Hungry Man's Casserole

This is a simple 6-ingredient recipe handed down to me by my mother (back then it was called the "Poor Man's Casserole). It is hearty, tasty, and filling, and loved by all the men in my family. The recipe can easily be doubled, with second casserole refrigerated and reheated.

Cajun Fish Bites & Mango Salad

Crisp Harvest Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

A light, crisp starter filled with a selection of harvest veggies and fruit adds a welcome touch of freshness to a family feast. For the best texture, add the vinaigrette immediately before serving.

Fruit Chili Sauce

An old-fashioned favourite, this chili sauce is a delicious combination of tomatoes and late-summer fruit. Serve as a sweet and tangy accompaniment to roast beef or pork, grilled-cheese sandwiches or burgers — and more.

Waldorf Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

The Calla Lily Victorian Tea Room sells these sandwiches for high tea as well as for special occasions such as bridal showers. The filling's appeal comes from its subtle sweetness and crunch.

Braised Endives with Prosciutto & Gruyère

Harvest Salad

At a glance, this may look like an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink salad, but its seasonal ingredients meld beautifully. Soaking the shallots in vinegar pickles them slightly.

Autumn Harvest Granola

Don't let this long ingredient list fool you. Homemade granola takes only a few minutes to pull together before popping it into the oven. Use lightly greased kitchen shears as a quick and easy way to cut up dried fruit. 

English Brown Pickle

Commercially available as Branston Pickle, this is a favourite sweet-and-sour condiment in Britain, especially on bread with Cheddar or blue cheese. If using the browning in the pickle, be sure to use an unflavoured browning agent, such as Kitchen Bouquet, which will impart only colour and not a beefy taste.

MAPLE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS & SWEET POTATOES