Greek-Style Seafood Kabobs

If you're unsure about cooking seafood but love the taste, this is the recipe for you. Your grill does all the work in 6 to 8 minutes. Purchase shrimp already peeled and deveined for even faster preparation.

Eat-the-Bowl Rainbow Chili

When sending this for lunch, wrap the bread bowl separately. Warm the chili in the morning before packing in a vacuum bottle. Then all your child has to do is scoop it into the hearty bowl and sprinkle with the cheese that you've packed separately.

Team Sandwich

Jamie Hodgson, art director of The Hockey News, says this half-metre-long sandwich, pretzels and beer make a hat-trick combination. Assemble the sandwich ahead, then put it in the oven when guests arrive. Serve on a cutting board with a serrated knife for guests to cut off according to their appetites.

Family Pasta Bake

A hearty pasta casserole. Tastes scruptious. Family really enjoys it.

Mostaccioli

This recipe can be made in large quantity and was always a favorite at Scout banquets and family celebrations.

Stuffed Beef and Cheddar Burgers

These juicy burgers hold a melted cheese surprise for each satisfying mouthful. Serve with lettuce and bacon or your favourite toppings.

Beef Koftas with Mint & Pomegranate

Creamy Tomato Penne

This dish is a warm, comforting dish that makes great leftovers. You can serve it with a salad and/or garlic bread if you choose. I created this dish because I was trying to recreate a similar dish I often ate at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in northern Thailand. I lived there for 6 years and had so many wonderful restaurants to choose from it was often difficult to decide what kind of food to eat. This recipe is not nearly as spicy as what I was served as they used bird's eye chillies to create the heat. This is a milder version which has the added cheese on top giving it a beautiful richness.

Potato, Goat Cheese Lasagna

One evening I had a potato lasagna while out for dinner with my husband, that I truly enjoyed. My daughter loves lasagna but is unable to eat ricotta cheese, and adores goat cheese. I decided to combine the two ideas and continued to play with recipe until I came up with this one, enjoy!

Pâté en Croûte

Rich duck and pork sealed in golden flaky pastry makes an over-the-moon creation. Serve small slices with Dijon mustard and pickles as an appetizer or as part of a buffet. Serve large slices with a crisp, lightly dressed green salad as a plated appetizer. While it may be a bit more involved than other pâtés, this dish is well worth the effort.