Stuffed crepes baked until golden and served with salad make an appetizing brunch or light dinner. It's easier to fill the crepes when the filling is cooled.
South American cuisine is famous for its grilled meat and herbaceous sauces. Here, a spicy buttermilk chimichurri marinade ensures that the chicken is moist and flavourful, while piquant onion slaw tempers the richness of the dish. To up the slaw's heat, replace the sweet red pepper with a thinly sliced jalapeño pepper.
Instead of a giant turkey, modest slices of stuffed breast is a tantalizing alternative. Artisanal breads are widely available in a variety of flavours, so choose your favourite for this tasty stuffing.
The secret to meltingly tender beef is all in the right cut: a well-marbled cross-rib pot roast. Bourguignon means as prepared in Burgundy, a district synonymous with Pinot Noir wine. So it makes sense to use a Burgundy or New World Pinot Noir both for braising and serving.
By Laurie Sadowski, winner, Vegetarian Protein category.
This fresh-tasting vegetarian dish impressed us because it is suitable for not only vegetarians but also vegans, as well as people who eat gluten- and dairy-free diets, making it perfect for gatherings of those with food allergies and intolerances. Nutritional yeast, such as that from Bob's Red Mill, can be found in health food and some grocery stores.
Sausage and cheese roll up together in cabbage leaves for a tasty twist on an old favourite.
From the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens comes this definitive casserole featuring eggplant and potatoes. The cheese of choice is kefalograviera (or graviera) made from a mixture of cow, goat and sheep's milk. A good substitute is Gruyere.
Lasagna is the go-to meal that feeds a crowd and leaves everyone asking for seconds. We have many different lasagnas in our repertoire, but this one is classic in its simplicity.
A pale yellow filling laced with green kale in a golden crust is pretty enough for any brunch table. With all the components ready and waiting in the fridge, it takes only minutes to assemble and pop the quiche in the oven.
A slice of this cool vegetarian terrine is heavenly on a warm evening. With layers of eggplant, zucchini, red pepper and goat cheese, this dish is easy to make and very impressive. You can use two different coloured sweet peppers for a really dazzling presentation.
