How To Plan, Prep and Cook a Feast
Hosting a big holiday meal can be nerve-wracking, even for seasoned hosts, but it doesn’t need to be stressful.


Hosting a big holiday meal can be nerve-wracking, even for seasoned hosts, but it doesn’t need to be stressful.

Everyone should have this classic mashed potato dish in their repertoire. Try some of the flavour variations to change things up and customize your mash to complement the rest of the meal.

Choose the turkey parts you love best – breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, or some of each – and roast them up in a fraction of the time that it takes to roast a whole bird.

Dining solo? Check out these tips and recipes on preparing recipes for two rather than 6.

Mild-flavoured white fish gets a kick of Cajun in this recipe for Blackened Canadian White Fish with Ratatouille.

This hearty vegetarian entrée for Mexican Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa, Beans and Corn can be spiced up by adding diced fresh jalapenos.

These tender chicken thighs, in a golden sauce of squash, golden raisins and chickpeas are lightly spiced and have a hint of lemon in this recipe for Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Thighs.

Tender steak strips are paired with tasty roasted veggies, seasoned with rosemary, thyme and spices and finished with a creamy garlic sauce in this recipe for steak and roasted vegetable sheet-pan dinner.

These all-in-one pork tenderloin noodle bowls feature all the Pad Thai flavour without the fuss.

Sometimes life gets busy and it is hard to find the time and energy to prepare meals at home. Get tips and recipes for those busy times.

Make supper quick and easy with this creamy beef, mushrooms and noodles dinner that is a healthier version of beef stroganoff.

This easy yet satisfying ginger turkey sit-fry is a quick weeknight dinner that makes the most of lean turkey breast.

This sheet pan pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes and asparagus is a tasty solution to weeknight cooking with minimal fuss and cleanup.

Chicken breasts are quickly seared in a skillet then roasted with plenty of lemon and garlic to make a bright and flavourful dish.

This easy to prepare Spaghetti with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to please everyone at the table.

Lentil Meatball Sliders are loaded with fresh herbs and ricotta cheese, then smothered in your favourite tomato sauce for a lighter plant based burger.

Pull this Barley Salad with Spinach recipe out of your back pocket at a dinner party to satiate your guests and become the new chef on the block.

This kid-friendly Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

This bistro turkey bacon salad will make you feel like you are sitting at a table by a river in France. Use your favourite greens for this salad entree.

Trout has a delicate and light flavour, so simple ingredients like herbs are the perfect addition in this Kale Chickpea Salad with Trout.

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