Herbed Edamame Salad with Pancetta

Crispy bits of pancetta take this herb-packed salad a notch over the top. To ensure that the dressing clings, pat the cooked edamame and peas dry before tossing with the other ingredients. If you like, top with grilled chicken or fish for a more filling meal.

Thai Vegetable Curry Bowl

Look for Thai yellow curry paste in Asian grocery stores or supermarkets (many carry the Thai Kitchen brand). Red and green curry pastes work well too, but they are spicier. This is a gluten-free recipe, so make sure all the prepared ingredients you use, such as fish sauce, are labelled “gluten-free.”

Char Siu-Style Ribs

These saucy, tasty ribs are inspired by Chinese-style pork char siu. To get the signature ruby red colour, we've used grenadine, but if you don't have any on hand, this recipe will still taste fantastic. For a large crowd, cut ribs into individual portions before serving.

Corn and Crab Chowder

Sweet corn and tender crab are a culinary match made in heaven, and every bite of this rich chowder is loaded with both. Serve with warm crusty rolls to sop up any leftover broth.

Pork & Rice Cabbage Casserole

Everyone loves this easy-to-make casserole, not your average cabbage roll casserole, but a heartier, livelier one! I always serve this during the fall harvest when our cabbages, onions and apples are at their best.

Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

Double for a potluck or to have left-overs for freezing: use a 24-cup (6 L) roasting pan and bake, covered for 1-1/2 hours and uncovered for 30 minutes.

Chicken Braised with Lemon, Fennel and Garlic

Garlic becomes sweet as it cooks gently in this fennel-laced broth. The fennel fronds have a delicate flavour similar to dill. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus.

Maple-Glazed Barbecued Turkey

Sausage Choucroute Garnie

Sauerkraut and white wine give this meal a slow-simmered taste without taking several hours to cook. If you don't have kielbasa on hand, mild Italian sausage makes a delicious substitute.

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