Vidya's Roti

Vidya Richardson is an extremely high-energy person. A passionate life-long learner, Vidya never sits still unless she's actively meditating. She is always cooking for friends and family or volunteering with The Senior's Action Group. According to Vidya, coming to Canada from India in 1970 speaking Marathi, Hindi, and French was the start of a great adventure that just keeps getting better.

From: NFB.ca/bread

Pot Roast Ragù

Rich and sumptuous, this simple slow cooker dish becomes a superstar any day of the week. We wouldn’t blame you if you indulged in a second helping. It’s that good.

Pickled Vegetables with Mustard & Turmeric

Pancetta and Cheese Ravioli

Everyone will love these little pillows of fresh pasta filled with a savoury mixture. Toss with any of our sauce options, such as Sun-Dried Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. Make a double batch of the ravioli, if desired, and freeze for last-minute dinners. Cooked fresh pasta doesn't like to wait, so make sure you serve it as soon as it's ready.

Chicken Milanese with Celery Root Purée

This dish is low-fuss because you can bread and refrigerate the chicken up to 8 hours ahead—meaning you can avoid greeting guests with eggy, floury, crumby fingers. If you can't find watercress, arugula makes an equally appealing salad topper for the meal.

Honey Mustard Salmon With Pickled Peaches

Glazed salmon fresh off the grill is delicious on its own, but the pickled peach topping makes this dish out of this world! Even better, the crave-worthy condiment starts with humble canned fruit, perfect for when fresh peaches aren't available. 

North African Pork Chops With Cauliflower Couscous

Ras el hanout offers great bang for your buck in the flavour department. Just a bit of this North African spice blend adds depth to everything from meats to grains to sauces. It can be purchased premixed from Middle Eastern grocery stores or in specialty spice shops. If you can't find it, you can easily make your own using spices you already have on hand.

Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake

Chocolate-orange is a classic holiday flavour combination. The bright candied zest on top perfectly complements the chocolate chunks hidden within the cake.

Mochaccino Cupcakes

We love coffee, and anything coffee flavoured—so trust us when we say these little bites of delight need to be in your recipe repertoire.

Marble Loaf with Chocolate-Hazelnut Glaze