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Good Luck Irish Cookies

To top off a St. Patrick's Day meal, Connie bakes these appropriately Irish cookies. "But they taste good anytime," she says. "You can even change the food colouring to fit other holidays." —Connie Lou Blommers, Pella, Iowa

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

"I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school's annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty...


Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks

"With a soft, chewy chocolate cookie and festive mint shamrock ice cream, these fun desserts are a sweet delight on...


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...


Chocolate Quick Bread

"My husband and I both enjoy cooking, but the baking is left to me. Our sons loved this chocolatey quick...

Golden Summer Peach Gazpacho

"Because peaches and tomatoes are in season at the same time, I like to blend them into a cool, delicious...


So-Easy Gazpacho

"My daughter got this recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often as...

The Best Baby Back Ribs

"I first marinate each rack of ribs, then add a zesty rub before grilling them. They always turn out moist...


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...


Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Cake

"My great-aunt gave me this rhubarb cake recipe. It's especially delicious when rhubarb is in season, and tastes even better...


Rhubarb Cranberry Cookies

"I like the sudden hit of sweetness when you bite into the white chips. It really complements the tart flavour...

Rhubarb Torte

"Each year when Grandmother asked what kind of birthday cake I'd like, I always said I wanted her rhubarb torte."...


Rhubarb Fritters

"I got this recipe from my niece's son. Since we live in apple country, we have enjoyed apple fritters for...


Air-Fryer Pecan Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

"Chock-full of berries and rhubarb, this pretty cobbler is the perfect finale for a dinner for two. Both the pecans...


Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

"These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....


Rhubarb Dumplings

"I love to try new recipes. When I served these at a recent family gathering, I got lots of compliments."...

Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

"This strawberry rhubarb pie with frozen fruit recipe has become a favourite with us. My husband never liked rhubarb until...


Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

"This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favourite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...


Three-Bean Baked Beans

"I got this recipe from an aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef...


Frozen Margarita Mousse

"Who doesn't love a frozen margarita? This creamy frozen mousse combines ready-to-drink margarita mix and whipped topping. It's easy to...


Triple Berry No-Bake Cheesecake

"I've made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they're usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband...


Peach Bavarian

"Fruit molds are my specialty. This one, with its refreshing peach taste, makes a colourful salad or dessert." —Adeline Piscitelli,...


Strawberry Pretzel Pie

"This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples,...


Pineapple Pretzel Fluff

"I often bring this special salad to potlucks, and everyone goes crazy for the sweet and crunchy combination. Be sure...


Bacon Breakfast Cookies

"Chock-full of bacon, cornflakes and raisins, these cookies are a handy breakfast on the go." — Louise Gangwish, Shelton, Nebraska

Pineapple Crunch

"A co-worker shared the recipe for this refreshing pineapple dessert years ago. Every time I take it somewhere, it's a...


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 Spice Thumbprint Cookies

"Carrot cake is a family favourite, and these delicious cookies taste just like it with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted...


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...