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Portobello Ropa Vieja

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


Aloha Cupcakes

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


Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins

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


Grandma’s Rosemary Dinner Rolls

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


Leek Potato Pancakes

"I received this recipe from my great-grandmother. She brought this over from England, where they enjoyed leeks immensely during the...


Rack of Lamb with Figs

"I've been making rack of lamb for years. My grandma gave me this recipe because she knew how much I...


Grandma Nardi’s Italian Easter Bread

"My Grandma Nardi’s bread with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the...


Salmon with Mango-Citrus Salsa

"My mother would make this for us on weeknights in summer—this was the only way we would eat fish. You...

Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa

"Years ago I found a grilled tilapia recipe in a seafood cookbook. The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch...


Tropical Island Chicken

"The marinade makes a savoury statement in this all-time-favourite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-themed birthday party....


Caribbean Shrimp & Rice Bowl

"I had a similar rice bowl on vacation and re-created this lighter version at home. It takes me back to...


Zippy Shrimp Skewers

"These flavourful skewers deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear."...


Pork Grapefruit Stir-Fry

"For a refreshing change of pace, try this easy sweet-and-sour stir-fry." — Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah.


Satisfying Tomato Soup

"After craving tomato soup, I decided to make my own. My sister Joan likes it chunky-style, so she doesn't puree....


Orange Chicken Stir-Fry

"My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often. I'm delighted with the ingredients as we...


Pasta Fagioli Soup

"My husband enjoys my version of this dish so much that he doesn’t order it at restaurants anymore. With fresh...


Black Bean & Corn Quinoa

"Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn't. My daughter’s college asked parents for the best quinoa...

Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Flank Steak

"This flavourful, tender beef dish has been a go-to recipe for many years; it's a meal lifesaver on days when...


Cornish Hens with Potatoes

"This special slow-cooked dinner is delicious. I serve it with green beans and French bread." —Deborah Randall, Abbeville, Louisiana


Slow-Cooker Pork Chops

"Everyone will enjoy these fork-tender, slow cooker pork chops with a creamy, light gravy. Serve with a green vegetable, mashed...


Devil’s Food Whoopie Pies

"These mini cookie cakes were one of my favourite treats while I was growing up in Pennsylvania. We called them...


Pistachio Quick Bread

"I love making many of these special loaves to give away for the holidays. They also freeze well so it...


Pumpkin Spice Cake

"We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake 'Thanksgiving Cake' because it's a tasty alternative to pie, but we don't relegate...

Giant Buckeye Cookie

"I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which...


Double Butterscotch Coconut Cake

"I got this recipe for coconut cake from a co-worker years ago, then I changed it up a bit by...


Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels

"Traditional chicken soup is rich with a dumpling-like soup stretcher called rivels. This healthy recipe is brimming with chicken, vegetables...


Anaheim Chicken Tortilla Soup

"Put a little spice in your menu with my favorite Anaheim pepper recipe. The peppers, jalapenos and cayenne heat up...


Chunky Creamy Chicken Soup

"I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep...


Creamy Chicken Rice Soup

"I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favourite stovetop chicken casserole....