Spicy Chardonnay Chicken

The traditional meat for this easy braise is pork tenderloin. After testing the recipe with chicken I found my guest preferred the recipe with the chicken. My guests found the chicken very moist and tasty. I serve the chicken with long grain and wild rice. I pour the sauce on the chicken as well as the rice,and I put a sprig of parsley on the dish for presentation. I have a few friends that love chicken. Also I wanted to use some of my traditional ingredients piri piri, and the pimento paste in the recipe. I have a passion for wines, and I love cooking with it. Estimated cost: $50.00

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew with Winter Vegetables

There are few things more satisfying than a lusty beef stew to greet family or friends at the end of the day. This recipe had its origins in the good old-fashioned cooking that has come out of Bessie Babb's kitchen in Sebringville, Ont. This stew can be made in two stages: Brown and simmer the meat one day; add the vegetables a day or two later. Serve with a piquant cabbage, apple and cauliflower salad and a light dessert.

Chicken and Rice Soup

Create a flavourful, intense broth using a whole chicken, then use it in a hearty soup for dinner. Serve with whole grain bread and a tossed salad. Use extra chicken and soup for sandwiches and soup lunches during the week.

Maple-Glazed Barbecued Turkey

Real Gravy

Use the pan juices from our Roast Spatchcock Turkey for the most flavourful gravy ever. 

Lamb Stew with Fresh Herbs

Sweet Romano Gnocchi

The inspiration for my Italian-Canadian dish comes from living in the tomato capital of Canada. The abundance of fresh vegetables, tomatoes, and potatoes in Southwestern Ontario provides the perfect ingredients for my gnocchi. (PS. even the beans are from a local canning and tomato factory) My Italian heritage and my Canadian pride provide the best taste of two worlds in this dish. This is simply served in a pasta bowl with fresh basil and parmesan cheese with a spring mix salad and fresh Italian bread. Magnifico eh!

Instant Pot Chinese-Style Chicken Soup

You can make your very own Chinese-style chicken soup with vermicelli noodles in the comfort of your home.

Chunky Vegetable Barley Soup

A smoked turkey leg or drumstick adds richness to the simple broth that forms the base of this hearty root vegetable soup. Leftovers make a great lunch the following day or can be frozen for later.

Cinderella Stew

Carry a finely seasoned stew to your table in a handsome pumpkin for a unique presentation. Remove the lid and serve the stew with a portion of tender pumpkin straight from the shell. Your guests will savour the tasty combination and you don't have to worry about your pumpkin tureen turning into a coach!