Recipes

Toasted coconut has a caramelized, nutty and chewy texture. It's a great way to maximize the coconut flavour in your favourite recipes.

Follow this recipe to learn the technique to "supreme" an orange and grapefruit delivering maximum juice and skinless segments.

The spicy roasted corn on the cob is perfect to serve with the herbed grilled chicken. If you like, have the butcher flatten your chicken for you.

Bulgur is partially steamed, dried crushed wheat kernels or berries. Look for it in bulk stores or in packages in the grain and rice section of your supermarket. Because it is partially cooked, it really just needs rehydrating. Fresh greenhouse tomatoes, cucumber and parsley add a refreshing punch, and chicken packs protein. Take any leftovers to the office or school for a healthy lunch.

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.

This trendy Asian salad is easier to make than a mayonnaise laced macaroni one and simple enough for cooking ahead for a cottage weekend. With tender chicken added, it deserves a starring role at any summer lunch or potluck. You can always fast forward prep time by picking up a rotisserie chicken and remember the flavour of the salad is better if made a day ahead (Don’t forget to pack any leftovers for lunch the next day).

This dish is not hard to make but is packed with flavour. Peri Peri Chicken originated in Mozambique and is popular in Portuguese cuisine.

Teriyaki is two-fold in its meaning; a Japanese dish consisting of fish or meat marinated in soy sauce and grilled AND a mixture of soy sauce, sake, ginger, and other flavourings, used in Japanese cooking as a marinade or glaze.

If you‘re looking for something different to serve your guest then this recipe is the one! It packs a peppery punch by combining sautéed radishes, watercress and Dijon mustard with tender pieces of chicken thighs.

Besides being an incredibly addictive Korean staple, kim chi can turn chicken into a flavor-charged dinner in minutes. At least that’s the time to takes to get the dish started. Then add another 20 to 30 minutes or so to cook the chicken to moist goodness. If you’re making this for two, the math is easy to do and note - you don’t add a speck of fat to this dish.

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.

Slowly braised but definitely party worthy, this tagine is perfect fare for a casual cold weather party. What’s more it’s very impressive whether served in an authentic tagine or your prettiest large platter. And please don’t forget it’s easy enough to do for a weeknight healthy comfort dinner.

An amazingly healthy Asian dinner in under 15 minutes. Just pick up fresh chicken livers and a green pepper and you’ll no doubt have the rest of the ingredients at home. Besides rice, try this quickie stir-fry over a bed of baby spinach.

These are legs with attitude and a giant step up from common place wings. Meatier and healthier, with only 5 ingredients, they’re effortless enough to do anytime you’re craving a hot food fix. Think of them when the gang is coming over to watch a game or even for a last minute patio party. (Recipe is easily doubled or tripled.) Add raita for dipping or drizzling and a watermelon salad as a cool side.

A super nutritious dinner with enough panache to impress the fussiest of dinner guests. Follow our method and you don’t have to add a speck of fat. For a party, simply double the recipe but not cooking times and consider making it at least a day ahead and simply reheating.

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!

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.