Spices/Herbs

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.

Mexican Corn Chowder

Submitted by Tamara Pelletier, Vancouver, BC; Recipe tested by Carolyn S.

Substitute the cheese and sour cream with fresh avocado pieces and a sprig of parsley for added freshness.

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.

Brown Sugar and Chili Spiced Nuts

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

These sweet and spicy candied nuts are just what you need for holiday entertaining. They can be made in a flash and the recipe doubles well for big batch cooking.

Pistachio and Cranberry Shortbread

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Savory and sweet flavours unite in this shortbread cookie created from our Classic Shortbread cookie recipe. For other variations, click here .

Lemon Thyme Shortbread

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

The additions of lemon and thyme to our Classic Shortbread recipe made this shortbread cookie an office favourite. For other variations, click here .

Candy Cane Shortbread

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Using our Classic Shortbread recipe and crushed candy canes, these cookies are Christmas ready in no time. For other variations, click here .

Classic Shortbread

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

One shortbread cookie recipe can be easily transformed into 4 deliciously different holiday cookies. All add-ins get added in step 2 after the flour and just before the dough comes together. For other variations, click here .