Dinner

Caribbean Sweet-Potato Soup

The secret to making this soup really smooth is to let the blender do a good job. Sometimes I blend...


Green Chile Mashed Potatoes

Anaheim peppers are mild and give just a hint of heat when combined with mashed potatoes.


Vietnamese Noodle Soup

If you have any meat, vegetable or tofu leftovers in the fridge, this Vietnamese staple is your chance to give...


Fennel Gratin

A twist on potato gratin with fibre-rich fennel


Tuscan White Bean Soup

This soup is hard to stop eating after the first bowl'the earthy flavours inevitably leave me wanting more. Pair it...


Beet and Tarragon Fusilli

Yes, this dinner is pink! And I'm sure you'll agree that the flavours of beets, horseradish and tarragon are a...


Sparkling Red Cherry Punch

Sweeten your parties with this festive punch made of cherry juice, orange juice and your favourite sparkling wine or champagne....


Roasted Cherry Butternut Squash

Rehydrated dried cherries turn simple roasted butternut squash into a special side dish.

Red Cabbage Stuffed Pork Loin with Bavarian Mustard Sauce

Serve this German stuffed pork loin recipe with vegetables on the side.


Potato Pancakes with Three Toppings

Complemented by a variety of toppings, these hearty potato pancakes are as versatile as they are good.


French Roasted Salmon

This quick but sophisticated roasted salmon entrée is great for dinner with friends or for a family occasion.


Homemade Mayonnaise

Easy to make and healthy, this homemade mayonnaise make a great addition to your meal.


Roasted Baby Potatoes with Shallots and Mustard

When you are using baby potatoes, buy the cleanest ones you can find'Yukon Gold, red, fingerlings'to save on scrubbing time!


Sautéed King Mushrooms

King mushrooms are meaty and delicious. They are less watery than other mushrooms, so they don't shrink as much and...


Roasted Fennel

When fennel is raw, it tastes a lot like licorice, but it is very gentle when cooked. It is also...


Hanger Steak with Worcestershire Marinade

Hanger steak is a favorite of butchers. Traditionally, it's the cut they got to take home because it was considered...


Sautéed Kale

Kale is so curly and beautiful that for a long time people used to line fruit and vegetable platters with...

Potato Gnocchi

Even though potato gnocchi are Italian, this is a great recipe to include in a local dinner.


Braised Lamb Shanks with Wine and Herbs

Although this recipe for braised lamb shanks contains tons of garlic, the long cooking time makes it unexpectedly mild and...


Apple Cranberry Sangria

To make this apple cranberry sangria recipe truly local, make sure to adapt the ingredients depending on what is available...


Sky High Chicken and Vegetable Pie

This savoury chicken pie recipe is a one-stop meal, with vegetables, grains and protein all in one dish. Serve with...


Beef and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

Craving takeout? Whip up this tasty beef and sweet potato stir-fry in less time than it takes to call in...


Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

This pasta dish with peas and pancetta is the perfect mix of sweet, salty and superb'and healthy, too.

Vegetable Couscous

This low-cal, high-protein, quick-fix vegetable couscous is guaranteed to impress.


Couscous and Squash Salad

This quick-to-make salad matches chewy Israeli couscous with super-nutritious squash and walnuts. Try pairing it with a crisp Chardonnay.


Beet and Feta Salad

Don't have a microwave? Roast the beets for this salad in the oven for about an hour instead.


Jerk Chicken Salad

This tasty and healthy salad twist on jerk chicken can be put together in just 30 minutes.


Grilled Potato Salad with Gherkins and Mustard

The golden hue of the mini potatoes is accented with the warmth of olive oil, honey and mustard and topped...


Chicken Provencale with Green Bean and Bacon Salad

The chicken is basted in the same dressing used for the green bean and bacon salad, providing both well-matched flavour...