New Year's

Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto

by Giada Di Laurentiis from Giada at Home

The sweetest, best kind of dates are Medjools. They’re large, so they are easy to fill, meaty, and chewy. Stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in prosciutto, they provide a perfect sweet-salty mouthful in every bite. Serve these with a crisp white wine as the ideal before-dinner tidbit.

Fresh Tomato Salad

Submitted by Greg Stewart, St Johns, NL; Tested by Jill Cashman

This simple salad comes together in minutes and makes a delicious side dish for a light lunch or supper.

Rosette Salad with Almonds and Mandarin Oranges

Submitted by Samantha Eves, Port Hope, ON; Tested by Elisabeth Turner

An elegant, yet simple salad. Perfect as an appetizer or a as a side. Serve it with Breaded Chicken with Apple & Aged Cheddar.

Celery and Cheese Soup

Submitted by Jenessa Bungay, Bay Largent, NL; Tested by Amanda Worth

Cheesy and delicious, this recipe is "soup-er" easy to make. Serve it as an appetizer, side, or meal.

Tomato Seafood Stew with Chorizo, Clams and Shrimp

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Spanish chorizo is a cured sausage that comes in hot and mild (sweet) varieties. Depending on personal taste, either can be used in this recipe and both will impart a smoked paprika flavour into the tomato broth. Look for chorizo in the refrigerated deli section of larger grocery stores.

Crab Risotto with Chili and Sorrel

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Sorrel is a leafy perennial herb with a mild lemon flavour. Here, it adds a lovely note of citrus to the finished dish. Sorrel can be found in larger supermarkets and is often sold in clamshell packages with the fresh herbs.

Cashew Chicken with Coconut Basmati Rice

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Full of great flavour and easy to prepare, this coconut rice would also be delicious served with broiled salmon or grilled shrimp skewers. Thoroughly rinsing the rice in cold water before cooking removes unnecessary starch and is one of the secrets to fluffy rice.

Curry Shrimp Stir Fry

Submitted by Jillian Sexton, Stellarton, NS; Tested by Donna Maxwell

This recipe is healthy, fast, and tasty! Cook it whenever you get home late, or are in a rush and there will be food is on the table in 20 minutes!

Stefan’s Banana Mousse with Oatmeal-Almond Crisp

An elegant mousse dessert made with regular ingredients in your kitchen. Early preparation makes this recipe great for entertaining.

Joey’s Scallops with Jasmine Rice Risotto

Scallops have a buttery flavour and when served over jasmine rice, are irresistable.