Bread au Gratin with Tomatoes & Chickpeas

You may have had chickpeas in popular Middle Eastern dishes like falafel or hummus, but did you know there are so many more ways to eat the delicious legumes? Try these recipes to see for yourself!

Glory Bowl Recipe

This hearty main is one of the most requested recipes from Whitewater Cooks (Whitecap, 2008) by B.C. chef Shelley Adams. Named after a favourite ski bowl at Whitewater Ski Resort in Nelson, B.C., it embodies healthy, fun West Kootenay living. This recipe makes more dressing than you need, but leftovers are excellent on chicken, rice, noodles or salad.

Chicken with Cranberries

Chicken is a good partner for tart fruits, such as cranberries, especially in a well-spiced sauce. Serve with rice or bread and 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain yogurt mixed with 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh mint (or 1 tbsp/15 mL dried) to spoon over the chicken.

Whole Grilled Trout with Lemon Parsley Butter

Grilling a whole fish is easy – just remember to grease the grill (not the fish) so the skin doesn't stick to it. Any leftover flavoured butter keeps well for up to a week.

Beer-Battered Fish and Onion Rings

Kung Pao Shrimp

This hot and spicy stir-fry comes together faster than ordering takeout. It's also a great way to use up any veggies lingering in your fridge. Serve it over your favourite noodles, brown rice or whole grains.

Spaghettini with Scallop Arrabbiata

Chicken in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

You can use jarred roasted peppers if you want to make this dish faster.

Traditional Jambalaya

Is dad a meat-and-potatoes man who's not too keen on rice? Combine the rice with chicken, smoked sausage and shrimp in this taste-packed one-dish creole favourite, and we guarantee he'll enjoy it.

Haddock Stuffed with Broccoli and Canadian Cheese Pilaf

Haddock fillets are pale white with a delicate fishy taste. Catfish, thin fillets of tilapia or even sole fillets make reasonable substitutes.