Hearty Gluten Free Penne With Braised Duck Leg

Hosting friends while needing to accommodate for dietary restrictions can be tricky. Impress guests with a wholesome pasta dish that combines braised local duck with all the tastes of fall: sage, hazelnuts and butternut squash.

Hot Italian Sausages

Here's a basic and simple sausage recipe that is good for novices. You can play around with the flavourings to taste, of course, adding a little dried oregano or marjoram, for instance. Other common seasonings include paprika and ground coriander.

Cranberry Apple Tarts with Brandied Cream

Get in the holiday spirit with this festive (and easy!) dessert that you can make ahead and assemble before serving.

Frozen Spiced Breaded Chicken or Fish

After breading chicken or fish with this flavourful mix, you can either cook it right away or freeze it for future use. Be sure to use fresh (not thawed) chicken or fish if you plan to freeze the breaded pieces.

Chocolate Caramel Cupcake Parfaits

The three components in this recipe are each superb on their own; when combined, they make a crazy-delicious dessert. Layer them in rocks glasses or glasses with a similar diameter to the cupcakes.

Lemon-Yuzu Meringue Tarts

Smoked Trout Cakes With Lemon Mayo and Swiss Chard Kimchi

This quick version of kimchi packs the spicy-and-salty umami punch of the real thing—and is delightful served on these two-bite fish cakes with a tart mayo.

Cabbage Rolls

Combine beef and pork in these classic rolls or use all beef if you prefer. Save leftover green cabbage for braising or stir-frying.

Classic Cabbage Rolls

Definitely a full days work but well worth the effort.

Rice & Sausage-Stuffed Tomatoes

The last of summer's bounty, sun-ripened tomatoes are absolutely divine. With options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser.