We've taken sweet and smoky BBQ sauce and added a few ingredients to really kick it up a notch! Alberta raised, hormone-free beef minute steaks are combined with a delicious and simple buttery barbecue sauce. Give the tender, perfectly marbled steaks a quick sear in your skillet then simmer the sauce in your already-hot pan with all the delicious browned bits. In five minutes, you're ready to eat steak! You'll convert anyone who thinks steaks should only be barbecued!

Cooking time: 5-7 minutes.

If you like green peas, you will love this fantastic pasta dish.  The blend of flavours are amazing: sausage pieces, peas, ricotta cheese and fresh herbs.  The curly fusilli pasta is fun to eat, and this meal comes together in no time.  Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

A mouth watering marinade of olive oil, garlic, white wine and parsley make this large and plump shrimp dish to die for.  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

When these pita pizzas are served at our house, they are eaten up in no time! A wonderful blend of olive oil, feta cheese, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes is smothered on a pita and baked in the oven. The pita bread gets golden and crispy while the delicious flavours melt and meld to perfection. Pita is provided. Baked in the oven. 

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

A sweet honey garlic sauce infuses lean beef stir-fry with wonderful flavours.  Combine the saucy beef with green onions, carrots and green beans for a quick and tasty meal.  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Pork side ribs are marinated in a Korean-inspired blend of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and orange juice.  Sticky and delicious...just as ribs should be.  Prepared in the slow-cooker. 

Cooking time: 6-8 hours.

This delicious one-pot soup brings all of the comforting goodness of lasagna -- but without the complicated prep. This lighter version of the classic combines hearty lentils and vegetables with the delicious Mediterranean flavours of oregano, basil and garlic. Let this comforting soup simmer gently on your stove then serve with a dollop of ricotta cheese and some fresh basil. Buon appetito! ***GF if you omit the lasagna noodles***

Cooking time: 45 minutes.

Lean, all-white chicken stir-fry is simmered in a delicious curry, brown sugar and mango sauce to create something truly unique and delicious.  The sauce is flavourful and sticky so it goes great over steamed rice.  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 15 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.

This chicken dish has a rich tomato, oregano and olive flavour that is so good.  Boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmer in a hearty tomato, green olive and oregano sauce to create an absolutely wonderful chicken meal.  Healthy, warm and delicious.  Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

Succulent braised pork with a tangy sweetness the whole family will enjoy. Red currant jam (how exotic!) has an excellent tart/sweet balance that tastes great with the pork and carrot stew.  Prepared in the crock-pot.

Cooking time: 6-8 hours.

These delicious burritos get regular rotation at our house! Packed with filling, taste bud tantalizing flavour, this dish is sure to become an often-requested weeknight staple around your house too! Roast the filling in the oven until everything is wonderfully caramelized and slightly charred. Then stuff them into the provided flour tortillas along with your favourite burrito toppings -- our favourites are fresh lime juice, spinach, avocado, fresh cilantro and chunky salsa! Easy and delicious! ***GF if you omit the soy sauce and tortillas***

Cooking time: 35 minutes.

The delicious marinade gives the tender, juicy sirloin steaks a rich and tangy flavour. Let the steaks soak up all the yummy-ness in your fridge all day then fire up the grill when you get home. Serve these steaks with a fresh arugula and tomato salad and dinner is on the table in less than 20 minutes. An easy and tasty dinner solution for those busy weeknights!

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes.

A lean pork tenderloin is slow roasted on the BBQ (yay - BBQ season!) and then glazed with a delicious blend of local Cattleboyz BBQ sauce, honey and garlic. You cannot go wrong with this classic combination. Prepared on the BBQ or in the oven. 

Cooking time: 20-40 minutes.

Wonderful boneless, skinless chicken stir fry is browned and combined with delicious Asian flavours to make you feel like you are eating out...but at home! Broccoli, red peppers and onions are sauteed with the chicken for a delicious entree. Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Shrimp is a family favourite at our house --quick and easy to cook, soaks up flavourful marinades or sauces beautifully, goes great with a variety of sides and our kids think they are fun to eat! This recipe definitely checks all those boxes -- a delicious honey, soy, garlic marinade flavours the succulent shrimp. Give them a quick sauté until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp with a flavourful sticky sauce your whole family will love! Serve with jasmine rice (provided) and steamed broccoli.

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are baked with a delectable blend of olive oil, lemon juice, red peppers and mandarin orange segments. A hint of Cajun spice balances out the wonderful flavours of this (not at all spicy!) dish. Prepared in the oven. 

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

Pure Canadian maple syrup enhances the Dijon mustard & spice mix to make this pork roast especially juicy and oh-so-tasty. We've been asked several times to bring this back!  Prepared in the crock-pot or in the oven. 

Cooking time: 1-10 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.

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.

Delicious aromas will fill your kitchen as you sear the tender pork stir fry with fresh ginger and add in the wonderful sweet and sour blend sauce. The colours and flavour of this dish are amazing. Top a bowl of steamed rice with this saucy stir fry and enjoy! Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

We love this beef stir fry!  Tangy teriyaki sauce enhances the tender, perfectly-sliced beef which mingles with red bell peppers, fresh ginger, garlic, and green peas for a complete meal.  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

The fresh basil in this dish creates an absolutely divine flavour. Lean boneless, skinless chicken stir fry is simmered in an incredible Thai-inspired sauce to create the perfect meal. The flavours are wonderful and taste great served over steamed rice. Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Who knew vegetarian could taste so good?  Chickpeas (great source of protein), feta cheese, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, carrots and more combine for the tastiest vegetarian wrap you'll have!  Tortillas are provided.  Baked in the oven. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.