Petits Pains au Chocolat. These classic French breakfast pastries with a centre of soft chocolate ganache are not as difficult as you may think to prepare and can even be made in advance.

Parmesan Shrimp or Scallops or both to complete an incredibly delicious steak and seafood  Surf ‘n Turf dinner. They are delicious dipped in our homemade Caesar Salad Dressing.

Chickpea Soup with Green Lentils & Tomato. A healthy and delicious vegetarian soup featuring chickpeas, green lentils, tomato, carrots and onions in a light, herb flavoured broth. Now that our daughter Olivia is home from university in Toronto for the summer, the vegetarian cooking around here is on the upward swing and this Chickpea Soup …

Sweet Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake. A super simple dessert that’s perfect for summer barbecues and picnics.

45 Great Party Food Ideas. Here’s a list of links to 45 of our best hors d’oeuvres, finger foods and delicious nibbles to make every occasion from Super Bowl Game Day to a Holiday season party the tastiest of the year.

Double Crunch Honey Garlic Pork Chops. Juicy on the inside but super crunchy on the outside, these double dipped pork chops get dipped in an easy, flavourful Honey Garlic Sauce.

The Best Homemade White Bread. Nothing says home baked comfort food goodness like a perfectly baked crusty loaf of homemade bread, fresh from the oven. This recipe is well over 40 years old and turns put perfectly every time.

Eat-More Bar Squares. An easy candy confection! These chewy and crunchy candy squares are the perfect marriage of peanut and chocolate flavours. Great for gift giving at the Holidays too.

Bumbleberry Crumble. A terrific summertime recipe or even a freezer cleaner at any time of year. Use any combination of berries or chopped summer fruits you like.

Maple Chipotle Barbecue Baked Beans. Sweet, smoky and spicy, these baked beans are the perfect accompaniment to any great southern barbecue meal.