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Nutty Cheese Tortellini

"I like to plant Italian flat-leaf parsley in a long terra-cotta planter so I always have some on hand. It adds bright, fresh flavour to this pasta dish." —Barbara Penatzer, Vestal, New York

Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

"My son loves any recipe with Alfredo sauce. As a bachelor, shrimp pasta was one of the first recipes he...


Asparagus Ham Dinner

"I've been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With...


Slow-Cooked Chicken Caesar Wraps

"I first made these slow-cooker chicken Caesar wraps for our daughter who loves Caesar salads, then later for our extended...


Baked Caesar Chicken

"Easy, fast to fix and delicious, this meal maker is a winner!" —Kirsten Norgaard, Astoria, Oregon

Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

"This colourful soup is vegetarian-friendly and full of fresh flavours from a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicoloured...


Creamy Noodle Casserole

"My husband, Ronald, works long hours and frequently doesn't arrive home until past 7 p.m. This casserole is ideal for...

Best Ever Stuffed Mushrooms

"At party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I like to make mine with reduced-fat...


Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps

"I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...


Reuben and Rye Strata

"This make-ahead dish is so easy to prepare. It's wonderful for brunch, lunch or supper, or as a potluck meal....


Italian Submarine

"My Italian husband grew up eating this flavourful sandwich, which his mother used to make it after Saturday chores were...

Turkey and Pasta Ranch Salad

"This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids." —Julie...


Mushroom Cheese Bread

"This savoury grilled bread is delightful with barbecued steak, baked potatoes and corn on the cob. For variation, we sometimes...


Easy Pesto Pizza

Our Test Kitchen kneaded basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese into packaged bread dough for this full-flavoured crust. Purchased pesto sauce...


Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine

"I experimented for a couple of years before perfecting this colourful dish, and everyone raves about it. It is easy...


Parmesan Chicken with Artichoke Hearts

"I've liked the chicken and artichoke combo for a long time. Here's my own lemony twist. With all the praise...

Mama Rachel’s Mediterranean Pizza

"Pizza has been a regular weekend dinner at our house since my pizza-crazy boys, now 21 and 25, were just...


Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

"My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves...


Toasted Ravioli

"While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried these toasted ravioli at almost every...


Penne alla Vodka

"This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I have new friends over for...


Pasta Fagioli Soup

"My husband enjoys my version of this dish so much that he doesn’t order it at restaurants anymore. With fresh...


Herbed Chicken and Spinach Soup

"I love this slow cooker dish because it combines some of my favourite ingredients, such as savoury spices, kidney beans...


Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

"This scalloped potatoes with apples dish is delicious with breaded baked pork chops, which you could cook at the same...


Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup

"I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially...


Shrimp Marinara

"Flavourful marinara sauce simmers for just a few hours. Right before mealtime, toss in the shrimp to cook quickly. Serve...