Check out our "Meat-Free & Tasty" collection of recipes featuring six meatless main dishes that are hearty enough to satisfy any appetite. From the May 2006 issue of Canadian Living magazine.
This dish is low-fuss because you can bread and refrigerate the chicken up to 8 hours ahead—meaning you can avoid greeting guests with eggy, floury, crumby fingers. If you can't find watercress, arugula makes an equally appealing salad topper for the meal.
These aren't your nonna's meatballs, but they're just as juicy, tender and flavourful. We take this version up a notch with a sweet and savoury glaze that's great in a noodle salad, on personal naan pizzas and bathed in a lemony broth with orzo and zucchini.
Brown butter adds rich, nutty flavour to these flaky apple-stuffed pastries. We love the combination of apple and Cheddar, but if you'd prefer strictly sweet turnovers, simply omit the cheese.
A creamy chicken filling pairs up with a flaky crust for a family dinner winner.
This classic New York-style cheesecake gets an update with vanilla and strawberries. Choose small uniform-size berries.
There’s nothing like the sun-soaked deliciousness of fruits and vegetables at summer’s end. Enjoy the flavours with these assorted sweet and savoury toasts easily done on the grill.
For a summer-fresh twist on Dutch apple pie, swap the traditional filling with a tangy custard made of sour cream and seasonal blueberries. Plus, the no-fuss streusel topping is much easier to make than a classic rolled pastry.
Quiche often made its way onto my family's weekend menu as I was growing up in France. This crustless version is a welcome twist during summer, when you don't want to spend too much time indoors making dough. It also makes a fantastic brunch option. Just be sure to wring out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini and spinach, so the quiche doesn't become soggy. – Jennifer Bartoli, Food specialist
Master the (very simple!) art of crêpe-making and you've got endless possibilities, both savoury and sweet. The thin unleavened pancakes are an ideal base for everything from veggies and meat to fruit and chocolate.
