Macaroni Salad

This traditional Macaroni Salad recipe is always a hit at pot lucks or summer barbecues. The ratio of cooked pasta to mayo is perfect, ensuring your salad isn’t too dry or too sloppy. And it’s best made ahead so you don’t have to worry about last minute prep.

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Caprese Stuffed Tomatoes

Caprese Salad is a simple dish consisting of ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, good quality olive oil and salt and pepper. These pretty little appetizers are a unique way to enjoy the same ingredients but can be made any time of year using smaller tasty tomatoes.

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Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Thighs

Better than those dry little bites of chicken in sticky Thai sauce, a popular appetizer in restaurants, these Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Thighs have that same sweet, hot and zesty flavour with more tender and juicy meat. Make them on the stove top or in an air fryer.

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Devilled Eggs

Classic Devilled Eggs are a favourite addition to brunch, barbecues or buffets. Struggling with cooking and peeling eggs? Or ever wondered how some devilled eggs have a better colour and flavour than others? Read on for some tips and tricks.

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Baked Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Notice I didn’t call this “Sausage and Pepper Penne?”  That would be plagiarism. What makes this version better than those served at popular Italian chain restaurants is, well…several things. It’s far less expensive to make it at home. You can make it as hot or mild as you like. And, this recipe is loaded with meat and vegetables and light on pasta. Here’s my favourite version of Baked Pasta with Sausage and Peppers.

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