Corn-on-the-Cob Toppings

Choose your favourite way to cook cobs of corn: boil or steam for 8 to 10 minutes, grill over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or microwave at high for about 10 minutes. Then brush with butter or olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Or dress them up with one of these butter, mayonnaise or olive oil toppings. Each topping makes about 1/3 cup (75 mL), enough for 6 cobs of corn.

Pork and Sauerkraut Dumplings

These savoury pork and sauerkraut–filled dumplings are low-fuss because we've replaced homemade dough with store-bought wonton wrappers. Look for them in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Wrap any leftover wrappers well and freeze them for another day. 

Chili Con Carne

Cheddar and Fennel Breadsticks

Unlike any other breadstick, these crispy delights shift into the addictive category with the hint of hot pepper flakes.

Ham and Gruyere Pinwheels

Buttery pastry swirls rolled around well-matched filling partners are mouthwateringly inviting -- and attractive.

Spaghetti With Amatriciana Sauce

Named for the Italian region of Amatrice, where it originates, this simple sauce is at the heart of classic Italian cooking – a few ingredients and delicious results. The recipe calls for guanciale, a salt-cured bacon made from pig's jowl or cheek. Pancetta or, in a pinch, regular bacon can be used instead.

Roast Beef and Caramelized Onion Sandwich

Even though the kitchen often includes different types of sandwiches in the cooler for lunch, this hearty bistro-style one is requested every day.

Meatball Marinara Bake

Puff Pastry Tart with Chanterelles & Emmental

Swiss Chard Pasta

A simple vitamin-packed pasta dish is a lifesaver during the week. And this quick meal is sure to become a regular on your summertime roster because it uses up a bunch of Swiss chard in a way your whole family will adore. (Especially if you use fun pink- or rainbow-stemmed chard.) If you love heat, increase the amount of hot pepper flakes to taste.