Tomato, Zucchini and Goat Cheese Clafoutis

Anne Desjardins, cookbook author and executive chef of L'Eau à la Bouche in the Quebec Laurentians, is known for her use of Quebec's delicious seasonal ingredients. Her recipe for this simple puffed egg dish is no exception. You can taste the summer harvest in each bite.

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Three simple ingredients are all you need to make the best ricotta you've ever tasted. For an extra-indulgent treat, opt for organic whole milk, which is slightly higher in milk fat. This ricotta is most delicious served right away and warm, and it makes the most decadent and impressive topping for toasted bread.

Three-tomato sauce

Warm Lentil Salad With Shrimp

Fresh tarragon is an often overlooked herb, but it pairs perfectly with lentils, shrimp and asparagus. This salad is also wonderful cold; just cook and cool the shrimp before tossing with the salad.

Grilled Whitefish and Ratatouille Salad

Here, ratatouille, a stew of late summer vegetables, turns into a summer-perfect grilled salad. The same vinaigrette flavours the tender grilled fish and the salad and carries the summery flavour throughout the meal. The vegetables vary in size, so skewering them separately by type ensures that they all touch the grill and cook through in the same time.

Rustic Tomato Tart

Tomato & Ricotta Parmesan Tart

Beautiful heirloom tomatoes are the star of this tart. Thanks to their varied shapes and sizes, they yield the most stunning results.

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.

Grilled Pizza

Quick-rising (instant) yeast will have the dough ready in an hour, but you can also make it ahead by letting it rise in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or until doubled in bulk. You can substitute 250 g fresh mozzarella for the bocconcini: Just  drain it, tear it into chunks and pat it dry with a paper towel before adding it to the pizza. To turn the dough easily on the grill, gently grasp the sides with two sets of tongs.