Linda's Home-Style Baked Macaroni

Baked macaroni is one of our Sunday dishes that we serve with stewed chicken or beef, rice, stewed red beans and potato salad. This will stick to your bones and you won't be hungry too quickly thereafter. Baked macaroni is definitely a tasty comfort food that all ages will love. Best served hot and leftovers are just as good. For those who are lactose intolerant, omit the can of evaporated milk and substitute with 1/2 cup of chicken broth. You must also increase the amount of breadcrumbs by 1/4 cup. Don't use too much broth as the mixture will not bind together. Any Canadian marbled cheese and parmesan cheese can be used.

Parmesan Twists With Fresh Marinara Sauce

A fresh tomato and basil sauce is the perfect companion to these cheesy breadstick twists. Try doubling the sauce, and use the extra as a topping for pasta or pizza.

Beer-Can Chicken with Italian Spices

The chicken sits on the can of beer while it cooks into tender juiciness. You can also use de-alcoholized beer for a nonalcoholic version.

Creamy Smoked Salmon Breakfast Crêpes

These sophisticated crêpes require some assembly but have a lovely presentation. Slowly cooking the eggs over low heat just until set ensures that they stay nice and creamy even after baking. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream.

Cuban Pork Roast with Mojo Crillo

If we close our eyes, the memories of mojo — citrus juice sauce spiked with garlic and cumin — drizzled over spit-roasted pork are as alive as when we tasted it in Cuba. We've recreated the experience with a roast marinated in these ingredients and served with its own drippings. Cubans would use 1 cup (250 mL) sour orange juice from Seville oranges, but because they are impossible to find out-of-season in Canada, we have substituted lime and lemon juice. Be sure to use a roast with the backbone removed or ask the butcher to remove it for you. The slices are neater than if the butcher simply cuts between the chops.

Corn Bacon Quiche

Lobster and Potato Ravioli with Tomato Saffron Sauce

Making the ravioli is simplified with purchased Asian dumpling wrappers, but you can opt to make your own pasta dough. You can substitute cooked shrimp for the lobster.

Shiitake-Stuffed Brie in Puff Pastry

Stagger baking times for each wrapped Brie to ensure a fresh warm one is ready to go when guests devour the first.

Spiced Lamb Samosas

Wrapping these flavourful Indian treats in spring roll wrappers makes them quick and easy. Serve with Coriander Chutney. A fine grater or rasp will give you the perfect texture for the garlic and gingerroot.

Roasted Lemon-Herb Cornish Hens

Cornish hens brushed with a simple lemony sauce are the perfect springtime main. Splitting the hens in half ahead of time makes serving a breeze because you don't have to worry about carving at the table. Serve with grainy mustard, if you like.