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Pesto and tomatoes are one of those time-honoured combinations that taste better every time you try it. This pesto recipe is thickened with low-fat cream cheese to make a filling that bursts with the flavour of summer. Stuffed into cherry tomatoes, i

Melons are chock full of vitamins and low in calories, making them the perfect snack. We'll give you some pointers to choose the perfect, most ripe melon and teach you how to incorporate it into your meals.

Many appetizers, entrees and side dishes can benefit from adding an important extra ingredient: bacon. Here are four great dishes that are extra delicious when bacon is added.

Impress your guests with this simple recipe of original gnocchi made with two kinds of cheese, ricotta and parmesan cheese, and chives.

These delicious vegetarian spring rolls are lighter than their counterparts, egg rolls, made with batter and dipped in boiling oil. Here's how to make this delicious starter.

Not only is chocolate delicious, but it's also an excellent antioxidant. Here are two great recipes to try.

Who doesn't love a delicious cookie every now and then? Here are two great, simple recipes.

Canada is a country of vast distances and diverse cultures, which is a blessing for foodies as it means there are countless unique epicurean delights to be found across the country. From B.C. spot prawns to Newfoundland screech, we bring you the top

After a long winter's day, nothing sticks to the ribs quite like a hearty cup of soup. Fortunately, these two dinner-style recipes will steal the show and satisfy the most voracious of appetites.

When the weather gets cold, it's time to stock your pantry with ingredients for a hearty soup. What to make? These outstanding recipes are the perfect meal-in-a-bowl ideas to satisfy any hungry family.

Meatloaf is a hearty dish that goes down well any time of the year. For a recipe with a bit of spice and loaded with juicy flavours, you'll want to give this twist on classic meatloaf – using turkey instead of beef – a whirl. One one thing is guarant

Not all soups must be piping hot when served. Chilled soups can be refreshing on a scorching summer's day, especially these two delicious recipes.

If the word "picnic" is synonymous in your mind with overstuffed sandwiches, potato salad and chips, this is for you. Here are some healthy ways to ensure that dining al fresco doesn't translate as dining al fatso!

Not only are they rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant linked to lowered risks of certain cancers and heart disease, sweet potatoes are also extremely tasty. Here's a guide to this super-food and eight ways to get more sweet potatoes in your

Say goodbye to gas flames - induction cooking is the wave of the future. Although the technology has been around since the early 1900s, it’s been gaining popularity in recent years. Learn more about the pros and cons of induction cooking.

Whether you're in the mood for a simple Swiss burger or a hearty pot pie, these turkey recipes don't disappoint.

Jams and jellies have dozens of uses beyond bread. Why not use apricot jam to flavour and thicken salad dressing? It makes perfect sense in a seared duck breast salad. Watercress, grapes and pumpkin seeds round out its flavours.

Light, fluffy soufflés always impress, and are easy to make. Here, fish-poaching milk makes the soufflé base, and fresh herbs, chopped tomatoes and grainy mustard are added for extra flavour. It makes a great brunch.

Egg salad is such a time-honoured dish that nearly everyone claims that their mother's recipe is the best ever. This one jazzes up the salad with curry powder, chopped sweet gherkins and golden raisins for extra chew, aroma and sweet-tart flavour.

Don't let that sweet maple syrup go to waste. Instead, use it to reinvent these tasty dishes.