Carol's Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls

Succulent pieces of chicken breast marinated in Asian spices, deep fried to a golden brown and then smothered in an enticing pineapple, red pepper, sweet and sour sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken balls and serve over fluffy basmati rice. Yummy!

Panzanella Squash Salad

Panzanella – a tangy bread-based salad – gets a tasty makeover with the addition of seasonal roasted squash. If you have stale bread on hand, this is a fantastic way to use it.

Pork with Spicy-Sweet Pepper Sauce for Two

Fish and Fennel Soup

Light and fresh yet satisfying enough to be a meal, this soup is ready in just minutes. Chunky with white flaky fish in a pale pink broth, it is attractive, too. You can use shrimp instead of fish if desired; just cook until pink.

Plated Caesar Salad

If the kids love Caesar salad, they'll appreciate this version of the classic — updated with radicchio and crunchy herbed croutons. Light mayonnaise and no oil cut the fat.

Broccoli & Chicken with Wine Sauce

Quick Vietnamese Pork Pho

Serve with Asian chili sauce (such as sriracha) or chili flakes and fresh lime wedges.

Buffalo Shrimp Salad

Crab Cakes With Lemon & Caper Vinaigrette

East Coast Donair

True Maritimers know lettuce doesn't really belong on a donair—after all, it's about the spiced meat and sweet, garlicky sauce—but adding this leafy green cuts the richness and provides great crunch.