Chicken and Biscuits

Chicken stewed with tasty root vegetables has long been a favourite coast to coast. In West Vancouver, Janey Purvis bakes her stewed chicken under a blanket of flaky biscuits. This dish never fails to win raves from family, friends and neighbours. It can be mostly made in advance and kept refrigerated for a day. Then just make the biscuits and bake with the stew.

Double Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

A combination of our two favourite Easter treats, hot cross buns with chocolate are extra delicious. Purists, worry not—we’ve also included the option to add dried fruit!

Best Perogies...Ever.

This is something our family makes once a year. It's our Christmas tradition. I like to make it for special occasions if I'm having friends over for dinner other times of the year too. Our friends and family just can't get enough of them. I have yet to find store bought perogies that compare to these ones. Once you try these, you may never go back. This recipe really didnt fit into any of your catagories, but it is one of those awesome home cooked meals all my family and friend rave about.

Meat-and-Potato Lovers' Shepherd's Pie

You can't go wrong with this updated version of a classic. Ground beef balances the highly flavoured lamb.

Traditional Scotch Pies

Enjoy these hearty pies hot or the next day cold for lunch. They travel well, which makes them ideal for potluck events.

Salmon & Spinach Lasagna

Potato and Spring Vegetable Gratin

This flavourful and elegant side dish is the perfect accompaniment to any roast. Fennel mellows as it cooks, adding just the right amount of aromatic sweetness to the final dish. Assemble the gratin the day before, leaving only the topping and baking to take care of prior to dinner. 

Gruy?re and Bacon Quiche

Whether it's served for brunch, dinner or as a bite-size appetizer, quiche is always a crowd-pleaser. This classic version, also called Quiche Lorraine, has a deliciously creamy egg custard filling.

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Quiche is a menu workhorse. You can even freeze it to rewarm when needed.

Squash, Spinach and Italian Cheese Cannelloni

Fresh oven-ready lasagna sheets vary in size and number in the package, so you may need two packages. Leftover sheets can be frozen.