Whole Wheat Couscous Salad

Not only is this lightly spiced salad wholesome and utterly delicious on its own, but it also lends itself to many other serving ideas. Wrap it up in lettuce leaves or tortillas, stuff it into lettuce-lined pita bread, hollowed out tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, or mound on spears of endive. Try leftovers for lunch.

Summer Vegetable ChowChow

If you are a fan of sweet relish and you grow your own tomatoes, you must try this easy version of an East Coast favourite. Serve warm or chilled with crackers, or alongside any grilled meat.

Curried Lentil, Wild Rice and Orzo Salad

This innovative, cool salad partners deliciously with any main dish.

Indian-Spiced Carrot Soup

Spices can go a long way when it comes to flavouring foods commonly found in your fridge and pantry. The lentils are an inexpensive way to add heartiness. Puréeing some of the soup adds body and thickness to the broth.

Slow Cooker Moroccan-Style Lamb Shanks

This recipe combines traditional North African flavours with the subtle sweetness of currants. Lamb shanks are best when cooked for a long time over low heat, making them ideal for the slow cooker. Serve with couscous.

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

Slow Cooker Lamb Curry

Garam masala can be found in the spice aisle and is also known as Indian masala.

Peasant Soup

 If you like, substitute 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint or dill for the dried mint; add with the parsley.

Chickpea and Squash Curry

Chicken Tikka Salad on Pappadams

This is a mildly spiced Indian classic in miniaturized form. Pappadams, an Indian cracker bread, are available as mini-size snacks from Shikar brand in Indian grocery stores and some supermarkets. They come in a variety of flavours (including our favourite, black pepper), and one container will have more than enough for this recipe. Or serve on toasted pita wedges, rice crackers or melba rounds.