The Menu

Lean and tender boneless pork chops get topped with a juicy robust chutney of apricot, red onion and cilantro. This will make for a great patio meal this summer. Can be prepared on the BBQ or in the oven.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Braised stew beef is simmered in a rich gravy of chipotle peppers, tomatoes and beef broth, and enhanced with corn and black beans. We love it! Such a warming, satisfying meal any night of the week. Cooked in the crock-pot.

Cooking time: 6-8 hours.

Black beans, extra virgin olive oil, diced all-white chicken and peas meld together to create the most fantastic sauce.  Boil the linguine (provided), toss with the pasta and you will have a unique and delicious dish.  You have to try this to believe how tasty it is (we've had many requests to bring it back!)  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

A slightly lighter version of the delicious Indian dish we all love (no butter, less cream)! We also use tender, lean, high-protein turkey stir-fry for a bit of a change. This (non-spicy) dish is sure to satisfy on those evenings you feel like a savoury, exotic break from the norm (grilled cheese!). Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 35-45 minutes.

A warm and satisfying beef stew which slow-cooks all day in your crock pot so that at the end of the day...dinner is done! The flavours of paprika, garlic, and tomatoes combine scrumptiously with tender stew beef. Quickly boil some egg noodles and you are ready to enjoy. Prepared in the crock-pot. 

Cooking time: 6-8 hours.

This dish is fresh, healthy and delicious.  One of our go-to recipes when we know we want to eat something wonderful!  Baby shrimp, green peppers, corn, tomato, olives, and garlic simmer on the stovetop while the orzo (rice-shaped pasta) cooks.  Blended together this delightful dish is ready in minutes and tastes great too.  Prepared on the stovetop.  Orzo provided.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

We love juicy, tender oven-roasted chicken drumsticks at our house. This recipe combines classic Portuguese flavours -- paprika, garlic, lemon, oregano and, of course, piri piri sauce -- with the fun of eating meat right off the bone. The must-have ingredient, piri piri sauce, is a hot sauce made from bird's eye chilis. It adds an exciting "zip" to the dish but it's not one of those scary hot sauces that hurts to eat. It's delicious! And goes great with roasted potatoes or rice.

Cooking time: About one hour.

Pizzaiola...sounds fancy, right?  Well, not exactly.  This is a simple, classic Italian sauce that simmers on your stovetop to beautifully compliment lean pork chops.  Garlic, onion, tomatoes and oregano make this sauce irresistible.  Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 25 minutes.

It's like a (meatless) party in your mouth! Quinoa, black beans, corn and mild green chilies are covered with a delicious from-scratch enchilada sauce and baked in the oven until you have protein-packed cheesy goodness. This dish is easy to assemble ahead and bake when you're ready-to-eat. Plus, leftovers are delicious so it's perfect to have for lunch the next day! Cooked on the stovetop and baked in the oven.

Cooking time: 35-40 minutes.

A recipe made of classic beef roast ingredients.  Onions, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, parsley and garlic slow cook with the beef until it becomes completely tender and ready to be piled onto buns or served with buttered egg noodles. Prepared in the crock-pot. 

Cooking time: 7-9 hours.

This entrée is a great one-pot meal that makes a delicious and satisfying dinner any night of the week...but can also be a hearty and portable lunch. Low-fat, all-white turkey stir-fry is browned with onions, spices and basil pesto. The meat then simmers with a tasty blend of carrots, celery, red bell peppers and kidney beans on your stovetop. The result is an interesting and delicious stew the whole family will love!

Cooking time: 40-45 minutes.

This comforting, satisfying and delicious dish is also (surprisingly!) kid-friendly. It's the perfect weeknight meal to warm you up, fill your belly and keep you feeling energized through that after-dinner lull. Simply boil the lentils on the stovetop; sauté the onions, garlic, ginger and spices. Then add in your cooked lentils and flavourful sauce and simmer for 20 minutes. Full of protein and anti-inflammatory spices, this curry has a bit of kick -- we serve ours over Basmati rice (provided) with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.