Thai Tofu and Squash Curry

A vegan dish is one that contains no animal products, and this curry is a full-flavoured example of the genre. Squash and red pepper provide brilliant colour and textural contrast to firm tofu in this one-pot dish. We use firm tofu in stews because it holds its shape well when stirred. If you aren't into fiery foods, you can use Thai Kitchen red curry paste (which we find milder than other brands), reduce the amount or use mild Indian curry paste. Serve over rice or noodles.

Potato Gratin with Garlic Cream & Pancetta

Buttermilk Loaf

Tangy buttermilk makes a great partner for nutty whole wheat flour.

Brussels Sprouts, Rice & Halloumi Salad

Can't find halloumi? Substitute crumbled light feta—just don't cook it!

Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts Gratin

There's no need to trim the outer leaves of the brussels sprouts because they will fall or pull off easily when you trim and cut the sprouts in half.

Thai Coconut Lime Chicken

Katie Taylor of Thornhill, Ont., was inspired to create this recipe with chicken after making it with mussels. She serves this with jasmine or basmati rice, to which she adds grated lime rind, chopped peanuts, butter, salt and pepper. Kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass are available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

Bacon and Brussels Sprout Freezer Frittatas

Bacon on a workday? Yes, please! These freezable frittatas are a weekday morning saviour. Heat 'em up in the microwave and enjoy on toast or an English muffin, or on their own with a side of greens or sliced avocado.

Caramel-Topped Semolina Cake

Dancing Skeleton Cookies

These frightful but delightful little monsters will steal the show this Halloween.

Pork Pie With Oka Mash

This twist on shepherd's pie features smoky, spicy chorizo and flavourful Oka cheese. A casserole this large will take several days to thaw in the fridge, so don't worry if it's still a bit firm after thawing for a day. The partial thawing just allows it to reheat a bit more evenly.