Shrimp and Cashew Stir-Fry

You can replace the shrimp with any leftover cooked meat, such as chicken, beef or pork. This recipe is great for kids old enough to use the stove (with grown-up supervision) because it doesn't need to be cooked over high heat like most stir-fries. Let little ones work on the easier parts of the meal.

Spicy Green Bean and Tofu Stir-Fry

To make this dish extra spicy, increase the hot pepper flakes to?1/2 tsp. Serve over rice for a tasty meal that's better (and cheaper!) than takeout.

Coconut Curry Simmered Fish Fillets

Any fish will work beautifully, but pickerel, whitefish or lake trout are especially tasty. There are several curry pastes available, so experiment to find one you like (try Thai red curry paste for a really fiery dish). Serve this saucy curry over rice or rice noodles.

Coconut-Poached Halibut With Broccolini

If you're used to pan-frying fish, poaching it in coconut sauce is a tasty change. Serve over steamed jasmine or other fragrant rice.

Salmon Kedgeree

Three-Pepper Chili Sauce

Thick and chunky, this tangy sauce is versatile enough to go from a burger to a baked potato.

Slow Cooker Indian-Spiced Chicken

If one-pot slow cooker chicken is a mainstay at your house, don't miss this recipe for potato lovers - Braised Chicken and Potatoes.

Chicken and Apple Curry with Tropical Toppings

Surround this mildly spicy dish with a selection of toppings: toasted coconut, mango chutney, raisins, sliced banana, toasted slivered almonds, and yogurt with chopped cucumber and mint.

Black Bean Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Beef strips mixed with black bean sauce makes this a savoury, slightly peppery main course. Serve over steamed white rice.

Eggplant and Tofu in Spicy Meat Sauce

Lovers of spicy food can use chili oil instead of the sesame oil.