Anytime Seafood Bake

By Tania Chugani, winner, Fish or Shellfish category and Grand Prize winner.

Not only did we love this dish, but also the whole presentation, including the Roasted Garlic, the baguette and the small bowls of broth and melted butter for dipping.

Turkey & White Bean Soup

Bacon & Pea Risotto

Shrimp, Scallop and Tomato Stew With Lemony Orzo

You can whip up this satisfying meal in minutes, but it tastes like it took hours of simmering. The three-ingredient lemony orzo soaks up the thick tomato-based sauce and gives the dish a citrusy zing. On another night, try the stew over rice or mashed potatoes.

Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

In the eastern Mediterranean, especially Greece and Turkey, assertively flavoured meatballs simmered in a slightly tart lemon sauce is a favourite dish. Serve with rice and a side salad of tomatoes and cucumber with olive-oil-and-lemon dressing.

Mini Fish and Vegetable Pies

Ramekins filled with bubbling creamy sauce, flaky mild fish and fluffy mashed potatoes are the epitome of comfort. For a twist, substitute sweet potatoes for the russets, following the same cooking instructions.

Crunchy Scalloped Potatoes

The make-ahead option is the real plus of these crunchy-topped potatoes in a creamy sauce. There's less to fuss about when you have at least one standby vegetable that just needs to bake and crisp while you carve the ham.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Olives

Watercress "Cappuccino"

Pour the soup over the whipped cream at the table so guests can watch it foam to the surface (resembling the froth on a cappuccino coffee). This vibrant peppery soup is an impressive kickoff to a spring dinner party! 

Cider-Glazed Roasted Vegetables

This eye-catching side dish is hearty enough to also make a vegetarian main dish when served with couscous or rice. If you have a large enough roasting pan, you can cook all the vegetables in the one pan for the same times, adding the second batch as directed.