Best Ever Preserved Lemons

Adventurous cooks will revel in receiving these pretty jars of salty, subtly tart lemons. They're an essential ingredient in authentic Moroccan tagine and other international dishes.

Spinach Steak and Mushroom Salad

Seared Salmon with Buttery Couscous and Mango Salsa

Bursting with fresh flavours and bright colours, this summery main is a shoo-in for weeknight entertaining. Toast the couscous before cooking for a nice nutty flavour.

Pecan-Crusted Chicken With Mustard Sauce

Edamame

For another appetizer, look for edamame (fresh soybeans) in the freezer section of the grocery store or Asian market.

Eggplant Pockets

easy pancakes

Apple Oatmeal

Cook-Up Rice

Traditionally a salted pig's tail and ham skin are added for extra flavour. For their festive gathering, Denise Jeffers leaves them out since some of her guests don't eat pork.

Broiled Halibut With Buttery Tomato Sauce

Be sure to buy fresh, firm fish that has little to no scent. Cook it the same day you purchase it; it makes all the difference.