Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

Start the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning so dinner simmers during the day. With garnishes set out on the table, everyone can assemble his or her own taco as desired. This is a great meal when kids want to invite friends for supper.

Mini Turkey Meatball Soup

In the morning, pack the soup in an insulated container so it stays warm until lunch. Serve with carrot and celery sticks, a few crackers and a piece of fruit. You can easily double this recipe (to use up a whole package of ground turkey) and serve it for dinner.

Pork Tenderloin Risotto Bake

Medallions of pork bake on creamy risotto. This risotto method cuts both the usual cooking and stirring times.

Pork and vegetable Quiche

Sweet snap peas and red peppers are the perfect complement to rich pork in this fluffy quiche. For convenience, we've used prepared frozen pastry; be sure to choose a deep-dish variety to hold the generous amount of filling. 

Creamy Lemon Coconut Macaroon Tart

Toasting coconut gives it a nutty flavour that pairs nicely with the lemon custard and sweet coconut cream in this tart. If the coconut milk is separated in the can, give it a whisk.

Lemon Poppy Seed Teardrops

Just a hint of icing peeks through the tiny window on these yummy, thin cookies. 

Stuffed Roasted Artichokes

It takes a little practice to trim an artichoke – but practice makes perfect! Be careful of the tips because they are a little bit spiky. Rub all the cut edges, including the tops, with lemon juice to avoid discoloration.

Baked Pears with Camembert, Honey Syrup & Oatmeal Crisp

Grilled Vegetable and Feta Wraps

Grilling the vegetables takes little time and yields the great flavour that goes into these veggie-filled wraps. When it's not grilling season, spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and broil them for the same amount of time as you would grill them. Pair the wrap with a protein-rich side salad, such as Fruity Quinoa and Feta Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Carrot Cake for a Crowd

We bulked up our favourite recipe to fill a 20-cup (5 L) metal cake pan, such as a 14- x 14- x 2-inch (35 x 35 x 5 cm) square or 15- x 11- x 2-inch (38 x 28 x 5 cm) rectangle. You can rent these from some cake-decorating stores, or buy one online at goldaskitchen.com. Or use two 13- x 9- x 2-inch (3.5 L) pans.