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Tortilla Pie

"My husband and I enjoy this southwestern take on lasagna because it’s not as dense or heavy as traditional layered dishes made with pasta. Our two daughters enjoy the mild flavour." —Lisa King, Caledonia, Michigan

Cornbread Taco Bake

"Cornbread and beef bake together in one casserole dish, making this entree convenient. This Mexican cornbread casserole is packed with...


Bacon Cheeseburger Rice

"My husband and I thought the original skillet dish lacked pizzazz, so we created this tastier version. I've had teenage...


Beef and Rice Enchiladas

"With a toddler in the house, I look for foods that are a snap to make. Loaded with beef, cheese...


Mexican Meat Loaf

"Tasty taco ingredients make this Mexican meat loaf extra special. Serve with sour cream and sliced fresh avocado." —Tena Huckleby,...

Meat-and-Potato Casserole

"For variety, you can use another kind of cream soup (cream of mushroom, for instance). But try this meat and...


Judy’s Macaroni Salad

"After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavour and bumped up the pickles. Tuck this...

Microwave Brussels Sprouts

"Prepare these dressed-up microwave Brussels sprouts when your conventional oven is filled with the main dish. I think you will...


Chicken Tomatillo Soup

"I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favourite recipes,...


Contest-Winning Hot Chicken Salad

"After I tasted this hot chicken salad at a women's luncheon, I left with the recipe in hand. I was...


Mother’s Ham Casserole

"One of my mother's favourite dishes, this ham casserole recipe always brings back fond memories of her when I prepare...

Cheesy Cauliflower Breakfast Casserole

"I love finding new ways to add veggies to my meals. This cauliflower breakfast casserole swaps in riced cauliflower for...


Potato Sausage Casserole

"The subtle spices in this sausage potato casserole give it a distinctive flavour that my family has loved for years....


Cheesy Hash Brown Bake

"These cheesy hashbrown potatoes were so popular at the morning meetings of our Mothers of Preschoolers group that we published...


Sausage Cheese Puffs

"People are always surprised when I tell them there are only four ingredients in this easy sausage balls recipe. Cheesy...


Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins

"Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? I top my restaurant-worthy loaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and a...

Buffalo Chicken Pockets

"Here’s my idea of pub food made easy: biscuits flavoured with Buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese. They're my Friday...


Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

"This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


Beef & Bacon Gnocchi Skillet

"This gnocchi dish tastes like a bacon cheeseburger. Go ahead and top it as you would a burger—with ketchup, mustard...


Chicken & Cheese Tortilla Pie

"Trust me when I say this hearty dish can be assembled in minutes, then devoured even quicker with no leftovers."...


Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

"I try to make foods that are not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband...


Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Date-Bacon Jam

"This sandwich doubles up on melty cheese, but the star of the show is the sweet and salty date-bacon jam....


Pressure-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup

"I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. The velvety texture of this healthier...


Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili

"I made a twist on my favourite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick...


Breakfast Burrito Casserole

"A friend gave me this burrito casserole recipe and I modified it to fit our family. It's perfect for a...

Muffin-Tin Scrambled Eggs

"I made these one year at Christmas as a way to save time, and they were a big hit. I...


Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup

"This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips...


Autumn Pumpkin Chili

"We have this turkey pumpkin chili often because everyone loves it, even the most finicky grandchildren. It’s a definite keeper...


Veggie Fajitas

"My husband prefers these to chicken or beef fajitas and I serve them for dinner often." —Sarah Mercer, Wichita, Kansas


Chicken Soft Tacos

"My family loves these tacos. The chicken filling cooks in the slow-cooker, so it’s convenient to throw it together before...


Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole

"Mild-flavoured yellow squash gets a big boost from flavour-packed chiles, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with...