Recipes

A creamy, orange sparkling punch will be a hit at any party. 

Orange sherbet, Cherry 7UP, and fruit juices make a colorful and festive party punch. 

The flavors of pomegranate and lemon-lime sparkle in this colorful spritzer. 

Greet your guests with a festive punch made with lime sherbet, mojito mix, and the sparkle of 7UP. 

A simple 4-ingredient recipe for biscuits uses an unexpected ingredient, lemon-lime soda, to add flavor, lightness, and a touch of sweetness. Sour cream makes them tender. 

Your family will enjoy a tasty dish of chicken Parmesan in just a few minutes, thanks to a simplified cooking technique and pre-made pasta sauce. 

A cold artichoke and zucchini dip that can be served with crackers, corn chips, or raw vegetables. Add more hot sauce or pico de gallo seasoning to spice it up! 

Ignore your bread machine instructions for this basic white bread made with lard and an optional bit of cinnamon. Instead, layer the ingredients in the prescribed manner and you are good to go. 

A big jar of party punch, made with tequila, lemons, limes, and sugar, is poured into a 1-gallon ice tea jar and shaken until cold and ready. They'll sneak up on you. 

This marinade is great for chicken, beef, or pork. This beer based marinade is simple and quick to prepare. 

My carrot salad has a little twist to it ... coconut! I hope you enjoy it as much as my friends and fiance do. 

Australians and New Zealanders both claim Pavlova and this recipe is so easy it feels like cheating! I first had it when a friend brought it to our final dress rehearsal and begged her for the recipe! It is especially striking when the fruits and berries are in season. Personally, I like to add coconut for the crunch, but it's NOT sweetened coconut – it's unsweetened, in big flakes, and I get it from the fruit and nut guy at our commissary. It's a real crowd pleaser and the best thing about it is you can make it a day ahead. Just allow the meringue to fully cool and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Top with whipped cream and fruit just prior to serving. 

My husband was a bartender for a trendy restaurant when we met. Here's one of his home versions! Garnish with a lime wedge or an orange wedge. 

Savor summer in Italy with every delectable mouthful of homemade pasta flavored with freshly chopped basil leaves. Toss with butter or olive oil and a grating of Parmesan cheese. 

Firefighters all across Canada can't get enough of this Dijon mustard and salsa meatloaf. Serve with baked beans and greens. Leftover sandwiches are great the next day. 

This recipe is a family favourite. It has wonderful textures; the softness of the rice combined with the crunchy almonds ... it's heaven! The spices can be altered to your tastes... I generally add quite a lot. 

A fruity cocktail of orange juice and pineapple juice adequately spiked with vodka, triple sec and peach schnapps. 

There 's quite a surprise in store for you with this barbecue sauce. Along with the ketchup, hot pepper sauce, minced onion and a bit of garlic, there 's a can of soda. This sauce cooks up thick and tasty, and ready to slap on some ribs. 

Sprinkle chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder and seasoning salt - then sautee and enjoy. Couldn't be easier! Great recipe for quick and easy meal, even for the pickiest eater! 

Three kinds of tangy peppers are tossed together with three cheeses, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, garlic and herbs in this simple and flavorful marinated salad.