Smart Tips

Fried rice is an easy dish to throw together but it sometimes lacks pizzazz. Scallops, scallions, pineapple and fresh ginger change all that, giving the dish a spicy-sweet Polynesian slant.

Raspberries infuse these two desserts in two completely different ways.

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.

Christmas is just around the corner! And what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a countdown of festive fun in Calgary? Here are a dozen holiday activities to pencil in this month during the 12 days leading up to Christmas.

If the season of giving has worn out your wallet, don’t despair – there are many free Edmonton holiday events and activities scheduled this year. From Christmas lights to winter sports, check out what’s on offer in Edmonton this season!

When the holiday season wraps up and the New Year rings in full of promise, you might think festival season is set to slow down – but that's not the case in Calgary. Continue the celebrations at these 7 festivals scheduled this January in our city.

Could there be yet another variation on pizza? Absolutely! Here, tortillas are the flatbread, peanut sauce stands in for traditional tomato sauce, the cheese is Monterey Jack and the topping is ginger-spiked sautéed chicken.

Traditionally, fish cakes are made with mayonnaise to bind the ingredients together. To lighten the texture (and the calorie count), use prepared instant mashed potatoes, which give the cod cakes a lighter, fluffier consistency.

Look no further for the perfect holiday ham. Crowd-pleasing, pretty and easy to make, this clove-studded ham is glazed with a winning maple-allspice mixture.

Good risotto requires stirring, so you might as well make it worth it by adding rich flavours. Seafood risottos tend to be on the mild side. Take them to the wild with Italian sausage for meatiness and heavy cream for a velvety finish.

For when you're stumped on what to feed a ravenous family, these two pork dinner recipes are as delectable as they are easy make.

A staple on diner menus, chef salad consists of torn iceberg lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumbers and strips of deli sliced ham, turkey and Swiss cheese. This version is infused with pepperoni and fresh mozzarella.

Why confine cinnamon to sweet baked goods? Take a tip from ancient Greece and add a touch of cinnamon to pasta dishes for deep, exotic flavours. Cinnamon perfectly complements the traditional lamb and feta cheese in this soul-warming dish.

Nuts are rich in both flavour and nutrients, making them the perfect addition to these 13 recipes.

These veggie side dishes are delicious, easy and could easily steal the spotlight of any meal.

Don't throw out those leftover tea bags. Instead, use it in unexpected — and tasty — new ways. Here are some ideas.

Don't throw out that leftover salsa. Instead, use it in unexpected — and tasty — new ways. Here are some ideas to try tonight.

Cinnamon and cocoa powder are often overlooked as dessert staples, but these sweet ideas prove a dash goes a long way.

Decadent cheesecake in a bite-sized dessert square? Yes, please!

Mild cod is often overwhelmed by highly seasoned spice rubs or flavoured bread crumbs. The secret ingredient in this recipe – rich-tasting butter crackers – has a mild, sweet flavour that creates a crunchy crust on the fish. Add a dab of creamy, home