Haddock with Peach and Pepper Salsa

Lean, mild haddock tops the list when Maritimers choose fish. This dish, with its colourful mosaic of seasonal produce, is featured at the Lodge and is adapted from the version published in New Flavours: Lighter and Healthier Fine Dining at Home (Formac Publishing, 1997) by Elaine Elliot and Virginia Lee. You can also use cod or halibut.

Southwestern Cauliflower Cakes

A dollop of sour cream adds just the right amount of zip to these tasty veggie-packed cakes. Pair with a simple arugula salad and serve with lime wedges.

Zucchini and Pea Risotto Arancini

St. Lawrence Market Sandwich

This breaded zucchini-eggplant sandwich is inspired by a Saturday morning favourite at Carousel Bakery in Toronto's St. Lawrence Market.

Chicken Fingers with Peanut Apricot Sauce

These kid-friendly chicken fingers take minutes to make and contain far less fat and sodium than the store-bought kind. Serve with crunchy vegetable sticks on the side for a very healthy meal.

Chicken Fingers with Sweet Potato Oven Fries

Serve with: Carrot, broccoli and rutabaga sticks. Crushed melba toasts make an especially crisp coating for chicken fingers. Sweet potatoes are a healthful change from regular potatoes.

Spicy Patties

Nanaimo Bars

Nobody disputes the origin of these treats (Nanaimo, B.C.), but there's always an opinion on the exact ingredients.

Oven-Baked Fish and Chips

Indulge in a favourite without loading up on fat. Baking at extra-high heat does the trick. Our crunchy coating adds lots of flavour to the fish. Choose fresh, individually flash-frozen or wrapped fillets.

Mary Korman's Icebox Pudding

This old-fashioned chilled dessert has been a favorite for three generations in the family of Mary Korman, one of the seven authors of the highly successful Best of Bridge series (The Best of Bridge Publishing). It's no wonder 17-year-old Mary Katherine chose it as her favorite. "I don't know how to describe it, but it's really good. We have it at Christmas and with big dinners." Creamy with a touch of citrus, it's great garnished with green and red maraschino cherries or fruit such as sliced oranges or strawberries.