Halibut with Wild Blueberry Chutney and Roasted Vegetables

Fish is a staple in our home and I am always trying to create new accompaniments, while at the same time using local foods. I enjoy creating nutritious meals that are diabetic friendly (two of my children have Type 1 Diabetes), heart healthy, and always incorporating as many colours of the rainbow that I can. This dish can be made with any white fish as it looks so inviting with the reds and greens of the sides. Wild blueberries and Halibut - a perfect marriage as opposites do attract! I have (tried) roasted beets before but was always a bit disappointed when they dried out, so I tried this crusting method and it turns out a moist brightly colored beet with just a hint of horseradish! When plating this recipe, layering creates a presentation that is not only eye-appealing, but a superb blend of flavors. Using summers' bounty means delicious fresh menus for friends and family.

My Dad’s Moussaka

Christine Cushing, this year’s recipient of the Junior League of Toronto’s Culinary Trailblazer Award shares one of her family favourite recipes with you - her Dad’s Moussaka!  ⁠

White Borscht - Polish Easter Soup

Toronto-based Chef Michael Angeloni, proudly shares his family recipe for White Borscht. A delicious Polish traditional Easter soup that connects him to his roots.

"Culturally, White Borscht is a soup served on Easter Sunday in Poland. In traditional facets, people used blessed ingredients that they would get blessed on Saturday in church to then use for this beautiful soup on Sunday. Currently, my mother still gets the eggs blessed that she uses. This soup was always my favourite holiday meal growing up and one that I always looked forward to eating." I also loved having red borscht on Christmas Eve, but the white borscht is my favourite!" ─ Chef Michael Angeloni.

Togarashi Beef Burgers

The bold flavours of Japanese togarashi, ginger and miso add a trendy twist to the beloved burger.

Merguez Sausages

Harissa, a paste made from crushed chilies, gives these North African-inspired lamb sausages their signature kick. Find boneless lamb shoulder and sausage casings at your butcher, and make sure the meat is chilled before you work with it. For easy prep, enlist a helper for filling the casings.

Grilled Vegetable Ricotta Torta

This creamy pie is delicious cut into wedges and served cold at a picnic. It's also wonderful served warm from the oven.

Bacon and Apple-Stuffed Barbecue Pork Loin

Presentation is everything when it comes to your Thanksgiving spread, and this elegant stuffed roast, brushed with an apple and Dijon glaze, is absolutely stunning.

Tourtiere recipe and instructions

Tourtiere is the creme de la creme of pies. Lightly spiced and herbed, this pork pie is especially anticipated for Christmas Eve celebrations, but it's equally tasty throughout the holidays and winter months. Tourtiere is completely make-ahead, delicious when turkey or chicken take over for pork and perfectly complemented by a tangy relish such as chili sauce.

Burrata with Grilled Vegetables & Fruit