Lunch

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

Recipe and Styling by Paula Bowman

For best results, use corn tortillas in this recipe. Look for them in the bakery aisle where you would find flour tortillas.

Apple Pumpkin Soup with Mustard

Recipe and Styling by Paula Bowman

This soup is light and flavourful without the addition of cream. Mustard adds a depth of flavour to the soup without overpowering it.

Curried Cauliflower, Potato and Chickpea Stew

Recipe and Styling by Paula Bowman

Cauliflower, potatoes and chickpeas are the basis for this rich Indian inspired curry. Serve this stew on its own or spooned over steamed rice.

Butter Chicken Wraps

Recipe and Styling by Paula Bowman

Store-bought rotisserie chicken shortens the long prep time usually associated with this dish. Enjoy our suggested garnishes or substitute them for your favourite store bought Indian pickle or cucumber raita.

Turkey Chili with White Beans and Chipotle

Recipe by Paula Bowman

Fresh corn is added to the hot chili, giving a lovely crunch to every spoonful.

Beef and Guinness Irish Stew

Recipe by Paula Bowman

Adding beer to this succulent stew helps to tenderize the beef and imparts a slight malty flavour to the dish. Serve with crusty bread for a perfect meal on a cold day.

Ghoulish Squirm Sandwiches

These wormy sandwiches will be a big hit at any Halloween party. The kids will love them and the parents will be talking about them for a long time. Regular mustard may be used in place of the brown mustard if you prefer. A dash of liquid smoke may also be added to the sauce.

Monster Face Burgers

If the weather permits grill these burgers instead of broiling them. It will give your monsters a little charred look making them a little scarier. Green olive slices with pimento may used in place of the sweet pickle slices and ketchup if you prefer.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Topped with Cheese

Dads if you want to pamper Mom on her day try this wonderful dish. If crab is not on the top of her list of favorite foods fill the mushroom with shredded pork or beef instead. To roast your pepper halves place them on a cookie sheet that has been greased with a little olive oil. Place them in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until tender.

Chicken and More Spinach Salad

This salad takes a little time to prepare but will be worth it when you see the look on Mom's eyes when she tastes it. For a little crunch add toasted pecan pieces to the salad before adding the chicken slices.