One-Pan Crispy Chicken with Roasted Veggies

Fresh herbs, lemon and a hint of cayenne transform simple cauliflower and inexpensive drumsticks into an elegant meal. Keep a close eye on the chicken once you set the broiler; it can quickly go from perfectly golden to burned if you aren't careful.

Creamy Shrimp Bake

This golden-topped company-fare casserole offers tender pasta, succulent shrimp, crunchy broccoli and a smooth cheesy sauce in every bite.

Twin Peas with Roasted Garlic Butter

Roasted garlic butter adds a modern twist to seasonal peas in this flavourful side dish. If you like, make a double batch of the garlic butter and toss the extra with hot pasta for an easy sauce.

Seafood Crepes with Bearnaise Sauce

I started making this dish for my wife before she became a mother because she loves it so much. Now that she is a mom, we've made it a Mother's Day tradition.

French Bistro Steak Salad

Flank steaks are large, thin cuts of beef that cook within minutes on the grill. Paired with grilled beans and radishes, and  elevated with a punchy Dijon dressing, this is an easy dinner worthy of any Paris bistro.

Grilled Flank Steak with Herbed Butter

Crispy Mackerel with Pancetta and Herbed Salad

Wild mackerel is an affordable and sustainable chpice. Scoring the fish skin with a sharp knife keeps it from curling and makes it extra-crispy.

Lamb Stew with Fresh Herbs

Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Champagne Beurre Blanc

This makes the highlight of an elegant spring brunch for Mother's Day, a birthday or graduation celebration.

Apple and Canadian Blue Cheese Tartlets with Icewine Glaze

These sweet-tangy pastries are ideal for easy holiday entertaining. Bake them straight from frozen for instant hot hors d'oeuvres or pair them with a crisp salad for an elegant first course. Make sure to cut the apple into paper-thin slices so you have enough to garnish each tartlet.