Orange Soy Salmon and Rice Noodle Salad

A bright, citrusy sauce and tender veggies make this salmon and noodle salad a fresh-tasting dinner option. Marmalade or jam with minimal added sugar works best for this dish, so look for a spread sweetened with fruit juice only.?

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Using a blender to mix the milk and chocolate gives this indulgent drink a lovely frothy texture. Just make sure to cover  the lid's vent with a kitchen towel  so none of the hot milk splatters while the motor is running.

Spiced Poire Hélène

This classic French pear dessert was created in honour of the operetta “La Belle Helene.” Here, the warmth of spice replaces the traditional vanilla. To develop and deepen flavour, this recipe requires overnight refrigeration. Don't throw out any remaining poaching syrup; use it to sweeten and spice up hot chocolate and coffee.

Curried Chicken with Mango

This is filled with vibrant colour and fresh flavour, thanks to the mango and red pepper. Serve with basmati rice and little bowls of green onions, coconut and cashews for everyone to help themselves. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.

Sweet-and-Sour Fish

Fish Croquettes with Fennel & Red Pepper Sauce

Cold Chicken Noodle Salad

If you're making this fresh and flavourful salad ahead of time, store it in a large shallow airtight container for easy tossing. Better yet, just close the lid and give it a good shake.

Ribs with Blackberry Sauce

Dark, rich and sticky-sweet, these two-bite single-rib portions make for easy handling. Pass the moist towelettes.

Spiced Peach Chutney

Sweet juicy peaches are the Test Kitchen's most eagerly awaited fruit of the summer. Use firm, ripe local peaches for the best flavour and texture. With only a hint of spice, this chutney is a perfect condiment for cheese, pâté or grilled meat. To jack up the heat, increase the jalapeños to your liking.

Chicken Pad Thai

Air-chilled chicken has less moisture than chicken conventionally cooled in water during processing. Though more expensive by weight, air-chilled chicken shrinks less during cooking and has superior flavour and texture.