Sirloin Steak Roast with Mushroom Sauce

Even though the kids love to have new food experiences all the time, they still do enjoy coming home to your roasts. For extra juicy flavour, try this new-look version with a classy mushroom sauce. Send some leftovers home with them for sandwiches the next day.

Rib Eye Steak With Gorgonzola Sauce

The rib eye is a well-marbled cut of beef, making it one of the richest steaks out there. For the best flavour, it's worth a visit to your local butcher, who's sure to have the best quality available. Sitting down to this meal is a great reason to open that bottle of red you've been saving for a special occasion!

Dijon Rosemary-Glazed Racks of Lamb

Watch how The Canadian Living Test Kitchen makes this lamb recipe in our video, How to prepare a rack of lamb.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH SALTED HERB PANGRATTATO

Rice & Sausage-Stuffed Tomatoes

The last of summer's bounty, sun-ripened tomatoes are absolutely divine. With options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Cinnamon Lamb Chops with Agro-Dolce Eggplant

It is hard to believe that this entire meal for 6 can be prepared in under an hour. The ingredients in this main course and side dishes are completely Canadian (including the Canola oil), but just like our country's unique cultural mosaic -- they have been flavoured with exotic spices and other wonderful additions which highlight Canada's tolerance and respect for people of other lands. The lamb was reared in Ontario and the eggplant can be grown in almost any Canadian garden. I sometimes serve the lamb with chick pea fries and chuckle when I remind my Indian in-laws that Canada and Australia are now growing garbanzo beans, too.

Tri-Colour Quinoa Lasagna with Local Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted and stir-fried vegetables are layered between flavoured quinoa to create a healthy and colourful take on vegetarian lasagna. My middle daughter is the lone vegetarian in a household of meat lovers. I find lately I've been incorporating more and more vegetarian options into our meals. It's easier on the family budget, the environment and our collective waistlines! That being said, I do find it more difficult to find a vegetarian meal that is "company worthy". This recipe, created with local veggies, is substantial enough to satisfy meat eaters and impressive enough for a casual dinner with friends. While I love how nutritious quinoa is, I sometimes find it a bit bland. Mixing the quinoa layers with 3 different sauces adds a flavour boost. Use the vegetables listed or try ones that are in season in your local area. If you select items that are fresh and colourful you can't go wrong. While the ingredient list looks long don't be daunted, most of the work is building the lasagna layers and the preparation is not complicated. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a light green salad for a delicious, healthy and budget-friendly (under $40 including salad) dinner with friends.