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Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche

"A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending on the weather." —Fern Vitense, Tipton, Iowa

Berry Pistachio Pie

"My grandmother used to make this pie when I was a small child. A Brooklyn woman gave her the recipe,...


Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes

"This is a meal I have my students make in our nutrition unit. It has a delicious lemon-herb flavour and...



Almond-Filled Stollen

"I’ve been making this during the holiday season for nearly 50 years. When we flew to Alaska one year to...

Italian Holiday Cookies

"Many of our holiday traditions centre around the foods my mother made while I was growing up. These cookies, which...


Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy

"Ease the holiday time crunch with a make-ahead turkey recipe that's ready to serve when you are. It's a great...

Cranberry-Apple Lattice Pie

"Two favourite fall fruits bring out the best in each other—and rum works its own mellow magic. Few people pass...


Walnut-Cranberry Pie

"After this ruby red pie got rave reviews on Thanksgiving, I was happy to bake it again for Christmas dinner....


Cinnamon Crackle Cookies

"This recipe is the compilation of many years of baking. I make these cookies for a holiday bazaar and year-round...


Light & Lemony Scampi

"A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favourite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to...

Artichoke & Lemon Pasta

"While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony artichoke pasta. I developed my own version of it that our...


Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta

"This pretty pasta is a family favourite —the kids love the light lemony flavour and I love that they devour...


Lemony Zucchini Bread

"Flecks of zucchini give a third dimension to the popular lemon and poppy seed combination in this moist quick bread....


Grilled Salmon Fillet

"Growing up on a family-owned resort, I was expected to help around the kitchen. Grilling salmon became my specialty." —Paul...


Cherry Hand Pies

"There's nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast...

Amaretto Cherries with Dumplings

"You can't beat the combination of almond flavour with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the...


Cantaloupe Ice Pops

"Your reminders to 'eat your fruit' will finally stick once kids take a lick of these mmm-melony snacks. A perfect...


Garlic-Grilled Chicken with Pesto Zucchini Ribbons

"The first time I substituted zucchini noodles for regular pasta, it was because I was trying to reduce carbohydrates and...


Grilled Tilapia Piccata

"We aren’t big fish eaters, but a friend made this for us, and we couldn’t believe how wonderful it was!...


Lemon Curd-Filled Angel Food Cake

"For a sunny angel food cake, we make a filling of mascarpone, cream cheese and lemon curd, and then drizzle...


Triple Citrus Scones

"I love the bright and buttery flavour of these tender scones with glaze that soaks in. Serve them with a...


Tart & Tangy Lemon Tart

"Our family adores lemon desserts. I often make this cheery tart for brunch. For extra-special events, I bake it in...


Rosemary & Thyme Lemon Pudding Cakes

"These simple little cakes are absolutely divine and are perfect with hot tea. Think English tea party! Your guests will...


Lemon Pound Cake Loaves

"My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon pound cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the...

Lemon Supreme Pie

"A friend and I often visit a local restaurant for pie and coffee. When they stopped carrying our favorite lemon...


New York Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust

"Light, creamy and smooth, this traditional New York cheesecake will melt in your mouth. I rely on a tender change-of-pace...


Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

"Dainty and light, these tartlets feature two of my favourites —lemon and cheesecake —in one yummy morsel. They look lovely...


Lemon Curd Cheesecake

"This creamy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely. The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavour." —Becky...


Lemon Dream Cheesecake

"Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day." —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc,...


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,...