Sweet Potato Gnocchi in Mushroom Butter Sauce

Gnocchi may seem difficult to make, but they're not. Just a little mixing and kneading yields tender nuggets of dough. Bake the sweet potatoes and purée the flesh in a food processor for the best texture. Garnish with a few curls of Romano or Parmesan cheese if you like.

The Ultimate Lasagna

Layer after scrumptious layer of rich meat sauce, tender pasta and creamy cheese make this lasagna the best you'll ever have. The family-friendly classic is just as good when you make it ahead, so it's a Monday night lifesaver.

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Serve ramekins of this classic comfort food on napkin-lined side plates with demitasse or small dessert spoons.

Stout, Beef & Potato Pie

Pot Roast Ragù

Rich and sumptuous, this simple slow cooker dish becomes a superstar any day of the week. We wouldn’t blame you if you indulged in a second helping. It’s that good.

Vegetarian Lasagna

Better than frozen from the grocery store, this lasagna's fresh-tasting vegetables will appeal to vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Veal and Spinach Cannelloni

This recipe is a bit labour-intensive, but it makes two pans – one to eat tonight and another that freezes beautifully for another time.

Garlic Roast Chicken with Matzo Stuffing

Toasted whole wheat matzo gives this stuffing wonderful flavour and texture. If you have schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) on hand, substitute it for the oil in the stuffing for added flavour.

Braised Beef in Wine

This is boeuf en daube, a traditional French dish of large chunks of beef marinated in wine and slow-braised in a sealed casserole. It's renowned for its rich, fresh, luscious flavours and ease of preparation. The optional pig's foot (trotter) gives extra body to the sauce by adding natural gelatin. Check with your butcher for the lean thick-cut bacon and the pig's foot, halved lengthwise at the store.

Hearty Gluten Free Penne With Braised Duck Leg

Hosting friends while needing to accommodate for dietary restrictions can be tricky. Impress guests with a wholesome pasta dish that combines braised local duck with all the tastes of fall: sage, hazelnuts and butternut squash.