Chili Meat Loaf with Ratatouille Sauce

Lean ground beef is economical and easy to prepare. And, turned into meat loaf, it's so satisfying when paired with Ratatouille Sauce. Serve with Baked Potatoes with Tzatziki Topping and a salad of spinach tossed with a light vinaigrette.

Magret of Duck with Fig and Port Sauce

For the duck to be truly tender, it must be cooked medium-rare and sliced thinly. Instead of port, you can use 3/4 cup dry red wine and 2 tsp granulated sugar.

Hearty Beef Stew

Cocoa powder might seem like an unusual ingredient to add to a savoury stew, but it adds an extra hit of toasty richness and colour, but without any of the sweetness you might associate with dessert. It’ll be your new favourite secret ingredient!

Pork Ossobuco & Turkey Meatballs

Chicken in Au Gratin Onion Sauce

Cauliflower Corn Chowder

Cauliflower purée adds velvety texture without the need for whipping cream, resulting in a lighter, healthier chowder. Be sure to remove the vent from your blender lid and cover the hole with a tea towel to relieve any pressure caused by blending the hot soup.

Roast Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Garlic

This is a superb roast to serve for family gatherings. The double loin is enough for 12 servings, so you can have eight around the table for the hot roast, vegetables and gravy, with leftovers of meat for four the next day. Roasting with convection heat cuts the time by about a quarter.

Asparagus, Mushroom and Canadian Parmesan Strudel

Elk Burgers With Caramelized Onions

Ground elk is a lean and tasty alternative to ground beef. Chopped bacon adds a bit of fat to make these burgers ultra-tender, while red wine brings out the richness of the elk.

Pomegranate-Glazed Beef Meatballs

These delicious meatballs, made with spiced beef and coated in a delicate pomegranate glaze, are sweet and savoury all at once.