Spices/Herbs

Cinnamon Cranberry Christmas Tea

There's nothing like a warm cup of tea to liven up the Christmas celebration. This cinnamon laced cranberry tea has a bit of citrus to give it a little spark. Place the tea in a crock pot on low to keep it warm and tasty all day long.

Honey Vinaigrette

This honey-sweetened vinaigrette is a perfect complement for green or fruit salad.

Indonesian Coleslaw

Recipe by Violet Smythe

This salad is flavourful and exotic; colorful and crunchy; easy to prepare and fun to serve!

Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Mayo

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

This is a great use for leftover steak. Allow cooked steak to return to room temperature before serving.

Orzo Pasta with Baked Salmon

Tested by Lisa Sembaliuk

Pep up salmon with an array of colourful veggies and a peppery blend of spices.

Shrimp Curry

Submitted by Kyle Longbotham, Summerland, BC; Tested by Jennifer Aragon

An inexpensive and simple to make curry that's big on flavour

Easy Naan Pizza

Submitted by Lisa Cahill Wasaga Beach, Ont.; Tested by Diane Sherbo.

A quick and delicious new way to enjoy one of your family's favourite meals

Perfect Roast Seasoning

This perfect blend of seasonings is needed for the Bromberg Bros. Grilled Chicken Wings with Homemade Hot Sauce and Blue Cheese recipe, but it can be added to any of your roasted meats.

Flank Steak with Buttermilk Potatoes and Chipotle Sauce

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Chipotle peppers are a great way to add intense smoky flavour and some heat to a quick cook dish. Buttermilk mashed potatoes have less fat than traditional milk mashed potatoes and the slight tang works beautifully with the spicy steak.

Balti Green Pepper Chicken and Basmati Rice

Submitted by Diana Dhaliwal, Winnipeg, MN

Packed with peppers, this is a great East Indian dish to introduce to your table.