Pastitsio Goes Light

This is the Greek variation of lasagna, made with less fuss and less fat, too. It's great for company — make it the day before, then pop it in the oven. Serve with a light green salad tossed with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.

Quinoa Cakes with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

These delicate cakes may crumble a bit while being formed but will firm up during frying. Alongside a leafy green salad, serve two cakes for lighter appetites or three for hungrier folks.

Chicken Cacciatore and Polenta

Polenta squares topped with chicken cacciatore will bring make-it-again requests at home or for a potluck.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Barbecue Chicken

Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

Smooth and creamy, this satiating vegetarian soup wonderfully blends the flavours of butternut squash and sweet potato for a soup that will warm you right up on those cold winter days. 

BLT Pizzas

Bacon, peppery arugula and sweet plum tomatoes sit atop crispy grilled pizza crust in this inventive take on the classic diner sandwich. Let the dough come to room temperature and divide in half before rolling so that it's easier to handle.

Moussaka

Buttery Halibut with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula Salad

Balsamic cherry tomatoes and crisp croutons pair perfectly with simple seared fish. Cooking tomatoes until their skins start to ripple brings out their inherent sweetness, making a delicious complement to the buttery halibut.

ROASTED PARSNIPS WITH BUCKWHEAT CRISP & HERB MOJO

Chicken Parmigiana Casserole

The addition of artichoke hearts updates this classic. If you make it ahead, adding the artichokes after thawing prevents the dish from getting watery during reheating.