Recipes

This Acadian version of chicken and dumplings combines the comforting flavours of carrots, potatoes, and chicken into a hearty autumn dish. Like most soups and stews, leftovers - if there are any - taste even better the next day.

Peanut or “groundnut” chicken stew is popular all over West Africa. This slow cooker version combines economical chicken legs, chickpeas, potatoes and peanut butter to make a satisfying one-pot meal. Feel free to substitute sweet potatoes.

Big barbeques can lead to too many leftovers the following day. Need to use some leftover grilled chicken? Try this angel hair pasta dish! Featuring frozen mixed vegetables and canned tomatoes, it comes together quickly and easily. It’s a healthy, delicious way to use up your grilled chicken.

Tart cherries, sharp cheese, and bitter arugula work together in this delectable salad to complement the familiar flavours of cider-poached chicken. As a light lunch, this salad will make you feel like you’re dining in a bistro. Serve alongside a soup at dinner and you have a delicious meal you’ll feel like making again and again.

All too often we forget that apples can star in the saute pan as well as the fruit bowl. Make them buttery and sage-scented and cozy them up beside juicy chicken and you’ve got the best of market fresh dining. You won’t find a more delicious use for that “apple a day.”

This unique spin on a chicken salad is made even more special in the way it’s served. Using wonton wrappers as serving bowls is an easy and fun way to control portion size. Wonton wrappers are such a visually appealing way to serve food that you’ll soon be finding excuses to use them in all kinds of other dishes!

Take advantage of the best of fall’s flavours with this autumn stew. Apples, Dijon mustard, cabbage, and carrots all combine in this one-pot dish to fill your house with familiar aromas. Perfect for a fall day with a bit of a chill in the air, serve this stew with bread rolls on the side for dunking.

The flavourful dark meat of chicken pairs nicely with the tangy sweetness of fresh pineapple in this barbecue-inspired dish. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-pull together dish will become a family favourite.

Romesco sauce, the Spanish version of pesto, is a fantastic everyday sauce to have on hand. In addition to this chicken, you could try it as a dip, as a sauce on pizza, stirred into a Mediterranean-inspired pasta, or spread on crostini and topped with olives. Its versatility makes it a star in the kitchen.

While honey-garlic glazes are a classic on chicken wings, this tangy combination of balsamic vinegar and honey will have your mouth watering. Make sure to keep some napkins on hand - these sticky wings are finger-licking good!

This take on coq au vin is an easy way to achieve the flavours of the classic dish without committing to the extensive time and effort it takes. All of the key flavours of coq au vin are present in the marinade and allowed to develop as the chicken sits prior to cooking. The barbeque brings these flavours to a whole new level.

South American chupes are known for their thick and hearty consistency, thought of more as stews rather than soups. The Mexican cheese in this dish, queso fresco, literally translates to “fresh cheese”. It has a crumbly texture and traditionally is served over beans, rice dishes, quesadillas and soups. Substitute with a mild feta if you're unable to find it in your local grocery or specialty store.

Panko breadcrumbs are used to create these unique tofu fries. Combined with the drumsticks, this recipe packs a serious protein punch.

These smoky drumsticks are perfectly complemented by the sweet, creamy avocado and tomato salsa. Serve them at your next barbeque - they’ll be gone before you know it!

Make this simple, quick soup with fresh beets in late summer or fall when they are at their prime for sweetness and depth of colour.

Sounds exotic but these are more flavourful than spicy. Let the chicken marinate while the barbecue is preheating.

Here is a simple and delicious method to make healthier, lower priced "wings" with boneless chicken thighs. This recipe also works very well with bone-in drumsticks.

Comfort your soul with a healthy, hearty and flavourful dish like this one. It’s perfect served with potatoes and green beans or with crusty bread to sop up the juices.

This delicious pasta salad is packed with savoury flavours. Broccoli and rotini are ideal for salads, as sauces and dressings can permeate them thoroughly. Olives, pesto, cherry tomatoes and basil create a balanced, mouthwatering salad that’s perfect anytime.

This tofu and chicken dish is a perfect way to achieve harmony in a home with omnivores and vegetarians. The dipping sauce works equally well with both the chicken and the tofu. Cooking the tofu at the same time as the chicken means that no extra effort or dishes are required!