Potiron Bisque

At the restaurant, an oval of mascarpone cheese, a drizzle of maple syrup and a pea tendril show off this velvety purée. Potiron is a French pumpkin with a deep orange flesh; a dense squash, such as butternut, is a good substitute.

Gingerbread Cookie Butter

If you ate too much gingerbread over the holidays and aren’t sure what to do with the leftovers, we have your answer: cookie butter. Past-their-prime cookies are best suited to a sweet spread like this one, so round up any gingers that are no longer soft. Slather the butter onto shortbread or graham crackers, use it as a dip for salty pretzels or simply eat it by the spoonful!

Slow-Cooker Hearty Beef Stew

This flavourful slow cooker beef stew recipe is sure to warm chilly nights spent at home. Chock-full of tomatoes, onions, potatoes and celery, this hearty stew does the job of curbing that craving for classic comfort food.

Freekeh with Roasted Root Vegetables

Vegetable Quinoa Soup

Homemade vegetable broth is the best option for minimizing the sodium content in this delicate, flavourful soup. However, if you prefer to use storebought broth, choose organic, which is lower in sodium.

Simple Sautéed Peppers

Tarragon and crunchy toasted almonds liven up simple and versatile side dish. If you like, turn this recipe into a quick vegetarian meal by tossing with cooked pasta and grated Parmesan.

Peanut Chicken

Fiesta Appetizer Cheesecake

15-Minute Roasted Trout

You can always find fresh parsley at the grocery store. Pick up a bunch for a lively gremolada that dresses up healthy roasted trout.