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Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken
"Chicken breasts stay nice and moist tucked under a blanket of melted cheese. It's extra special to serve but is not tricky to make." —Katrina Wagner, Grain Valley, Missouri
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Slow-Cooked Gingered Pears
"My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort. Topped with caramel sauce, these tender pears...
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Cinnamon-Raisin Banana Bread Pudding
"My family likes to change the toppings for this luscious dessert. We use berries, chopped nuts or fruit, ice cream,...
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Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake
"This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a...
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Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cake
"Think slow cooker as a cake-maker for some seriously yummy dessert that is easy enough for Sunday brunch and tasty...
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Warm Rocky Road Cake
"When it's warm, this reminds me of super moist lava cake. And until I made this, I didn't think a...
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Apple-Nut Bread Pudding
"Traditional bread pudding gives way to autumn's influences in this comforting dessert. I add apples and pecans to this slow-cooked...
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Warm Cinnamon-Apple Topping
"You'll quickly warm up to the old-fashioned taste of this cinnamon-apple topping. Spoon it over vanilla ice cream or slices...
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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread
"Time to give rum cake a little competition! If this boozy take on monkey bread is too strong for your...
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Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding
"Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this...
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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...
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Cranberry Apple Crisp
"Apple cranberry crisp is a wonderful dessert for fall, when both cranberries and apples are in season. The fruits are...
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Chocolate Pound Cake
"You'll find this cake is good with ice cream, but it's also delicate enough that you can serve small pieces...
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Quinoa and Cranberry Porridge
Cranberries are high in antioxidants, which protect the brain's cells from damage and reduce the risk of dementia.
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Nutty Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Who doesn't love cheesecake? This recipe takes everyone's favourite dessert and turns it into a coffee cake. And your guests...
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Pear, Cranberry and Ginger Crumble
Full of fibre, anti-oxidants and potassium, versatile pears can be a healthy snack or a superb dessert, as they become...