Recipes

This sweet-and-spicy marinated chicken is delicious anytime, and easy to make year-round. The heat of the smoky chipotle peppers is delicious combined with the sweet flavour of maple syrup. This is an ideal dish to put together on a hectic weeknight.

If you’re squeamish at the thought of raw fish, try this sushi plate that uses cooked chicken in its place. Easy and flavourful, it’s the perfect light lunch.

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.

Chicken satay is the perfect addition to any appetizer spread. It’s great for parties and casual dining. Serve with a green salad to make a full meal of it.

These tasty tapas make a wonderful appetizer. Its decadent flavour combination of sherry, chili peppers and fresh rosemary makes for a unique flavour you’ll want to savour again and again.

These small-bite tartlets are a stunning appetizer at any party! Slightly spicy cranberry salsa tastes unbelievable paired with the chicken mixture in these bites.

Few things feed a crowd better than burritos. In this mole-inspired recipe, cocoa, tomatoes and chipotle peppers combine to create authentic Mexican flavour. Served with creamy avocado, tart lime and tangy shredded cheddar cheese, these burritos are an easy, delicious kitchen staple to add to your meal plan.

It will be hard to resist the savoury aroma that hits your nose when you use this spice rub. As it cooks, the brown sugar caramelizes on the chicken to create a crackly skin, and the spices toast to create an irresistible flavour.

A different sort of chili dish, this Bhutanese Chili Chicken dish is well worth a try. With spicy pepper and red rice, this healthy, easy meal is sure to become a fast favourite.

These fiery drumsticks are everything they should be: sticky, hot, and smoky from the grill. Refrigerating the drumsticks after dredging help them achieve a dry, crispy skin that the sauce will adhere to nicely.

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

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.

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.

Homemade salsa takes these enchiladas to a higher level. This is an easy weeknight supper, with grilled chicken taking centre stage. Chopping vegetables is the hardest part of creating this tasty meal.

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 Indian-inspired curry is an excellent addition to your weekly recipe rotation. Quick and easy, it’s the perfect go-to meal for a hectic weeknight.

This aromatic Mexican-inspired dish can just as easily be done in the slow cooker as the oven. Its smoky flavour and easy-to-find ingredients will make it a family favourite year-round.

This long-simmering, gumbo-inspired stew will fill your kitchen with its comforting aromas. Okra, a green vegetable with a viscous quality, acts to thicken the stew. It can be found fresh or frozen in most supermarkets.

The fresh, sweet mango salsa really brings the flavours of the aromatic spices together in this easy dish. It’s the perfect recipe to throw together on a busy weeknight. The longer the salsa sits, the better its flavours will come together.