Recipes

Serve these tasty chicken and quinoa burgers with a mixed green salad. You can also turn the chicken quinoa mixture into a meat loaf and bake it with the tangy jerk barbecue sauce spooned over.

Here we wrap up chicken and baby spinach with a zesty honey salsa. The recipe comes together quickly and uses common kitchen ingredients.

This simple Greek souvlaki is the perfect dish for outdoor grilling and entertaining. Souvlaki are marinated and grilled skewers of meat often served in pita. They can also be paired with rice pilaff and a salad.

Need to fix dinner in a pinch? These warm sandwiches are not only easy to prepare but will become a family favourite.

Sweet Ontario peaches compliment the mild heat of curry powder. As an alternative to serving over lettuce, fill a tortilla wrap or roti (indian bread) for an easy sandwich to go.

Can’t decide between fajitas and burgers for the neighborhood party? Now you can serve up utterly delicious burgers bursting with those big Tex-Mex fajita flavours, but in a no-drip patty form. You can make and shape patties ahead if you like. So you don’t need to spend party time flipping burgers, we’ve included a smart method for baking all the sliders (mini burgers) at once.

You won’t satisfy cravings for Thai faster than sauteing up these juicy burgers. The good news is you don’t need a mind-bobbling list of ingredients. Beyond tucking in buns, serve with a rice noodle toss, a mango salad and marinated cucumbers.

A great way to stretch your food dollar is to roast a chicken and then strip off all the meat, saving some for sandwiches the next day. This one has a tasty marinade that pairs well with Chinese vegetables, with a little added zing from wasabi mayo. You can also use chicken breast halves instead of a whole chicken, if you wish.

Having a jar of pickled peppers in the fridge means you’re always equipped to add dynamite taste to a sammie or burger with a mere smidgen of effort. Here we used them to rev up chicken burgers along with flavor bursting feta for hits of creaminess.

This chicken take on the classic Philly cheese steak sandwich won’t disappoint! The traditional ingredients are amplified with 2 year old Bothwell cheddar, pesto mayo, jalapeno peppers, balsamic vinegar and oregano and served on a Ciabatta bun making this a truly one-of-a-kind Philly sandwich.

This sandwich captures the essence of Asian and Indian flavours. The basil, mint, cilantro, ginger, lime and soy sauce are fused with the popular Indian spices of turmeric and cumin. This will soon become a favourite with your family and friends!

Who doesn’t love a traditional BBQ sandwich? This recipe uses a homemade BBQ sauce which is both sweet and salty and pairs well with your favourite sandwich toppings. Enjoy!

A quick and kid friendly cheese, bacon and chicken melt. Nothing too complicated. Sometimes you just need a quick fix.

Mozzarella cheese and your favourite pasta or pizza sauce make the perfect toppings for these Italian spiced burgers. Serve with your roasted oven fries and a crisp green salad.

Creating a gourmet burger at home is easier than you think. All you need to do is think outside the box and pick toppings that you would not normally expect. Rapini is a terrific and healthy topping that gives burgers a rustic Italian edge.

Adding an Asian flare to a burger is an easy way to add lots of light crisp flavours without lots of fat. A simple slaw like our Ginger Aoili one comes together in minutes, and is a fun way to get kids helping in the kitchen. To add an extra Asian flair, look for crusty rolls with sesame seeds. Make preparation even easier by purchasing pre-shredded slaws from your local supermarket.

Whether you are hosting a ladies luncheon or your daughter’s tea party, these sandwiches are as delicious as they are adorable. Get kids in the kitchen to help you mix ingredients and roll out dough. Teatime is a great way to carve out a little family time on the weekend. Scones can be made up to two days in advance and stored in an airtight container.

Every so often you may find yourself alone on the weekend around lunchtime craving something delicious and different. My favourite sandwich is definitely the club sandwich. The endless flavour possibilities keep it original. The California style club is a popular and lower carbohydrate option to popular diner styles because it omits the third layer of bread. The avocado spread is also a healthier alternative to traditional butter and mayonnaise.

These naturally gluten free sandwiches resemble pita pockets, and are so addictive! The cornmeal dough gives these arepas a soft chewy inside and crusty exterior. They can be filled with everything from meat to beans to eggs to this addictive chicken salad. Reina Pepiada is among the most common variety and in Venezuela they are eaten for breakfast or as a snack after a night out. However, in Canada, we typically eat them for lunch. They are hearty, delicious and surprisingly healthy.