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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...


Slow-Cooked Steak Fajitas

"We enjoy the flavours of Mexican food, so I was glad when I spotted the recipe for the spicy entree,"...


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...


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...


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,...


Apricot Almond Torte

"This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers ahead of time and assemble...


Shrimp Gumbo

"A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when...


Aloha Cupcakes

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

Lime & Gin Coconut Macaroons

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


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...


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...


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...


Blackberry-Orange Cake

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


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!...


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...


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."...


Asparagus-Mushroom Frittata

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

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...


Braised Dill Potatoes

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


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!"...


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...


Grandma’s Onion Squares

"My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is...


Banana Bread Pudding

"When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she'd make. With...

Leek Potato Pancakes

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


Cinnamon Coffee Cake

"I love the excellent texture of this easy coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavour enriched by...


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...


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...


Lemon Ricotta Cake

"This recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest,...


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...