Perfect Pasta Dough Image by: Ryan Szulc/TC Media Author: Amanda Barnier and the Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Take a little extra time to cook this weekend by tackling one of these delicious cooking projects.
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20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Perfect Pasta Dough
A snowy or rainy weekend afternoon is a golden opportunity to make pasta from scatch. The result is so silky and smooth that good quality extra-virgin olive oil and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese is all you need to flavour it.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Maple Fudge
Make sure to have an accurate candy thermometer handy before you start making fudge. It can be a little tedious to make, but the end-result is beyond worth it!
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
The Ultimate Lasagna
Layer after scrumptious layer of rich meat sauce, tender pasta and creamy cheese make this lasagna delicously indulgent. You'll be thankful for leftovers come Monday!
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Mint and Pistachio Pesto
The combination of mint and pistachio is divine in this vibrant pesto sauce. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month to toss with cooked pasta on those nights when you have no time to cook.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is dead easy to make, but you do need to carve out a couple hours in your schedule to cook the meat. Serve piled high on buns, with bowls of garnishes, such as pickled jalapeños, sour cream, shredded cheese and thinly shredded red cabbage.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
The Ultimate Layered Carrot Cake
Lazy weekends indoors are the perfect time to practice your layered cake-making skills.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Classic Peanut Brittle
Brittle hardens very quickly, so be ready to stir in the peanuts and baking soda immediately. Be sure to spread the candy out as evenly as possible on the baking sheet before the sugar is too hard to handle. Break into pieces and enjoy as a sweet snack.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions do take a while to make so they're an ideal weekend cooking project. Keep leftovers in the fridge to add to sandwiches or to top seared meat or fish.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
The Ultimate Pizza Dough
Our foolproof dough delivers the most amazing pizza crust you'll ever taste. The flavour of homemade dough is really worth the extra time and effort.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Olive Chicken Tagine With Dried Fruit Couscous
The fragrant spices of North African cuisine come to life in this Moroccan-style tagine. If you're entertaining over the weekend, this makes a great main.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Chocolate and Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream
It's hard to beat homemade ice cream, especially with it's flavoured with chocolate and salted caramel. Keep in your freezer for ready-to-eat dessert all week long.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Homemade Marshmallows
Making homemade marshmallow will never make you want to buy the store-bought kind again!
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Apple and Cranberry Lattice Pie
A fluted lattice top is all you need to transform a bubbly, fruit-filled pie into a bakery-worthy treat.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Bacon and Gouda Quiche
Make this tasty quiche on Sunday afternoon so you can enjoy any leftovers with a salad for lunch.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Homemade Merguez Sausages
If you've been meaning to put your meat grinder to good use, this is the recipe for you!
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Easy No-Knead Sandwich Bread
This simple beginner recipe is a terrific introduction to bread baking. Conveniently, it makes two loaves, so you can serve one right away and freeze the other for later. If you freeze your bread, let it cool completely before slicing so that it stays nice and moist.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Roast Pork with Balsamic Roasted Grapes
The best part about this roast is that it's mostly hands-off once the initial prep is done. The balsamic vinegar loses its bite as it cooks and becomes a sweet coating on the grapes and shallots.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Homemade Ricotta
The exquisite taste of homemade ricotta belies how stunningly simple it is to make. Whether you eat it fresh and warm topped with berries and honey or simply tossed with pasta, you will be impressed with this silky, creamy fresh cheese you made yourself.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Roasted Peanut Butter
Using roasted peanuts makes this peanut butter more flavourful than store-bought versions.
20 cooking projects to try this weekend
Classic Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls are definitely a labour of love but they're so delicious that we never mind the time it takes to prepare them!
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