Maritime Brown Bread

Serve this molasses-rich steamed bread with baked beans for a traditional down-home dinner. Or enjoy it toasted with butter or simply on its own. If you like, add 3/4 cup (175 mL) raisins, chopped dates or chopped dried apricots.

Chocolate-Ginger Crackle Cookies

Coconut-Lime Chicken Curry

What's for Dinner? Delicious meals make the most comforting weeknight suppers.

Classic Macarons

Whipped Almond Shortbread

Spiced Grilled Maple Lime Chicken

Marinating the chicken in a spiced buttermilk keeps it moist and tender. We love this marinade for juicy chicken thighs and thick pork chops.

Goat Cheese and Zucchini Crustless Quiche With Grilled Corn Salad

Quiche often made its way onto my family's weekend menu as I was growing up in France. This crustless version is a welcome twist during summer, when you don't want to spend too much time indoors making dough. It also makes a fantastic brunch option. Just be sure to wring out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini and spinach, so the quiche doesn't become soggy. – Jennifer Bartoli, Food specialist

Pork Stew with Fennel and Squash

Sweet squash and anise-flavoured fennel make this stew particularly satisfying on cool nights. Instead of the wine, you can use sodium-reduced chicken stock mixed with 1 tsp (5 mL) wine vinegar.

Parsnip and Potato Purée

Looking for a change from plain old mashed potatoes? Spruce up your holiday table with this seasonal side dish. Buttermilk and Dijon mustard add pleasant tang and creamy texture (without the addition of cream). To avoid a gluey purée, do not over mix. Fresh chives add a festive hit of colour.

Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce

This saucy pork dish is company fare when served with buttered egg noodles and a medley of steamed asparagus, lima beans and peas.