Main Dishes |
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Friday Night Cheese Fondue
Nothing says TGIF like a relaxing evening complete with Friday night fondue. This recipe is quick, easy and delicious.
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Eggplant Parmigiana
A well-loved classic dish, big, hearty, and immensely satisfying for even the biggest appetites. The comforting layers of cheese, tomato sauce, and sweet vegetables is sure to win over even the most stubborn doubter. Makes 8 servings. Prep time: 45–50 mins. (plus standing) Cook time: 40–50 mins.
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Sweet-and-Sour Turkey Meatballs
Tender, Asian-style meatballs are simmered with bits of green bell pepper and golden chunks of pineapple. Serve the meatballs on steamed rice. Makes 4-6 servings. Prep time: 35 mins. Slow cooker time: 6 hrs.
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Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara
Try Bobby Flay's yummy baked carbonara recipe. Makes 4 servings.
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Peppercorn Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Cream Sauce
Serve the pork with a lightly buttered egg noodle or a creamy roasted garlic mashed potato and colourful mixed vegetables alongside. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Prep. time: 20 mins. Cooking time: 30 mins.
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Seafood Linguine
We usually buy ready-peeled shrimp for this, but if you can only find them with their shells on, buy a few extra and do it yourself— they’re very easy to peel. Serve with dressed salad. Makes 6 servings.
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Chicken with Pesto, Taleggio and Roasted Tomatoes
This is truly scrumptious. It’s also quick to make. Homemade pesto is best, but you can use good-quality pesto from a jar if you’re short of time. Serve with potatoes and salad. Makes 12 servings.
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Herb-roasted Turkey Breast
A whole turkey breast roasted with fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme is a wonderful main dish and the leftovers make delicious sandwiches the next day. Roasting the turkey at 325° and allowing it to rest for 15 minutes ensures that it will be very moist.
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Cherry Tomato Red Clam Sauce with Linguine
Try this crowd-pleasing pasta recipe from Rachael Ray's new cookbook Serves 6.
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Tagine of Lamb with Apricots
This traditional dish can be made in a slow cooker or on the stove. Makes 6 servings.
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Super Chorizo Chili Bowls
This version of chili steps it up with the addition of rich-tasting, spicy chorizo and a fun serving presentation of an edible bowl topped with mouth-watering melted Canadian cheese. Makes 8 servings. Prep. time: 20 mins Cooking time: 1 hr
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Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Wild Blueberry Fig Sauce
You'll the love combination of exotic flavours and wild blueberries in this dish. Serves 4
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Spanish Chicken with Chorizo and Potatoes
Much as I love to have a pan bubbling away on the stove, I often feel that the most stress-free way to feed people is by taking the oven route. Enjoy the easefulness of the oven: you just bung everything in, and you’re done. I think I’d go to the supreme effort of laying on a green salad as well but, other than that, you may kick up your flamenco heels and enjoy the fiesta. Serves 6.
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Lazy Lasagna in a Bowl
Hearty classic flavours of a lasagna dish fill this soup to create a delicious comfort food recipe. Thick and chunky, once this hot soup is poured over top of the cheese, each spoonful will remind you of the gooey texture and flavour of your mom’s lasagna. Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 9-¼ cups/2.75 mL) Preparation time: 10 mins. Cooking time: about 25 mins
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Bruschetta Pizza
Combine a few ingredients for a perfectly divine pizza that is quick and easy to make. This one is sure to become a family favourite anytime of the week. Buon appetito! Makes 4 servings. Prep time: 8 mins. Cooking time: 15 mins.

