34 ragged recipes

A family favourite for the holidays. Easy to make and so good!!

Nantucket donuts: classic New England cake donuts with cinnamon and nutmeg in the batter, fried golden and tumbled in a bag of cinnamon sugar. Old-fashioned donut shop nostalgia.

Chocolate turtle cheesecake: vanilla wafer crust topped with melted caramel, toasted pecans, and chocolate cheesecake filling. A layered showstopper dessert for serious occasions.

Oven-baked potato wedges with crispy skin, made with just cooking spray instead of deep frying. Soak, shake in a bag to coat, and bake at high heat for golden, low-calorie fries.

Apple pie baked inside a paper bag for an unbelievably tender filling and a crackly streusel top. Pat-in oil crust, no rolling pin required.

Chewy chocolate peanut butter chip cookies bake up soft in the center with deep cocoa flavor and a full bag of peanut butter chips folded through the dough. A drop-and-bake batch cookie ready in 30 minutes.

Homemade pizza pockets stuffed with pepperoni, pastrami, ham, mozzarella, and pizza sauce. A yeast-dough hand pie that bakes golden and travels great in lunchboxes or freezer bags.

Slow-roasted marinated turkey breast baked in a roasting bag with apple cider vinegar, coarse black pepper, and oil. Low and slow for 4-5 hours until fork-tender and juicy.

Easy pasta salad tosses cooked pasta with frozen mixed vegetables, sweet potato, and low-fat dressing for a five-minute brown bag lunch. Pantry-staple weeknight side or work-from-home meal.

Saffron-kissed almond biscotti with bright lemon zest and a glossy egg-white glaze. Twice-baked until dry and crisp, these Italian cookies actually improve after a few days in a paper bag.

A simple yet savory soup made with tomatoes, cabbage and a variety of frozen vegetables.

Mushrooms à la Grecque: mushrooms simmered in tomato, coriander seeds, bay, and garlic. A classic French-style braise served chilled as part of a meze or hot as a vegetarian side.

A tasty pea soup that goes well with any other dish you prepare!

Classic French vegetable garnish with glazed carrots, buttered turnips, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and peas arranged around a beef platter. Serve with Hollandaise for an elegant presentation.

Brazilian-style grilled chicken salpicão with charred red onion, carrots, parsley, and a Spanish paprika mayo dressing. Finished with crunchy potato straws on top. Ready in 30 minutes for a bright weeknight chicken salad.

A savory and hearty crockpot stew made with succulent beef, potatoes and juicy tomatoes.