Twice-Baked Potatoes with Onion Horseradish Filling

Look for light sour cream with just milk and cultures on the ingredient list; it has the great tang, flavour and loose consistency that is suited for this recipe. Roast beef or pan-fried steak are natural accompaniments.

Roasted Leeks with Fennel Tomato Concasse

Anticipate a houseful of enticing aromas as these leeks, drizzled in olive oil and accompanied by diced tomatoes enlivened with fennel seed, bake in your oven. In a pinch you can prepare this sauce with whole tomatoes, but you'll reduce bitterness and kick up the flavour if you take the time to remove skins and seeds.

Lemon Thyme Veal Stew with Potatoes

Serve this colourful one-pot meal with plenty of bread to mop up the delicious juices. Or spoon it into large hollowed-out rolls. You can also make it with lean pork.

Chicken and Egg on Rice

Beef and Bean Burrito Bake

High-fibre beans, meat and vegetables get all rolled up in a tortilla for a quick and nutritious lunch. Bake the dish as described then divide it into packages or bake the burritos individually wrapped in foil. A quick reheat in the microwave at school will make an irresistible lunch.

Monster Face Cookies

Gather the kids and let their imaginations soar while creating a plateful of delicious (and creepy!) monsters perfect for parties and neighbourhood friends. One simple dough and some unique techniques provide the bases for three delightfully spooky monsters.

Ratatouille Cheddar Bake

With all the sweet flavours of vegetables that ratatouille brings, this is a no-fail winner — and a delicious way to introduce eggplant to the household.

Grilled Pork Bun Bowls

This bowl is fresh, colourful and on your table in 30 minutes.

Western Chicken with a Kick

In my house we eat a lot of chicken. It tastes great, versatile and everyone loves it! My husband loves salsa and we always have lots on hand so one day when I was experimenting in the kitchen I thought I would try and make some salsa to go over the chicken I was making for dinner. I figured if chicken and salsa went together in Mexican food it would work great and with a little cheese on top it was a hit! I serve mine with Spanish or Jambalaya rice and fresh steamed vegetables.

Chicken Provencal

This recipe, which she first tasted in France, brings the magic of Provence to any party.