne, who is a great cook, gave me a taste of this golden upside-down cake and I couldn't...

"Grandma Nette was the queen of ham ball recipes. I make them salty-sweet with a bourbon and vinegar kick. Serve...

"My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans."...

"My Sicilian Aunt Paulina inspired this fluffy frittata. I remember visiting her garden, picking fresh veggies and watching her cook....

"My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...

"Dill, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients create a side dish your family will love. The braised potatoes...

"I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavouring works wonders!"...

"While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a...