Crêpes with Feta Scrambled Eggs and Salsa

The chefs grind fresh black pepper for all their dishes, and it's vital to the taste of these brunch specialties. The grilled zucchini salsa adds sparkle to even a simple dish of scrambled eggs, but, when you're rushed, substitute a good-quality store-bought salsa.

Soy-Glazed Beef Meatballs

These aren't your nonna's meatballs, but they're just as juicy, tender and flavourful. We take this version up a notch with a sweet and savoury glaze that's great in a noodle salad, on personal naan pizzas and bathed in a lemony broth with orzo and zucchini.

Pork and Udon Noodle Soup

Udon soup often features a mix of pork and vegetables, and this quick version made with shredded pork makes for super easy weeknight fare. If you have any leftover cooked veggies on hand – such as broccoli, snow peas or zucchini – this is a perfect soup to add them to. 

Potato Latke Batter

While potatoes are the traditional ingredient in latkes, you can add variety and other flavours. For instance, replace two of the potatoes with 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded butternut squash, carrots and/or zucchini. Another version includes herbs: add 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh rosemary, thyme or chives.

Filipino Chicken Soup (Tinola)

Tinola, a favourite on Filipino dinner tables, is made in many variations. The most traditional vegetables used in this soup are green (unripe) papaya or chayote squash, but other green squashes and melons are used, too. Zucchini makes a fine substitute; just make sure to take out the seeds and soft core. The soup is traditionally finished with herbal leaves, such as those of the native malunggay tree, or with chili leaves, the small tender leaves of hot pepper plants, which are tasty but not hot; watercress lends a similar flavour. Use a free-range chicken; if you buy the poultry at an Asian market, you get the head and feet, too, which add lots of extra flavour to the broth.

Protein Power Bowls

Watching your sodium intake? Omit the Kalamata olives and salt.

Gold and Green Kabobs

A mild Cajun flavouring adds zing to a great vegetable combo to accompany fish, beef or poultry.

Roasted Sweet Pepper Terrine

Grilled Sweet Pepper Terrine

Vegetable Kabobs

For even cooking, thread the vegetables loosely onto skewers or place in grill basket.