Spicy Vegetable Fried Brown Rice

This healthy take on fried rice mixes brown rice with a variety of tasty veggies. Shiitake mushroom stems are tougher than the delicate caps but packed with flavour, so reserve them for homemade vegetable stock. Use the stock as a base for mushroom soup or substitute for the vegetable broth in this recipe.

Lemon and Seafood Risotto

Celebration Cornish Hens

Poaching chicken in vinegar-flavoured broth adds intriguing flavour and elevates chicken to company fare. Crisping the skin under the broiler just gilds the lily.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Olives

Chilpotle Chicken Pasta Bake

Was in the mood to be creative last night. LOL This what I came up with and my family LOVED it. It is quite hot for me anyway LOL I served it with a Pepper cornbread.You can switch up the cheeses to suit your taste. I added the juice from the chipoltes a teaspoon at a time until I got the heat I wanted , ended up using it all LOL

Chunky Chili Cornbread Cobbler

A tender, cheese-flavoured topping gives plain old chili a lift. Though it's a bit of work, the effort will be well appreciated.

Southwestern Beef Stew

Serve this chili-inspired stew with baked white or sweet potatoes, crusty whole grain rolls, rice or couscous.

Beef and Polenta Bake

This casserole is like an upside-down shepherd's pie, except polenta replaces the potatoes. You can, of course, use mashed potatoes or even noodles as a base.

Best Ever Ribs

Introduction: This is the easiest recipe and it never fails. If you are entertaining and want to enjoy visiting with your guests, this is the recipe for you. Everyone will be raving and wanting the recipe.

Black Bean Soup with Lime Coriander Sauce

Whether you choose the long soak method or the quick and convenient canned bean method, this Southwestern-inspired soup will take the chill off a cold day.