Three-Cheese Polenta Pie

With its bright yellow crust, creamy herb and cheese filling and chunky tomato topping, this eye-catching plate is an ideal vegetarian lunch, brunch or supper. For even lower fat content, choose part-skim mozzarella and low-fat ricotta.

Crispy Fish Fillets with Tartar Sauce

Japanese panko bread crumbs make an ultra-light and crunchy crust.

Corn Bread Loaf

Baking this corn bread in a 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) cake pan makes it easy to cut into cubes for turkey stuffing. It is also delicious served with blueberries and a pot of tea for an afternoon treat

White Sourdough Boule

You'll need only a half batch of Sourdough Starter to make this tasty loaf. Pass on the remaining starter—along with instructions on how to feed it—to friends so they can make their own sourdough bread at home. Serve the boule with our easy Cultured Butter (see recipe, below).

Polenta and Provolone Spinach Bake

This hearty vegetarian meal is equally at home for brunch or dinner balanced with a crisp green salad.

Jalapeño Bean Cakes With Lime Mayo

These tasty little bean cakes are a breeze to make - especially when you use the food processor. Serve them with a side salad or coleslaw with a light vinaigrette to complete the meal.

Butternut Squash & Smoked Gouda Flatbread

Corn Cakes with Smoked Salmon Rosettes

Welcome guests with the tiniest pancakes — a golden, corn-studded Canadian version of traditional Russian blini — and a glass of wine or, if you like, champagne.

Quick Chicken Cacciatore

Mashed Potato Shallot Crumble

For a new twist on Thanksgiving mashed, try this special version from "A Thanksgiving to Remember" in our October 2004 issue of Canadian Living Magazine.