Crown Roast of Pork with Mushroom Pilaf

Stunning and festive, a crown roast of pork makes an elegant holiday entree. You'll need some of the mushroom soaking liquid from the Hot Mushroom Rice Pilaf (recipe link below), which adds great flavour to the gravy.

Mexican Corn and Salmon Salad

Nothing says summer like sweet and smoky grilled corn, the star of this sunny salad, which is loaded with peak-of-the-season cherry tomatoes, grilled salmon and a zesty lime dressing. 

French Bistro Steak Salad

Flank steaks are large, thin cuts of beef that cook within minutes on the grill. Paired with grilled beans and radishes, and  elevated with a punchy Dijon dressing, this is an easy dinner worthy of any Paris bistro.

Butternut Squash and Smoked Cheddar Flatbread Pizza

Store-bought pizza dough is a weeknight suppertime saviour. Once rolled out, it becomes a blank canvas for piling on any veggies or meats that you have in the fridge. Here, we top it with spinach and delicate shavings of butternut squash, but feel free to experiment with whatever is on hand. Use a vegetable peeler to make perfectly thin slices of squash.

Kale and Potato Cakes With Paprika Lemon Mayo

The crunchy exteriors and tender, greenflecked centres make these cakes a tasty way to get your daily dose of healthful greens. If you have time in the morning, prep, shape and refrigerate the cakes— they'll be ready to fry for a nearly instant dinner when you get home.

Beef and Black Bean Enchilada Bake

This tasty recipe is a quick fix when tacos just won't do. There is no rolling involved and each slice has a generous helping of thick enchilada sauce. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef if you wish. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onion.

Cajun Beef and Okra Stew

Cajun seasoning, okra and sausage transform plain old stewing beef into a lively gumbo. When cooked, the okra acts as a natural sauce thickener. You can make this dish even heartier by serving it over a steaming bowl of rice.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Barbecue Chicken

Braised Chinese Beef and Daikon With Noodles

“This is my take on a wintertime favourite that's served in my childhood home,” says Food specialist Irene Fong. “My dad loves this braised beef with noodles, but it's just as good served over rice.” We've used brisket here because it's unbelievably tender when braised.

Steak and Cheese Quesadillas

Quesadillas — warm or cold — make great lunches or snacks. You can cook these in the skillet as directed or bake them in a 425°F (220°C) oven until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.That way, you can make more.