Smart Tips

Traditionally, stuffed peppers are prepared with rice. Here, noodles are baked in the pepper shells with a cheesy custard. Fresh tomatoes and herbs add fresh flavour, making it a great dish for family or a dinner party.

Looking for a low-carb alternative tonight? These tarragon and asian chicken salad recipes won't sacrifice an ounce of flavour.

The secrets to incredible-tasting recipes are often simple — and the majority of secret ingredients can be found right in your own pantry.

Potatoes are the perfect side for any dish, whether it be a quick weekday supper or a Sunday roast. Your family is sure to love the recipes below.

This simple snack recipe is great to have on hand when you want to entertain, but are short on time.

Vitamin-rich kale tastes great teamed with sausage, potatoes and kidney beans. This Portuguese soup version uses a mixture of Italian sausage and pepperoni available in any supermarket.

Pad Thai is one of those dishes you love but never feel like you can make at home. Well, this simplified dish includes ­something right in our own pantry that packs in the right flavours — ketchup for a perfect base!

For a quick and nutritious dinner, try these chicken and turkey recipes the whole family will love.

Kick those snacks up a notch with these two must-try recipes using popcorn, nuts and flavourful spices.

On a busy weeknight, a plate of pasta or noodles is the perfect meal to make. But you can make it even better with a few more steps and ingredients.

Fish tacos make a light, refreshing entrée. Adding cocoa powder to prepared Mexican seasoning deepens the flavour without fuss, and briefly simmering the fish in bottled picante sauce keeps it moist.

Yogurt does double duty in this tandoori dish, both as a tenderizer in the spicy chicken marinade and as the base for a refreshing cucumber relish, called raita.

When the weather gets cold, it's time to stock your pantry with ingredients for a hearty soup. These recipes are the perfect meal in a bowl.

Making fish batter is simple, but this one takes on new life with dark beer. Its natural carbonation ­creates a lighter batter while the stout's hearty flavour stands up to the frying process. Don't forget the chips!

Don't throw out that leftover soy sauce and tofu. Instead, use it in unexpected — and tasty — new ways. Here are some ideas.

Don't throw out that leftover ricotta cheese that's been sitting in your fridge! Here are some unique ideas for what to do with it.

Looking for a no-fuss way to add texture and taste to any dish? Look no further than velvety gelatin, which adds a hearty dose of richness when paired with meat and vegetables.

Don't throw out the leftovers after having a nice dinner. Instead, use these ingredients in unexpected — and tasty — new ways. Here are some ideas.

These simple party platter recipes are great to have on hand when you want to entertain, but are short on time.

Fried fish is a great North American dish and every region seems to have its own version. Macadamia nuts and pineapple salsa make this flounder version taste like the islands of Hawaii.