Pecan Waffles with Cranberry Syrup

Topped with a tangy cranberry sauce, these waffles are sure to become a family favourite. You can even tuck them away in the freezer for more fuss-free mornings. Serve with whipped cream, or plain or frozen yogurt.

Spiced Waffles

Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Pan Sauce

A company-worthy dinner made in 30 minutes, serve with mashed potatoes on the side for soaking up the delicious Mushroom Pan Sauce.

Maple-Baked Beans

Baked beans are a classic comfort food, especially when served with Curly Hotdog Snakes for a newfangled twist on wieners and beans. Refrigerate any leftovers to reheat and enjoy over the next two days.

Superfood: Homemade Kimchi

Traditionally served as a side dish, kimchi can also be added condiment-style to eggs, rice or soups.

Maritime Brown Bread

Serve this molasses-rich steamed bread with baked beans for a traditional down-home dinner. Or enjoy it toasted with butter or simply on its own. If you like, add 3/4 cup (175 mL) raisins, chopped dates or chopped dried apricots.

Brined Maple Mustard Pork Chops

Brining is a super-easy make-ahead solution that adds flavour and prevents meat from drying out, so it's great for pork. We've used boneless pork loin chops for easier slicing.

Quinoa Salad with Almond Vinaigrette

Cider-Glazed Roasted Vegetables

This eye-catching side dish is hearty enough to also make a vegetarian main dish when served with couscous or rice. If you have a large enough roasting pan, you can cook all the vegetables in the one pan for the same times, adding the second batch as directed.