Tomato Soup with Pasta and Beans

Maureen Di Sebastiano of London got this recipe from her mother-in-law, who uses her own tomato sauce made with tomatoes from her garden.

Puttanesca Sauce

Kary's tip: Serve this sauce with whole wheat pasta to increase your fibre intake.

Hoisin Pork Ribs

Carb-conscious Brian Costello, senior special sections editor of The Hockey News, loves these sticky, meaty ribs and prefers them to the usual battered-and-fried snacks. Single-rib portions make for easy handling in the corner -- of the couch.

Our Best Lentil Bolognese

Italian-Style Gnocchi Salad

Calamari in Tomato White Wine Sauce

Spice-Crusted Roast Salmon

Hot Smoked Arctic Char

This recipe is for a small smoker that fits over the stove top (in a well-ventilated kitchen), barbecue or campfire. You can use your barbecue, too; see the variation that follows. Serve with lemon caper mayonnaise by mixing 1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise, 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped capers and 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind.

MAPLE STREUSEL MUFFINS

Creamy Spinach & Lemon Spaghetti