Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

This velvety, nutty-textured soup tastes almost too rich to be meatless, but it is! For a slightly thinner, dairy-free version, replace butter with additional olive oil and replace cream with almond, rice or soy milk.

Smoked Whitefish Croquettes

The delicate flavours of smoked whitefish permeate this classic crowd-pleaser.

Korean Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Curry Coconut Shrimp Soup

You can thaw and peel the shrimp while the soup is cooking, but to quickly get dinner on the table after work, prep the shrimp the night before. That way, you'll be able to throw them into the slow cooker when you get home and then sit down to a warm, soothing meal in less than 15 minutes.

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Stuffed with smoky pancetta and creamy goat cheese, these mushrooms are a party mainstay. Use small button mushrooms for hors d'oeuvre-size portions.

Chestnut and Mushroom Stuffing

Sweet chestnuts and meaty mushrooms add fall flavour to an otherwise classic stuffing. Look for ready-to-eat peeled whole chestnuts in the grocery store.

Baked Sausage and Pepper Pasta With Mozzarella and Provolone

This Italian household favourite is a sure hit with any crowd. The freeze-ahead part is a flavourful sausage-and-tomato sauce. Just thaw, toss with cooked pasta and sprinkle with cheese before baking. This recipe makes enough sauce for two batches.

Mussels Marinara Fettuccine

Yes, you can enjoy a luxurious mussel and fettuccine dinner on a weeknight.

Jewelled Farro & Wild Rice

A mélange of farro, wild rice, dried apricots and pomegranate, this beautiful, hearty side will add a hit of fall flavour to your holiday table.

Broccoli Frittata

Steaming then lightly caramelizing the broccoli gives added flavour. Serve the frittata hot or at room temperature with an arugula and tomato salad. Save the remaining broccoli stems for a stir-fry, or to add to salad or coleslaw.