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Crab and shrimp cakes

Homemade fish cakes are always a special treat. They are the ultimate all-in-one dish, as they contain fish, potato and...


Salmone al Forno

This Italian-inspired salmon recipe is family-friendly. It's light but with robust flavours, and boasts the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids


Mussels with Herbs and White Wine

Mussels are rich in protein, minerals and vitamins B and C, low in fat and cholesterol, and a great source...


Smoked Salmon with Roasted Vegetable Salad

Fresh smoked salmon is one of my favourite foods, but it's high in sodium, so if you are watching your...


Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dip

These little meatballs, made from a mixture of ground lamb and rice, and flavoured with thyme, lemon and nutmeg, are...


Plum’ilicious Summer Drink

Tree-ripened Ontario plums offer a refreshing and aromatic summer aperitif. Add a splash of sparkling wine or gingerale for a...


Blooming Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry and Rhubarb Compote

This delicious dessert from "Fearless in the Kitchen" host Christine Cushing blends the tangy taste of lemon with luscious summer...


Bolognese Beef Pot

Lemon and fennel bring wonderfully fresh flavours to familiar braised ground beef in this Italian-inspired dish, making it as good...

Monkfish and Mussel Kebabs

To create these succulent mini kebabs, marinated cubes of monkfish fillet and fresh mussels are threaded onto skewers with a...


Walnut Lemon Biscotti

These light and delicious cookies are firm but not rock hard and keep well for several weeks in an airtight...


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Chipotle Caesar Shrimp on Couscous with Salad

The combination of fresh ingredients and the smoky flavour of chipotle pepper will delight your taste buds. This colourful creation...


Mulled Cider and Cranberry

Both apples and cranberries are at their best in the cooler months. This recipe brings together these two great flavours...


Prince Edward Island Smoked Salmon with Pasta and Simple Lemon Dill Cream Cheese Sauce

Just-cooked pasta is tossed with melting cream cheese to form an incredibly smooth luxurious sauce. The smoked salmon adds extravagance...


Greek Island Platter

Greek food is utterly delicious, but whenever I eat it at a restaurant I end up finishing everything on the...


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.


Salmon Salad with Peas and Dill

High in protein and in flavour, this salmon salad is a refreshing take on fish and peas.


Scallops Grilled with Prosciutto

The subtle saltiness of prosciutto, Italian dried ham, combines perfectly with these marinated grilled scallops with their brilliant orange corals...

Savoury Pan-Roasted Fish

Serve this flavourful pan-roasted fish with boiled new potatoes and a glass of chardonnay.


Roast Herb and Garlic Chicken

Rather than rubbing butter over chicken before roasting, here a paste of fresh herbs and reduced-fat ricotta cheese is pushed...


Golden-Roasted Chicken with Old-Fashioned Stuffing

Always an impressive dish, a whole chicken provides plenty of protein, little saturated fat, and good amounts of B vitamins...


Tarragon Chicken with Baby Spinach

Tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, is a favourite ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. Available at most large grocery...


Veal Steaks with Lemon-Garlic Sauce

There's a whole bulb of garlic in this recipe, but after slow-roasting it comes out of the oven tasting mild...


Angel Hair Pasta with Basil and Walnut Pesto

This basil and walnut pesto recipe adds the extra health boost of spinach and the peppery surprise of arugula, in...