Chinese-Style Meatballs

Serve the hoisin dip in a small bowl alongside the meatballs. Or, if you prefer, toss the meatballs in the dip before serving. Sambal oelek is an Asian condiment, available in many supermarkets and specialty stores.

Pan-Seared Steak with Roasted Roots

Roasting root vegetables transforms these humble pantry staples into a more glamorous side dish that's worthy of serving alongside perfectly seared steak. If you're in the mood to splurge, substitute rib eye or tenderloin grilling steaks for the strip loins. Serve with a leafy green salad to round out the meal.

Chipotle Chicken Taco Bowls

To make these taco bowls, warm up tortillas and place them over bowls turned upside down. Cover with another bowl to hold them in place and let them cool. They will then keep their shape.

Hot Deluxe Pizza Dip

Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

Pork and Kimchi Pancakes

There are many varieties of kimchi, the traditional Korean fermented pickled side dish. For these pancakes, you need kimchi made from napa cabbage; it's easy to find in Asian grocery stores or the refrigerated deli section of some supermarkets. Its spicy heat is subtle in these pancakes, so even people sensitive to chilies will enjoy its salty tang. 

Thai Sweet Potato Curry

This gently spicy dish packs a healthy dose of vitamin A, folate and antioxidants, thanks to all of the colourful vegetables. A little bit of tofu makes a nice protein source, and cooking it in the sauce from the beginning gives it time to absorb the delicious curry flavours.

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Meltingly tender short ribs make a great meal.

Vegetarian Ramen Noodle Soup

An authentic bowl of ramen, the classic Japanese soup, requires a flavourful homemade stock. This quick version hits the spot by mixing miso (fermented soybean) paste with store-bought vegetable broth. You'll find fresh ramen noodles in the refrigerated Asian section of your grocery store, but you can also use rice stick vermicelli (about 1/3 inch/ 3 mm wide).

Barbecue Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes