Chili Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits

These spicy biscuits are sure to become a family favourite. To make the flakiest biscuits, use very cold butter, working quickly when combining with flour. Simply omit the chilies if your family prefers a milder flavour. Try the biscuits with your favourite chili or corn chowder.

Apricot and Golden Raisin Chutney

This sweet and tangy chutney pairs deliciously with roasted lamb, pork, chicken or turkey and is equally suited for the next day's sandwiches. It's a treat even in the  morning with eggs and sausage or bacon.

Eggs Florentine

In classic French cuisine, Florentine is a term used for a dish that contains spinach and — usually — Mornay or cheese sauce.

Beer-Brined Pork Chops

Brining the chops in beer gives you juicy, tender and tasty results. For a more intense flavour, use molasses instead of brown sugar. You can use your favourite beer in place of the dark lager or bock.

CRISPY TOFU TACOS WITH YOGURT LIME SAUCE

Tandoori Salmon Cakes With Raita

These easy fish cakes are mostly made from ingredients you might have on hand. Fresh bread crumbs and eggs help to hold the cakes together. Make your own fresh bread crumbs by pulsing day-old bread in a food processor until it resembles fine crumbs. Freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Cost: $4.11/serving

Lightened-Up Hummus

Authentic hummus recipes include lots of tahini and olive oil and, although those are healthy ingredients, they are still high in fat and dense in calories. Here, tahini (a sesame seed paste) is replaced with a much smaller amount of sesame oil and a drizzle of olive oil. A typical 2 tbsp (25 mL) serving of hummus has about 89 calories and 5.8 grams of fat, but this one, lightened up with calcium-rich yogurt, has only 52 calories and 2 grams of fat. Pack this dip with vegetable sticks and whole grain pita wedges for a quick and wholesome lunch.

Green Onion and Cheddar Scones

Quick to make, golden and tender, these cheese-topped scones are delicious not only with soup but also on their own.

Grilled Chicken With Buttery Barbecue Sauce

"Spatchcocking” a chicken means flattening it after removing the backbone. This decreases cooking time and, along with the superflavourful basting sauce, keeps the meat moist and juicy.

Cheddar and Leek Spoonbread

Spoonbread is a soft, spoonable version of cornbread. It's easy to make and is a delicious alternative to stuffing. If you have a large crowd to feed, you might want to make both.