This is ideal for a holiday meal. You can make this dish a day in advance, store in the refrigerator and bake in time for dinner. The sauteed onion and red pepper add tasty punch and colour.
You can't go wrong with a classic roasted potato side dish, especially when it comes to the hasselback spud. These mini versions are just as delicious.
This traditional pea soup is the ultimate in Quebec-style comfort food. Look for an unsmoked ham hock in the meat department of your local supermarket. If you can't find one, a smoked ham hock will work – just reduce the salt in the recipe to 1/4 tsp.
This bubbly, savoury lasagna is irresistible with its layers of roasted vegetables, tomato sauce and béchamel sauce. Since the recipe makes two dishes, enjoy one right away and freeze one for later. Find the recipe for Béchamel Sauce linked in the preparations, below.
This deliciously tender steak is an excellent source of iron. Add a side dish that's high in vitamin C, such as Feta Green Pea Orzo (see recipe link below), to help your body fully absorb the iron.
All over southeast Asia, chicken is marinated with aromatics, such as coriander and lime, then grilled and served with a dipping sauce.
Serve With: Grilled vegetables and coconut rice (replace half of the cooking liquid with coconut milk)
