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Fried Sweet Potato Pies

"With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...


Cranberry-Pear Apple Crisp

"With its crunchy golden topping and flavourful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples and pears, this dessert makes a...


Caramel-Apple Skillet Buckle

"My grandma made a version of this for me when I was a little girl—and fresh apples from a tree...


Apple Pandowdy

"This apple pandowdy, which comes from a very old cookbook, is tangy and delicious." —Doreen Lindquist, Thompson, Manitoba


Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie

"It sounds silly, but the one thing I miss most in meatless meals is, well, the meat. That is, except...


Chicken Cordon Bleu

"The addition of bacon in this cordon bleu recipe makes it one of my favourite comforting recipes. I've made it...


Beef Osso Bucco

"Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso bucco beef boasts a thick, savoury sauce complemented...


Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

"Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special to accompany meaty entrees. This is the best scalloped...

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

"This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with wonderful cheddar flavour. Once...


Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi

"We had homemade gnocchi frequently while growing up. This creamy pumpkin gnocchi recipe was always my favourite. They do require...


Bacon Parmesan Popovers

"This recipe proves that simple ingredients often result in the best-tasting dishes. These popovers are a nice change from ordinary...


Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

"I think mushrooms often get used only as a seasoning or added flavour, but I think they are delicious enough...


Chunky Potato Leek Soup

"My family and I love a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't...


Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps

"My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside...


Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies

"Every time I make these wonderful cookies, the spicy aroma takes me back to my childhood. I helped Mom make...


Mom’s Buttermilk Cookies

"I treasure my mother’s recipe for these comforting cookie pillows. The tender treats are topped with thick frosting and a...


Date Swirl Cookies

"My granddaughter nicknamed my mother Cookie Grandma because she made wonderful cookies—including these crisp and chewy treats." —Donna Grace, Clancy,...

Crisp Sugar Cookies

"My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry, and we grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because they...


Semisweet Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

"Chocolate and vanilla provide a delightful contrast in their flavour and appearance." —Nancy Arevalo, Brookfield, Wisconsin


Jam-Filled Wreaths and Hearts

"I make these beautiful wreath-shaped cookies with jewel-red centres every Christmas. The dusting of powdered sugar gives them a snowy...


Grandma’s Star Cookies

"My husband's grandma would only make these butter cutouts with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...


Grandma Krause’s Coconut Cookies

'When my two daughters were young, their great-grandma made them coconut cookies with oats. Thankfully, she shared the recipe." —Debra...


Cream Wafers

"My sons used to help me make these cookies, and now my oldest granddaughter helps. When the smaller grandchildren are...

Great-Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies

"Not only is this recipe a favourite of my husband's, it's extra special to me because it goes back to...


Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

With the perfect hint of rosemary and a classic buttery texture, these delicate cookies look and taste elegant. The fact...


Chocolate Chip and Cookie Butter Thumbprints

"I wanted to make a more festive version of chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. Since my mom's thumbprints are...


Baki’s Old-World Cookies

"My uncles have always called these 'cupcake cookies' because of the unique and pretty way they're baked. My maternal grandmother...


Classic Candy Cane Butter Cookies

"To make cookies that look like candy canes, we colour half the dough in classic red and twist away. They're...


Cookie Jar Gingersnaps

"My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry. One of the jars, which I now have, always had these...