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Shredded Chicken Gyros

"Our family always has such a wonderful time at the annual Salt Lake City Greek Festival. One of my favourite parts is all the awesome food. This meal is a good way to mix up our menu, and my kids are big fans." —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah

Grilled Jerk Chicken

Jerk refers to a dry seasoning blend that originated in the Caribbean and that includes spices like allspice, ginger and...


Fruited Pot Roast

"This is a wonderful variation of classic pot roast. My family really enjoys it. The fruit is a nice change...


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...

Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce

"I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavour. It really enhances the...


Creamy Apple Crumb Pie

"I revised this classic apple pie recipe from a church cookbook. I knew it was a keeper when my mother-in-law...

Berry-Apple-Rhubarb Pie

"I make this family favourite every year for a gathering at my sister's, where the recipe is known as 'Uncle...


Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu

"I added pumpkin and subtracted some of the coffee flavour in a tiramisu I developed for a special holiday dinner....


Ginger S’mores

"I’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance...


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Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast

"Grampa was of German heritage and loved the old-world recipes his mother gave him. I made a few changes so...

Rhode Island Hot Wieners

"Many Rhode Islanders spell wiener with an “ei” and serve theirs “all the way” with meat sauce, mustard, onion and...


Cherry Bounce

"Smooth and with the fragrant flavour of sweet cherries, this homemade cherry bounce makes a wonderful holiday gift. For an...


Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

"In our new cookbook The Kitchen Decoded, we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa...


Double Nut Baklava

"It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of...


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...

Sweet Chipotle Pretzels

"Pretzels are a great snack food. I love this recipe because it is sweet as well as spicy, but not...


Turkey in a Pot

"I use this recipe often as an easy Sunday dinner idea. The turkey breast gets a 'holiday treatment' when served...


Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

"Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a...


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...


Jam-Filled Wreaths and Hearts

"I make these beautiful wreath-shaped cookies with jewel-red centres every Christmas. The dusting of powdered sugar gives them a snowy...


Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake

"This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favourite. My grandma even carries out our family tradition by making this...


Homemade Cherry Crisp

"Our family loves this pretty, tasty dessert. It uses convenient pie filling, so you can make it in no time—and...


Rainbow Trout Baked in Vine Leaves

Vine leaves are available from good delicatessens or the delicatessen counter in large supermarkets. They come in large packs, so...


Salmon with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives

Olives and preserved lemon are both high-salt foods, so the amounts used in this recipe are limited. Feel free to...

Heritage Pork Burger

Chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson of Calgary's CHARCUT Roast House share their famous Heritage Pork Burger recipe. Served between...


Spicy Jamaican Barbecued Chicken

It's summer, and that means it's time bring out the grill! Treat your family and friends to a tasty barbecue...


Nutty Apple Butter

Got fresh-picked apples and peanut butter? That's virtually all you'll need to make this creamy riff on PB&J. Dunk in...



Jamaican Barbecued Chicken

Because the flavor of chicken is quite mild, it benefits from a tasty baste when barbecued or grilled, and this...