Mediterranean

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Excerpted from 101 Things to Do With a Toaster Oven

A traditional Mediterranean dish you can bake in your toaster oven!

Richard B’s Vegetarian Tacos

These no-cook tacos are a zesty spin on international entertaining.

Sesame-Roasted Potatoes with Cucumber Dip

Roasting little potatoes makes them taste sweeter than boiled potatoes. No forks are necessary because you can use toothpicks to dip your potatoes into the yogurt cucumber dip.

Sea Bass en Papillote with Hoisin and Bok Choy

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Papillote is a French method of cooking whereby parchment paper is folded to make a cooking pouch and the ingredients are steamed gently inside.

Mozzarella, Ham and Basil Panini

Submitted by Cory Coleman, London, ON; Recipe tested by Karen Clark

This crusty sandwich can be grilled in the summer or made indoors during the colder months. No matter what season - the flavours of basil and toasted bread is a rustic, European treat.

Creamy Carrot and Coconut Soup with Shrimp

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Coconut milk is the secret ingredient in this velvety smooth carrot soup. Served with shrimp as a garnish, it makes for an elegant presentation. Complete the meal with a loaf of crusty bread.

Halibut with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Submitted by Tammy Roy, St. Thomas, ON; Recipe tested by Shannon Brooks

Sauce up your seafood with this flavourful combination of fresh halibut and tomatoes. This recipe also works well with salmon, sole, cod or tilapia.

Lemon Garlic Mussels

Submitted by Tammy Roy, St. Thomas, ON; Recipe tested by Diane Sherbo

For seafood and spice lovers everywhere! A mouth-watering treat to satisfy a craving for something a little fancy with no compromise on taste.

Limoncello Martini

Tart but sweet this drink can be served all year round.

Paella Salad with Lemon-Herb Aioli

Taken from "The Cocktail Chef" Cookbook

This is lovely summer version of the Spanish Classic. All ingredients are cooked to perfection hours ahead of time and simply assembled at the last minute and served at room temperature.