Winter

Thai Peanut Chicken

Recipe submitted by Steph Prue, Toronto;

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Just a few simple pantry ingredients plus some fresh veggies come together to create this flavourful 10-minute crowd pleaser.

Tangy Chicken Pasta Salad

Recipe by Megan Braithwaite, Hanover, Ont.

Don't be fooled by the simplicity of this recipe. The texture combinations paired with the flavours are delicious. Serve it warm or cold for a light supper.

Honey Glazed Chicken

Recipe by Linda Chaput, North Bay, Ont.

This quick and easy recipe produces moist, delicious chicken the whole family will love. Serve it with mashed potatoes, veggies and a side salad to complete the meal.

German-Style Sauerbraten Meatballs

Recipe submitted by Meik Faust, Morinville, Alta; Recipe Tested by Maryalice Wood.

Sauerbraten means “sour roast” and is considered by some to be one of Germany’s national dishes. This spin on the dish calls for frozen meatballs, but you can easily make your own.

Dilly Fall Bread

Recipe Submitted by Matthew Kennedy, Toronto; Recipe Tested by Vicky Watson.

Homemade bread is easier than you think, and this particular bread, full of dill and sprinkled with garlic salt, packs a flavourful punch.

Quick Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Here is a versatile tomato sauce that makes use of the ripest and juiciest tomatoes from the garden or market and takes only 20 minutes to cook. Any garden variety of tomato can be used for this sauce. Plum tomatoes are recommended because they are fleshier and have fewer seeds than their counterparts which helps produce a thicker sauce.

Turkey Monte Cristo Sandwich with Apricots

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

One bite and you will agree, this French-toast inspired sandwich satisfies your cravings for savoury, sweet and salty all at once. If you can't find fresh apricots, apricot preserves, fig spread, sliced figs or plums all work wonderfully in this sandwich. Cheddar cheese can also be used.

Open-Faced Croque Monsieur with Tomato

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Gooey and cheesy with the right amount of crunch, this classic sandwich gets a seasonal update with the addition of ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil leaves. Perfect for patio dining with a tall glass of something cold.

Rice Soup with Harissa and Lamb

Recipe tested by Lorie Turpin.

Flavourful and filling, this hearty soup contains fresh veggies, chunks of tender lamb and a North African spice mixture called harissa.

Potato Brunch Pie

Submitted by Mary Schendel, Edmonton; Recipe Tested by Shonna Bechtel.

This cheesey pie, filled with hash browns, bacon, eggs and veggies is perfect for brunch, but also makes for a speedy dinner-time dish.