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This Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Is a Filling Dish for a Chilly Fall Day

Using the freshest autumn produce makes all the difference in this savoury soup.

Lentil and Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Chia Dressing

This super salad is packed with antioxidants.


Roasted Scallops with Celery Roots & Hearts, Brown Butter & Lemon

Some things are worth the effort. While our ingredients list is long, you won't be disappointed with the end game....


Spanish Style Rice Salad with Wild Sockeye Salmon and Shiitake Dust

Served as a room temperature salad. Perfect for a spring weekend lunch.


Mexican Pozole

An avolicious variation of a traditional Mexican stew enjoyed on Mexican Independence Day among other festivals.

Warm Mushroom and Beetroot Salad, with Toasted Almond and Mustard Dressing

To create this delectable dish, Chef Anthony Rose uses his favourite local Canadian mustard, Kozlik's Triple Crunch, for an extra...


Mixed Bean Cassoulet

A vegetarian version of the hearty French country dish, this uses canned beans for a quick and easy one-pot. It's...

Coq au vin avec legumes

This lighter version of the great French classic, chicken in red wine sauce, is lower in fat and includes more...


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Beef bourguignon

This dish is best started overnight to maximize the rich flavour of the beef and red wine. It's worth using...


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Chicken and chorizo paella

A little spicy chorizo goes a long way and adds a fabulous flavour to this colourful dish. Brown rice has...


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Sausages with French green lentils

Meaty sausages are simple to cook, succulent and juicy, and when combined with diced vegetables and tender lentils they make...

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Fish Stock

Fish trimmings ' the head, skin and bones ' from any white fish with a good flavour can be used....


Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa is a gluten-free, high-protein grain. This brightly-coloured quick side dish will boost your soluble-fibre intake, too. For added protein,...


Slow-Braised Beef and Barley

Here, beef is simmered until meltingly tender while nourishing pot barley thickens the gravy to make a hearty casserole and...


Cidered Pork Stew with Herb Dumplings

A spoonful of mustard peps up this simple, vegetable-rich cidered pork stew. Fluffy herb dumplings served on top help to...


Fragrant Lamb with Spinach

This enticingly fragrant lamb and spinach curry is warmly spiced rather than fiery hot with chilies. Serve it with basmati...

Salmon with Tarragon Mayonnaise

Fresh salmon is readily available all year round. This deliciously healthy dish with tarragon mayonnaise can be served warm or...


Seafood Lasagna

Packed with vegetables, this seafood lasagna is a superb vitamin-rich, nutritious meal. Choose vegetables that are fresh and in season,...


Liven Up Your Fish Pot Pie With Shrimps and Mushrooms

Serve this fish pot pie with a colourful medley of steamed vegetables, such as snow or sugar snap peas, carrots...


Apricot Lamb with Shredded Cabbage

Based on the Moroccan way of stewing meat with fruit, here lamb is marinated with mushrooms and herbs, then cooked...


Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita

A biryani consists of curried meat, poultry, fish or vegetables combined with basmati rice to make a complete meal. Here...