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Angel Macaroons

"These chewy coconut cookies start with a boxed angel food cake mix." —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota


Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup

"A good friend made us this rich, comforting, creamy chicken noodle soup after the birth of our son. It was...


Chicken Barley Soup

"No question—this is my favourite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and...


Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

"The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people...


Chicken Cassoulet Soup

"After my sister spent a year in France as an au pair, I created this lighter, easier version of traditional...


Flavourful Pot Roast

"On hectic days, this is so quick and easy to prep! Convenient packages of dressing and gravy combine to create...


Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast

"Try this wonderfully flavoured, easy-to-fix slow-cooker turkey breast when you're craving something delicious. It makes a great holiday dish for...


Filipino Chicken Adobo

"My mom always makes her saucy Chicken Adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it's even better...

Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa

"Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...


Favourite Hot Chocolate

"You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. It's smooth and not too sweet, making...


Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix

"We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavoured hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars...


Cozy Hot Chocolate

"Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken." —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California


Apple Pandowdy

"This apple pandowdy, which comes from a very old cookbook, is tangy and delicious." —Doreen Lindquist, Thompson, Manitoba


Scalloped Cranberries

"This warm cranberry casserole is a nice substitute for traditional cranberry relish. It's been a staple on my holiday table...


French Onion Soup

"My seven-year-old daughter Heather and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy, so we appreciate quick...


Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup

"After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. The pesto adds an extra-nice...


Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent

"My friends and I have been getting together for 'ladies lunches' for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy...

Turkey Soup

"My daughter got this recipe from her husband's mother. As in many households, our turkey gets picked over for a...


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Cabbage Barley Soup

"My neighbour had an abundance of cabbage, so a group of us had a contest to see who could come...


Greens and Beans Turkey Soup

"On winter evenings, we like nothing better than a piping hot bowl of soup. This one uses the turkey carcass...


Roast Pork Soup

"This well-seasoned, satisfying soup has a rich, full-bodied broth brimming with potatoes, navy beans and tender chunks of pork. It's...


Pressure-Cooker Greek-Style Lentil Soup

"This is a nice warming soup on a chilly day. Lentils are so good for you, too!" —Mary Smith, Columbia,...


Hearty Vegetable Soup

"A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in veggie soup because it provides more flavour. My best...

Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

"I think mushrooms often get used only as a seasoning or added flavour, but I think they are delicious enough...


English Pub Split Pea Soup

"This family favourite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can...


Date Swirl Cookies

"My granddaughter nicknamed my mother Cookie Grandma because she made wonderful cookies—including these crisp and chewy treats." —Donna Grace, Clancy,...


Great-Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies

"Not only is this recipe a favourite of my husband's, it's extra special to me because it goes back to...


Slow-Cooked Bean Medley

"I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the...


Slow-Cooked Corned Beef

"It’s not luck; it’s just an amazing Irish recipe. With this in the slow cooker by sunrise, you can be...