Tortellini Tomato Bites

These pasta salad skewers are excellent for parties, as they come together in no time. Kids will love them, but for a group of adults, feel free to add stronger flavours, like halved olives or morsels of blue cheese.

Squash & Black Bean Taco

Pork Gyoza Burgers

Japanese pork-and-cabbage dumplings, called gyoza, inspired these yummy burgers. The subtle sweetness of brioche or pain au lait buns makes for a perfect pairing, but if you can't find them, substitute with your favourite soft hamburger buns.
 

Squash, Quinoa & Pomegranate Salad

For a quick protein boost, stir in half a cup of cooked shelled edamame per serving.

Grilled Pork Caesar Salad

Grilling lettuce might seem unusual, but tossing hardy radicchio and romaine wedges on the barbecue imparts a rich, smoky flavour and mellows bitterness. Swapping in pork chops for the typical bacon bits transforms this classic salad into a robust main course.

Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad with Halloumi Cheese

This hearty dish makes a tasty warm salad for dinner, but it's also delicious served cold as leftovers. Broiling the halloumi on the same pan used to roast the sweet potatoes helps keep pots and pans to a minimum, but, if you prefer, you can sear the cheese (without any added fat) in a nonstick skillet.