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Pistachio and Coconut Cake

"This coconut cake is good any time of the year, but the colour is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The secret is adding instant pistachio pudding mix into the cake mix and the frosting." —Dora May Meredith, Rockford, Illinois

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

These St. Patrick's Day desserts go super-quick. The pistachio pudding mix gives them a mild flavour and their pretty pastel...


Chilled Pea Soup Shooters

Enjoy pea soup in a whole new way! The garnish is curried crab, which will catch everyone by surprise.


Cajun Corn Soup

"I found this recipe years ago and substituted Cajun stewed tomatoes for a bolder taste. Now I prepare this dish...


Peach-Glazed Ribs

"For a fruity alternative to the usual barbecue sauce for ribs, try this slightly spicy recipe at your next picnic....

Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn

"One of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love...


Hamburger Stir-Fry

"Here's a quick, easy hamburger stir-fry that uses ground meat instead of the traditional beef strips. It has a nice...

Breaded Pork Chops

"These traditional pork chops have a wonderful home-cooked flavour like the ones Mom used to make. The breading makes them...


Quick Almond Chicken Stir-Fry

"I make this almond chicken stir-fry often because it is so quick and easy to prepare. My family likes the...


Black Bean Chicken with Rice

"This spicy family favourite calls for just a few basic ingredients, so it’s quick and easy to stir up in...


Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

"One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed...

Salisbury Steak Deluxe

"This recipe is so good that I truly enjoy sharing it with others. I've always liked Salisbury steak, but I...


Mandarin Pork Stir-Fry

"When my husband and I were dating, he told me he liked Asian food. I got a wok and discovered...


Tzatziki Chicken

"I like to make classic chicken recipes for my family but the real fun is trying a fresh new twist."...


Pineapple Carrot Cake

"This moist cake with cream cheese frosting is the best I've ever eaten. It's so simple, too, because it uses...


Carrot Honey Loaf

"As a busy health-care professional and mom, one of the most meaningful gifts I give to the people I love...

Carrot Sheet Cake

"We sold pieces of this to-die-for carrot cake at an art show. Before long, we sold out of all the...


Carrot Blueberry Cupcakes

"Carrots, blueberries, pineapple and zucchini make an interesting and delicious combination in these unique little treats." —Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.


Wonderful Carrot Cake

"This healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, tender and delicious. Kids will love it because it's sweet, and you'll love...


Carrot Cupcakes

"To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often 'hide' nutritional foods inside sweet treats. The carrots...


Orange-Chipotle Chicken

"Big on flavour and easy on the cook's time, this orange-chipotle chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-yet-hot sauce gets its...


Stuffed Chicken Rolls

"Just thinking about this dish sparks my appetite. The ham and cheese rolled inside are a tasty surprise. Leftovers reheat...


Baked Smothered Pork Chops

"One bite of these baked smothered pork chops and we could taste the care Mother put into her cooking. She...


Sausage and Pancake Casserole

"Trial and error made this pancake casserole recipe one that my family asks for time and time again. It's so...


Green Tomato BLT

"I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a...

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...


Mint Swirl Fudge Cake

"Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavour for this colourful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...


Incredible Coconut Cake

"I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This...


Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup

"I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe, using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and...


Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

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


Tacos on a Stick

"Teens like assembling these creative kabobs almost as much as they like devouring them. The whole family is sure to...