Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce

Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano helps form a crisp and golden coating. Round out this finger-friendly meal with crunchy raw vegetables. The panko bread crumbs are available at many grocery stores and Asian markets.

Meatball Marinara Bake

Mini Cubanos

This shortcut version of the cubano sandwich uses marinated pork tenderloin instead of a large pork roast.

Spanakopita Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Everything we love about a spanakopita, but on top of a delicious sweet potato.

Mexican Tortilla Soup

The light tomato broth in this soup is utterly delicious as is, but it really comes to life with the addition of creamy avocado, fragrant fresh cilantro, and crunchy radish slices and tortilla strips. Corn tortillas give this dish authentic Mexican flavour, but flour tortillas will work just as well if you have them on hand.

Stuffed Beef and Cheddar Burgers

These juicy burgers hold a melted cheese surprise for each satisfying mouthful. Serve with lettuce and bacon or your favourite toppings.

Mediterranean Chicken and Spinach Pasta

Reserving some of the pasta cooking liquid to toss with the whole dish helps distribute the ingredients and loosen up the pasta without adding extra oil. Substitute whole wheat spaghettini for regular if desired.

Black Bean Soup with Lime Coriander Sauce

Whether you choose the long soak method or the quick and convenient canned bean method, this Southwestern-inspired soup will take the chill off a cold day.

Sausage Rolls With Honey Mustard Dip

Sausage rolls are a sure hit at cocktail parties. Just be sure to let them cool for a few minutes once they're out of the oven. If your guests are fans of spice, add a pinch of hot pepper flakes to the filling to heat things up.

Steak Tacos with Feta Cheese and Avocado Salsa

In Mexico, a favourite taco is bistek, or steak, made with fried steak and toppings that usually include fresh cheese. Canadian cow's milk feta is quite similar to some of the fresh cheeses from Mexico and makes a delicious part of this salsa.