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Traditional Chocolate Chip Muffins
"Muffins are one of my favourite things to bake, and these are the best. I always keep some in the freezer for breakfast on the run. I can zap one in the microwave before I head out the door." —Kelly Kirby Westville, Nova Scotia
Blueberry Scones
"I love serving this blueberry scone recipe to visiting friends and family. I always make sure a have a few...
Cranberry Orange Scones
"Moist and scrumptious, these scones come out perfect every time. I savour the chewy dried cranberries and sweet orange glaze....
Chicken Fingers
"Almost everyone in my family requests these golden chicken fingers as their birthday dinner entree. I begin marinating the chicken...
Plantcakes
"This is the most aromatic and delicious pancake recipe ever, and a great way to use up scraps that are...
Chocolate & Banana Peel Cake
"This cake highlights the classic flavour combination of chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter, except that no bananas are used—just banana...
Classic Chicken & Waffles
"A down-home diner special gets weeknight-easy with the help of rotisserie chicken. Want 'em even faster? Make the waffles ahead...
Apricot Almond Torte
"This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers ahead of time and assemble...
Aloha Cupcakes
"A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...
Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins
"For a modern version of upside-down cake, we use pineapple and a sweet batter to make fun muffins with a...
Lemon Coconut Bites
"The tangy lemon flavour of this layered bar dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It takes me back...
Hawaiian Dream Cookies
"These cookies are lovely as they are, but I'll sometimes use a light-coloured sanding sugar for the top: First, lightly...
Apricot Upside-Down Cake
"My Aunt Anne, who is a great cook, gave me a taste of this golden upside-down cake and I couldn't...
Carrot Cake with Pecan Frosting
"My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans."...
Italian Ricotta Easter Bread
"I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavouring works wonders!"...
Grandma’s Onion Squares
"My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is...
Lemon Ricotta Cake
"This recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest,...
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts
"Guests will have a touch of nostalgia when they bite into one of these old-fashioned doughnuts. Accents of nutmeg and...
Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake
"This pineapple coconut upside-down cake is one of my favorites! The tropical flavours remind me of being on vacation with...
Chicken Corn Fritters
"I've always loved corn fritters, but they weren't satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and...
Devil’s Food Whoopie Pies
"These mini cookie cakes were one of my favourite treats while I was growing up in Pennsylvania. We called them...
Grandma’s Chicken ‘n’ Dumpling Soup
"I've enjoyed making this rich homemade chicken dumpling soup recipe for over 40 years. Every time I serve this type...
Slow-Cooker Lava Cake
"I love chocolate. Perhaps that's why this decadent slow-cooker cake has long been a family favourite. Sometimes I serve it...
Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cake
"Think slow cooker as a cake-maker for some seriously yummy dessert that is easy enough for Sunday brunch and tasty...
Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake
"I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...
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...
Macaroon Apple Cobbler
"Especially when I'm just serving a dessert, I like to prepare this. I'll usually make it with fresh apples, but...
Caramel-Apple Skillet Buckle
"My grandma made a version of this for me when I was a little girl—and fresh apples from a tree...
Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies
"Every time I make these wonderful cookies, the spicy aroma takes me back to my childhood. I helped Mom make...
Crisp Sugar Cookies
"My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry, and we grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because they...