Pan-Fried Tilapia with Ratatouille Sauce

Lean and well-balanced, this simple seafood supper will become a favourite in your weeknight dinner repertoire. Add a side of fluffy Whole Grain Couscous (see recipe link below) to round out the meal.

Roasted Chicken & Broccoli Salad

You can't go wrong with chicken and broccoli for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Jambalaya with Shrimp & Chorizo

Black Bean Chili with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Vegetables with Salsa Verde

This is the ultimate make-ahead grilled side dish. Simply prep the vegetables the night before and refrigerate in an airtight container. They're delicious hot off the grill, but just as tasty cooled to room temperature.

Grilled Vegetable Antipasto With Fresh Tomato Relish

Traditionally served before an Italian meal, an antipasto platter is a stunning (and easy) way to showcase seasonal vegetables. A quick tomato relish, vaccented with tart vinegar, adds contrast when served over top. This recipe also makes a healthful side dish for grilled poultry and steak.

Summer Vegetable Salad with Sherry Vinegar Dressing

A colourful array of vegetables makes this salad a must for summer barbecues and picnics.

Italian Vegetable Marrow Stew

Use what is fresh and available from the garden in this traditional vegetable stew called ciambotta. Many recipes also call for eggplant, but in my family it's always made with vegetable marrow. Use whatever summer squash you have and serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.

Tomatillo Salsa

Their name makes them sound like they're mini-tomatoes, but tomatillos are actually relatives of the cape gooseberry. Look for fresh tomatillos in farmer's markets from late summer to early fall.