Roasted Beets and Garlic

You can roast more than one colour of beet, such as golden and red, at the same time. Just remember to wrap each colour individually in foil to prevent them from bleeding into each other. Garnish with fresh tarragon, if available.

Lemon Herb Garlic Marinade

Delicate fish and seafood should stand in an acid-based marinade for no longer than 30 minutes. Any more than that means that the acid will begin to “cook” the fish, such as for seviche.

Grilled Garlic Pepper Steak

Serve these savoury steak strips with sliced grilled potatoes and Arugula and Tomato Salad (recipe link below).

Garlic Bread with Cheese

Garlicky, cheesy baguette makes a popular accompaniment for any Italian entrée. Use other mild cheese (such as mozzarella or Swiss) or sharp cheese (such as Cheddar or Gruyère) to suit your taste. Cut each baguette crosswise into thirds or quarters to increase the serving yield.

Mustard Garlic Flank Steak

For the most tender results, grill flank steaks to no more than medium (160°F/71°C) and slice very thinly on the diagonal across the grain.

Shallot and Garlic Butter

Flavoured butters are some of the easiest gifts to make and will be much appreciated when you include gift tags outlining their possibilities: slice and melt over fish or steak, blend into mashed potatoes or vegetables, toss with pasta or rice, or melt and pour over sautéed shrimp (one of the mini-logs is enough for 1-1/2 lb/750 g large shrimp).

Butterflied Mustard Garlic Pork

Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings

If you don't have light soy sauce, substitute 2 tbsp soy sauce mixed with 1 tbsp water. Already separated and trimmed chicken wings are a real time-saver. If you can't find them, cut tips off whole chicken wings then cut wings at remaining joint.

Garlic Shrimp Pasta Toss

If you prefer, use some of the pasta cooking liquid instead of the wine. Keep pantry staples, such as anchovy fillets and pasta, on hand for a quick impromptu meal. Don't forget the frozen staples, too, such as peas and shrimp.

Roasted Garlic Beef Stew

Take the chill off Canada's chilly autumn nights with soups, stews and casseroles from the "Kitchen Comfort" collection of recipes in the November 2006 issue of Canadian Living magazine.