Recipes

This tantalizing, flavourful recipe is perfect for summer. A refreshing mango salsa balances the heat of the chicken perfectly.

Here’s a stir fry using ingredients most of us have in our fridge. If fiery is not for you, omit the chili powder completely as well as the red chili pepper flakes or increase both if you’re a three alarm lover.

Cassoulet is a traditional French casserole. A crunchy breadcrumb crust contrasts well with the creamy interior of this comforting dish.

Lentils (lensculinaris) grown in Canada vary between large and small and green, red and brown. They are a good starting place for the novice legume user, as they do not need to be soaked. Just a quick rinse and you can cook them up in this quick soup.

This casserole is so fast and easy to make using frozen pierogies. It is similar to lasagna but takes a lot less effort and is a real crowd pleaser.

This is an updated chicken version of the classic dish. Cut kitchen prep in half and start with a deliciously juicy roasted chicken from your supermarket deli.

This open-faced mini-pizza uses the brightness of pesto and the sweetness of caramelized onions to achieve an elegant flavour that works well as an appetizer, side dish, or casual meal.

This elegant-looking dish is deceptively simple. Using wonton wrappers in plating the salad makes it look as though it came from a high-end restaurant, and fresh basil, mint and cilantro create a flavour that is out of this world. This delicious salad makes a wonderful light lunch or accompaniment to soup at suppertime.

In a hurry many mornings? Try this protein packed “breakfast for one” cooked in a coffee mug by the microwave oven. Serve with whole-grain toast for a complete meal. How simple is that? Portable too!

These stunning appetizers will be a hit at your next party! Combining the classic flavours of tomato, mozzarella and basil with briny olives and chicken makes a delicious bite that will impress your guests.

This recipe won 3rd place in 2009’s recipe contest for its spin on New Orleans flavours. It combines Cajun seasoning, barbeque sauce, and habanera sauce for a heat that doesn’t drown out the other flavours in the dish.

Wrapping dishes in phyllo pastry can give a sense of elegance to the humblest recipe. Here, the delicate texture of ricotta and the bold flavour of oregano highlight the deeper flavour of chicken thighs in this Mediterranean-inspired dish.

This recipe is perfect for the depths of winter. Its Spanish-inspired pepper-and-yogurt marinade will lend a smoky, grilled flavour to these chicken skewers. Serve with other hors d’oeuvre or as an appetizer at a casual dinner party.

Pad Thai is a flavourful dish with a wonderful balance of salty, sweet, spicy, and sour flavours. Don’t be intimidated by the ingredient list - the stir-fry cooking process will go by in no time. This balanced meal will quickly become one of your favourites.

This complete meal is quick to put together and will provide a great tasting, one-pot supper meal.

This refreshing chicken salad is perfect for picnics and barbeques. Green onion, ginger, mint, and tamari make a tangy dressing that tastes bright and unique.

These Indian chicken dumplings are deliciously spicy and addictive. Packed with flavourful chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and red pepper, they make a wonderful appetizer. Served with basmati rice and chana masala, they are the highlight of an India-inspired meal.

Pearl barley takes the place of rice in this savoury jambalaya. It has a slightly nutty flavour on its own, but it picks up other flavours very well. Barley is an interesting addition to one-pot dishes such as this, and is well worth experimenting with in the kitchen.

This soup is reminiscent of the vegetable soup you had as a kid, but uses more sophisticated flavours to add elegance to a rustic dish. The addition of chicken makes it more of a meal, and the balsamic vinegar gives a subtle tangy note to the soup.

A great appetizer idea for your next get together. For a gluten-free alternative, try serving the chicken and brie on Cortland apple slices instead of the bread.