Main Dishes

  • Grilled Chicken with Creamy Potato Salad

    Grilled Chicken with Creamy Potato Salad

    Grilling chickens on the barbecue is an art. Here is the perfect way to grill them. Serves 4 to 6. 

  • Rigatoni with Blue Cheese, Spinach & Herbs

    Rigatoni with Blue Cheese, Spinach & Herbs

    This pasta dish is very rich in flavour but uses simple ingredients like spinach, herbs, and blue cheese (such as Stilton, Gorgonzola, or Roquefort). You can serve it as a main meal or as an appetizer for four. Serves 2.  

  • Chicken Satays with Thai Dipping Sauce

    Chicken Satays with Thai Dipping Sauce

    These satays are spicy, succulent and superb. The sauce recipe makes more than needed but it will keep well for two weeks in the refrigerator.  Asian chilli sauce is called sambal oelek which is the purest form although there are others that contain sugar and vinegar.  Always season to your preference. If you like it hot add more, if you prefer it less spicy add less or none.  

  • Greek Goddess Inside Out Sirloin Beef Burgers

    Greek Goddess Inside Out Sirloin Beef Burgers

    Steak burgers are packed with more flavour than just what’s on top! With fresh ground round, chuck or sirloin from your local grocer, it’s easy to make these signature burgers at home.  

  • Almond Orange Crusted Chicken with Fennel Arugala Salad

    Almond Orange Crusted Chicken with Fennel Arugala Salad

    This flavourful dish is sure to impress a crowd. Makes: 4 servings. Active time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes  

  • Curry Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk & Fresh Coriander

    Curry Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk & Fresh Coriander

    This curry vegetable stew is a collection of nutritious vegetables. You can make it even more economical by using vegetables from your own garden. Serves 2.  

  • Ontario Apple, Caramelized Onion and White Cheddar Pizza

    Ontario Apple, Caramelized Onion and White Cheddar Pizza

    Frozen puff pastry makes this elegant crowd pleaser as easy as (pizza) pie!  You’ll love the flavour complements of sweet apples, mellow caramelized onions, tangy aged cheddar and fresh thyme.  Cut into small squares for a party, or serve with a crisp green salad for a light lunch.Makes 4 to 6 servings.    

  • Nut-free Pad Thai

    Nut-free Pad Thai

    Flax seeds make the perfect substitute for peanuts because they have a great crunch. If bean sprouts are a problem for your family, substitute an equal amount of thinly sliced bok choy. It won’t look quite the same but it adds a similar textural component. Serves 4.  

  • Pomodoro Sauce with Chicken and Linguine

    Pomodoro Sauce with Chicken and Linguine

    Fresh tomato 'pomodoro' sauces are classic Italian restaurant fare. Here it is combined with creamy Canadian cheese and chicken for the ultimate delicious meal. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh chives.  

  • Whole Wheat Pasta with Rapini, Grape Tomatoes and Mushrooms

    Whole Wheat Pasta with Rapini, Grape Tomatoes and Mushrooms

    Try swapping the ingredients of this summer pasta with seasonal vegetables. Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes

  • Grilled Chicken Wings with Homemade Hot Sauce and Blue Cheese

    Grilled Chicken Wings with Homemade Hot Sauce and Blue Cheese

    Broiled or grilled instead of deep-fried, and seasoned with homemade hot sauce spiked with plum sauce and brown sugar, these crispy, tangy, spicy wings are like the best Buffalo chicken wings you’ve ever tasted, maybe even better.  

  • Surf & Turf Burger

    Surf & Turf Burger

    The summer is back and it is time to fire up the barbeque again. Why not jazz up your basic burger with some exciting variations. With the addition of a few fun toppings you can turn any beefy treat from tired to terrific. Makes 4 servings. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 -15 minutes  

  • Veggie Burgers

    Veggie Burgers

    Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 - 25 minutes Makes: 6 veggie burgers

  • Barbecued Mushroom Pita Pizzas

    Barbecued Mushroom Pita Pizzas

    Pitas make these individual pizzas a breeze to create for a nutritious light meal or snack. Serves 4. Preparation Time: 10 minutes   Cooking Time: 8 minutes  

  • Best Grilled Burgers with Nut-Free Pesto

    Best Grilled Burgers with Nut-Free Pesto

    This recipe is excellent for a special dinner with friends or family. Pesto is always a great topping for burgers and this one is made without nuts or cheese. Add more oil to use as a dip or as a marinade for chicken. If cheese is not an issue then stir in 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.   




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