Turkey Breast Stuffed With Herbed Butter

This is a great alternative to a whole bird for an intimate holiday dinner. You will need about a 2-1/2 lb (1.125 kg) bone-in skin-on turkey breast to yield the right amount of meat. Ask your butcher or the meat department of the grocery store to bone it for you if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.

Braised Beef in Wine

This is boeuf en daube, a traditional French dish of large chunks of beef marinated in wine and slow-braised in a sealed casserole. It's renowned for its rich, fresh, luscious flavours and ease of preparation. The optional pig's foot (trotter) gives extra body to the sauce by adding natural gelatin. Check with your butcher for the lean thick-cut bacon and the pig's foot, halved lengthwise at the store.

Garlicky Prime Rib and Rosemary Rack of Pork

Think big when you're entertaining this summer and grill a succulent roast of beef or pork to satisfy a crowd. Just close the lid on a herb-and-garlic-coated roast and entice guests with intoxicating aromas as it cooks slowly over indirect heat. For the rack of pork, buy an eight-rib roast; have your butcher chine (remove the backbone) or saw between the ribs for easy carving.

Roasted Monkfish with Potato Crisps

Mediterranean Seafood Soup

This hearty broth-and-seafood combination has vibrant colour as well as terrific flavour. Choose thick (1 inch/2.5 cm) fish fillets.

Chicken and Root Vegetable Pot Pie with Herb Pastry

This makes a stunning addition to any buffet table. The pie's sweet rich flavour comes from the winter root vegetables, while the impressive appearance is all about the golden herb-laced pastry.

Saffron Couscous Turkey Roll

Stuffed turkey breast is the answer for small Easter dinners. Serve with Asparagus Mushroom Stir-Fry.

Lemon Herb Roast Goose With Carrots

Pricking the goose skin with a fork helps render the fat, making the skin super crispy. Use a roasting pan that holds the goose snugly and leaves enough space in your oven for a baking sheet.

Bacon, Apple and Leek Tart

This crisp, sweet and savoury appetizer that's served at room temperature is a surefire hit with guests.

Vegetarian Lasagna

Better than frozen from the grocery store, this lasagna's fresh-tasting vegetables will appeal to vegetarians and meat eaters alike.