Crisp and Juicy Barbecued Chicken

Barbecued chicken can be a challenge. You know the scenario — burned skin and meat red at the bone. But there's a secret to cooking the chicken through and getting crispy golden brown skin that has everyone asking for seconds. It's grilling chicken pieces over indirect medium heat until juices run clear, then moving them over direct heat to crisp and colour. You can buy the chicken whole and cut it up, or opt for parts and choose any combination you like. In our Test Kitchen, thighs rule! They are meaty and taste better than white meat, and there's less risk overcooking than with breasts.

Garlic Scape and Zucchini Blossom Pasta

This simple, gourmet seasonal pasta is so quick to make that it's perfect for busy nights. Zucchini blossoms are very delicate, so it's best to add them at the very last minute. Look for tightly closed bright yellow blossoms that are free of blemishes and use them within a day or two, because they don't last long in the refrigerator.

Italian Marinated Cauliflower Salad

Delicious raw or cooked, cauliflower can be prepared in a thousand different ways. Rev up your fall cuisine with this vegetarian delight.

Weeknight Cherry Tomato and Cheese Lasagna

This lasagna made with fresh cherry tomatoes and uncooked cheese sauce takes little time to put together. Some Italian brands of oven-ready lasagna noodles are smaller than the more common brands, so you will need to use 4 sheets per layer of the smaller kind.

Pasta with White Beans and Rapini

Pasta and beans provide this vegetarian dish with complete protein. It's also a tasty way to introduce rapini. Also known as broccoli rabe, rapini is related to the cabbage and turnip families and is a source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as potassium. Serve with grated cheese.

Sweet-and-Sour Fish

Fish Croquettes with Fennel & Red Pepper Sauce

Potato Latkes with Salmon & Egg

Ginger and Tomato Beef Short Rib Stew

Beef simmering short ribs make a flavourful stew when slow-cooked gently with root vegetables and aromatic Asian spices. You can replace the white turnips with about one-quarter of a small rutabaga, sliced thinly into bite-size pieces. Note: For this slow-cooker version, be sure to slice the turnips thinly.

One-Pot Salmon with Vegetables & Tarragon

Flavourful fish and loads of fresh veggies make this simple dish the perfect spring meal.