Chimichurri Salmon With Barley Risotto

Searing is one of the simplest, fastest ways to prepare salmon fillets. It ensures that the outside gets crispy while the inside stays moist and tender. The key to achieving that golden crust: Bring your nonstick skillet up to a high temperature before adding the fish to the pan. For a more subtly spiced chimichurri, reduce the hot pepper flakes to just a pinch.

Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread

Get the kids involved in making this bread. Invite them to shape and dip the little balls and sample their results.

Grilled Mixed Veggie Platter With Teriyaki Sauce

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For local pantry staples, you don’t have to look further than your favourite grocery store shelves.

Choosing local goods doesn’t have to be difficult, and you don’t need to head to a specialty store. In fact, you can shop trusted Canadian-prepared brands at your local grocery store. Conagra Brands offer prepared-in-Canada products like Hunt’s^® Heirloom Tomatoes (Ontario) and VH^® Sauces (Quebec), always at prices that make sense for you and your family, with the convenience of shopping at major grocers across the country.

The best part ? These products have stood the test of time and are delicious too — so you don’t need to sacrifice quality either. Next time you head to the grocery store, don’t forget to indulge in a little local love and stock up your pantry with these prepared-in-Canada favourites.

Roasted Vegetable Pot Pie

Make the sour cream pastry with non-hydrogenated shortening (available at health food stores and some supermarkets) for a vegetarian dish.

Crown Roast of Pork

Extravagant, yes, but this roast is a sight to behold and perfect for a celebratory meal. There's nothing quite like an impressive roast and saffron rice pilaf to elicit oohs and ahs from guests while satisfying their appetites. For easy serving, be sure to ask the butcher for a roast with 12 ribs.

Cauliflower Schnitzel with Tahini Dip

Double Chocolate Alfajores

Traditional to South and Central America, alfajores are shortbread sandwich cookies with a rich dulce de leche filling. We've added cocoa to the cookies for richness.

Buttermilk Waffles

These classic buttermilk waffles are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The best part? You can prepare the batter the night before and wake up to a tasty feast that's ready in minutes.

Grilled Vegetables with Salsa Verde

This is the ultimate make-ahead grilled side dish. Simply prep the vegetables the night before and refrigerate in an airtight container. They're delicious hot off the grill, but just as tasty cooled to room temperature.

Crêpes Suzette

Bright and citrusy, Crêpes Suzette are a classic French dish perfect for dessert or a sweet brunch.