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Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa
"Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...
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Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
"Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a...
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Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
"Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavour to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste,...
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Skillet Stout Brownies
"These stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I also love that it comes together quickly, so it's perfect for...
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Slow-Cooker Lava Cake
"I love chocolate. Perhaps that's why this decadent slow-cooker cake has long been a family favourite. Sometimes I serve it...
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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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Ginger Apple-Pear Crisp
"Enjoy autumn aromas—apples, cinnamon and spices—in this delicious recipe. It's even better with a scoop of vanilla or pumpkin ice...
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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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Dark Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
"Croissants make an incredible base for this rich, chocolaty bread pudding. I prefer dark chocolate, but semisweet or white chocolate...
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Burgundy Pears
"These warm spiced pears elevate slow cooking to a new level of elegance, yet they're incredibly easy to make. Your...
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Slow-Cooker Mixed Fruit and Pistachio Cake
"This cake is easy to make on a lazy day and is a guaranteed delicious dessert that can be enjoyed...
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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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Molten Mocha Cake
"When I first made my decadent slow-cooker chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's...
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Fresh Pear Ginger Crisp
"Gingersnaps lend crunch to my heartwarming cool-weather classic, featuring the season's juiciest fruit—pears." —Linda Robertson, Cozad, Nebraska
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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...
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Apple Pandowdy
"This apple pandowdy, which comes from a very old cookbook, is tangy and delicious." —Doreen Lindquist, Thompson, Manitoba
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Mashed Garlic Potatoes
"I infuse creamy mashed potatoes with the subtle taste of garlic, which makes them a welcome addition to any meal."...
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Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower
"Want an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try cauliflower jazzed up with cheddar cheese and rosemary." —Chrystal Baker, Studio City, California
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Maple and Bacon Glazed Brussels Sprouts
"For special meals, here’s a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon...
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Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
"It sounds silly, but the one thing I miss most in meatless meals is, well, the meat. That is, except...
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Eggplant Rollatini
"Want to learn how to cook eggplant? Here's where to start. These authentic eggplant roll-ups may take some time to...
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Beef Osso Bucco
"Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso bucco beef boasts a thick, savoury sauce complemented...
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Orange Pomegranate Salmon
"A colourful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is...
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Citrus Rainbow Carrots
"I grow lots of carrots and I’m always experimenting with ways to serve them. The first time I made this...
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
"This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavour. No doubt you'll get major kudos...
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Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup
"After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. The pesto adds an extra-nice...
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Glazed Rosemary Pork
"A honey-rosemary glaze delicately seasons pork tenderloin in this delightful entree. As elegant as it is easy, the main course...
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Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes
"Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special to accompany meaty entrees. This is the best scalloped...
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Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent
"My friends and I have been getting together for 'ladies lunches' for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy...