Fig, Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Salad

This salad comes together in a flash. Use eight fresh figs, quartered, when they're in season instead of the dried. If you don't like blue cheese, substitute the same amount of ch?vre or Brie. This recipe makes more dressing than you need, so refrigerate about half in an airtight container to use within the following five days.?

Slow Cooker Black Bean Spareribs

My mother, Shu-Lai Fong, makes famous pressure-cooked black bean spareribs. They're the inspiration for this recipe, which is just as delicious but uses a slow cooker. You'll find bite-size bone-in pork spareribs at most Asian grocery stores, or you can order them at your butcher's counter.

Air Fryer Fried Rice

Saucy Pork-Stuffed Potatoes

Dress up simple baked potatoes with tender shredded pork smothered in a sweet, chunky sauce. Microwaving the potatoes makes this recipe lightning-fast, but oven-roasted potatoes – if you have time to make them – are just as tasty with crispier skin.

Crispy Tortilla Ancho Chicken Salad

Ancho chili powder has a kick, so for sensitive palates, substitute chili powder, which is much milder. Serve with a dollop of sour cream to cool things off.

Seared Salmon with Buttery Couscous and Mango Salsa

Bursting with fresh flavours and bright colours, this summery main is a shoo-in for weeknight entertaining. Toast the couscous before cooking for a nice nutty flavour.

Veggie Parmigiana

Tangy Beef Pot Roast

There's a tang of vinegar and a touch of ginger in this streamlined version of sauerbraten.

Chili Chicken Salad

We've taken a chicken salad and updated it with a chili garlic vinaigrette and the best of summer veggies for a satisfying dinner salad for any day of the week. 

Knife-and-Fork Chicken Soup

You could eat this chicken-and-vegetable soup with a knife and fork, but don't forget a spoon for the delicious broth. It's made with chicken pieces on the bone.