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Irish Beef Stew
"Rich and hearty, this stew is my husband's favourite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread, it's an...
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Slow-Cooked Steak Fajitas
"We enjoy the flavours of Mexican food, so I was glad when I spotted the recipe for the spicy entree,"...
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Southern Okra Bean Stew
"When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...
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Classic Chicken & Waffles
"A down-home diner special gets weeknight-easy with the help of rotisserie chicken. Want 'em even faster? Make the waffles ahead...
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Rhubarb Tart with Shortbread Crust
"Here's a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty colour and the buttery crust,...
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Apricot Almond Torte
"This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers ahead of time and assemble...
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Shrimp Gumbo
"A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when...
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Aloha Cupcakes
"A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...
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Lime & Gin Coconut Macaroons
"I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the...
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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...
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Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints
"This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships 2013. It's similar to a shortbread...
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Hawaiian Dream Cookies
"These cookies are lovely as they are, but I'll sometimes use a light-coloured sanding sugar for the top: First, lightly...
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Blackberry-Orange Cake
"My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and...
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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!...
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Apricot Upside-Down Cake
"My Aunt Anne, who is a great cook, gave me a taste of this golden upside-down cake and I couldn't...
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Carrot Cake with Pecan Frosting
"My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans."...
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Asparagus-Mushroom Frittata
"My Sicilian Aunt Paulina inspired this fluffy frittata. I remember visiting her garden, picking fresh veggies and watching her cook....
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Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie
"My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...
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Braised Dill Potatoes
"Dill, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients create a side dish your family will love. The braised potatoes...
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Italian Ricotta Easter Bread
"I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavouring works wonders!"...
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Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie
This recipe comes from my grandma, and it's one of my family's favourites. We love the combination of bacon, tomatoes...
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Grandma’s Onion Squares
"My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is...
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Banana Bread Pudding
"When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she'd make. With...
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Leek Potato Pancakes
"I received this recipe from my great-grandmother. She brought this over from England, where they enjoyed leeks immensely during the...
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake
"I love the excellent texture of this easy coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavour enriched by...
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Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone
"Not only is this old-fashioned favourite a snap to make but it's economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the...
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Traditional Hot Cross Buns
"On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross...
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Lemon Ricotta Cake
"This recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest,...
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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...