Crispy Tilapia with Lemon-Herb Mayo and Oven Fries

Tilapia has a mild, subtle flavour with wide appeal. For the most sustainable choice, opt for tilapia that's farmed from North America, Ecuador or Indonesia. Sprinkle the crispy fillets with chopped fresh parsley just before serving, if desired. Cost: $3.10 per serving

Vegetarian Watermelon Poke Bowl

It's not a picnic without watermelon. We've swapped the tuna in a traditional Hawaiian poke bowl for sweet, juicy cubes of the fruit and turned up the heat with chipotle and fresh ginger. This recipe makes extra dressing, so you'll have plenty for your next salad.

Baked Blooming Onions

Grainy Mustard Rotisserie Prime Rib Roast

For a family reunion or just a dinner with friends, a boneless prime rib is easy to cook on the rotisserie or on indirect heat. It's a snap to carve and serve, and, frankly, it's mighty impressive.

Pork Gyoza Burgers

Japanese pork-and-cabbage dumplings, called gyoza, inspired these yummy burgers. The subtle sweetness of brioche or pain au lait buns makes for a perfect pairing, but if you can't find them, substitute with your favourite soft hamburger buns.
 

Kale and Potato Cakes With Paprika Lemon Mayo

The crunchy exteriors and tender, greenflecked centres make these cakes a tasty way to get your daily dose of healthful greens. If you have time in the morning, prep, shape and refrigerate the cakes— they'll be ready to fry for a nearly instant dinner when you get home.

Rainbow Root Fries With Chive Mayo

Move over, plain old french fries! Here, we've used an array of root vegetables to make the most of the fall bounty, but feel free to pick and choose which veggies you want to include. Separate the roots for a colour-blocked effect; or, if you want to mix them, toss them together—just wait until they're cooked, otherwise the beets will stain the other veggies.

Japanese Calamari with Wasabi Mayo

This calamari is speckled with flecks of sweet nori and served with a tasty dipping sauce that packs a punch. Add the wasabi paste to the mayo a little at a time so you can adjust the amount to suit your taste. Deep-frying is best done in batches for the most consistent results; adding too much calamari at once will bring down the temperature of the oil.

Creamy Beet Salad With Sunflower Seed Crumble & Pickled Onions

Crusted Sablefish and Chips

By Eva Fong, Burnaby, B.C.
Cook of the Year 2009 Winner, Fish & Seafood category & Grand-Prize winner

The inspiration for this dish comes from Eva's husband, who loves fish and seafood. Before the couple had children, Saturdays were known as Seafood Sat­urday in the Fong house. The Asian spin on this dish displays the diversity we have in Canada: fish and cucumbers from British Columbia, sweet potatoes from Ontario. Eva serves this dish with Sweet Potato Fries.