Family-Size Mac 'N' Cheese

You can't beat a classic comfort dish like mac 'n' cheese. It's a family favourite, student soul food and late-night crowd-pleaser. Making it from scratch isn't difficult—once you prep a big batch of the sauce, the rest is child's play.

Toffee Cheesecake Squares

A wedge of cheesecake is always tempting, but squares of it covered with toffee bits are irresistibly easy to pop in your mouth.

Sesame Mustard Salmon With Crispy Topping

Crusted salmon recipes are a dime a dozen, but this one is a little different: Toasting the panko mixture while the salmon bakes keeps the topping extra crunchy. It also lets you add as little or as much as you like.

Breaded Pork Chops with Spiced Potatoes and Carrots

Fifteen minutes of hands-on time is all you need to prep this crowd-pleaser. Get the veggies in the oven first, as they take longer to cook than the pork. For even cooking, cut any larger chunks of carrot in half.

Cheesy Salmon Casserole

Everyone has a favourite go-to macaroni casserole, but this Salmon Cheddaroni from our archives might just become your new weeknight comfort meal. An easy bread-crumb topping creates a crispy crust, making every bite as tasty as the last. Serve with steamed vegetables. Cost: $2.30/serving

Cream of Squash Soup with Pecan Garnish

Tea Sandwich recipe: Ham Pickle Spread

Tomato & Ricotta Parmesan Tart

Beautiful heirloom tomatoes are the star of this tart. Thanks to their varied shapes and sizes, they yield the most stunning results.

Spinach Salad with Crispy Feta and Frizzled Prosciutto

With spring comes a welcome stream of fragrant herbs and fresh vegetables, such as sweet peas and delicate baby spinach. Spinach stars in this salad with a simple mustard vinaigrette, feta cheese and crispy prosciutto. When cutting the feta into thin slices, don't worry if a few of the pieces break: it's naturally crumbly. If you want, you can omit breading and frying the feta. The salad is delicious with crumbled feta; just reduce the amount to 1/2 cup (125 mL).

Crab Cakes with Citrus Mayo

Chipotle hot pepper sauce gives these crab cakes the nicest hint of smoke and fire.