Cheesy Tuna Pesto Pasta

This is a great, super-quick weeknight supper, loved by kids and adults alike. Serve with a nice salad and you're good to go! Experiment with different kinds of pesto -- red pepper pesto is especially good.

Tomato & Ground Cherry Salsa

This colourful salsa is the perfect appetizer to serve with corn chips, or as a garnish for grilled fish or chicken.

Grilled Eggplant with Fontina, Tomatoes & Basil

Tricolour Quinoa

By Cindy Ball, Vancouver
Cook of The Year 2009 Winner, Vegetarian category

Cindy layers roasted and sautéed vegetables between three highly flavoured quinoa mixtures to create a colourful vegetarian “lasagna.” This dish was invented not only for her oldest daughter (the lone vegetarian in a household of meat lovers), but also so the whole family could enjoy more vegetarian meals.

Sheet Pan Pizza

Cilantro-Jalapeño Grilled Tofu Salad

This bold dressing—which is also great on chicken, halibut or tilapia—gives tofu a burst of flavour that's enhanced on the grill. For a milder flavour, omit the jalapeño.

Quick & Easy Vegetable Frittata

Grilled Halloumi and Asparagus Salad

The star of this salad is halloumi, a traditional Middle Eastern cheese that holds its shape perfectly when grilled. Serve with crusty bread.

Christmas Tree Veggie Tray

All it takes is a tray of artfully arranged veggies and a little creativity to make the prettiest edible Christmas tree around.