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Along with crisp panko bread crumbs, our intricately spiced, zesty and citrus-spiked 7-spice togarashi blend is sensational used as a coating to dip and fry shrimp in this alluring dish. Exceptional as an appetizer at a Japanese-themed dinner, or served on a tray as finger foods at any gathering.

A masala is a dish with a blend of spices. You can make this vegetarian mushroom version as saucy or dry as you like. It makes a perfect dinner served over rice.

For those hectic weeknights, try our fresh, pre-sliced chicken stir-fry strips. Set the table while the chicken marinates, or put on some rice. You’ll be eating in no time.

Lemongrass, chilies and coriander sprigs (including stems) create an aromatic broth in which to poach mild hoki. Reducing the broth after poaching concentrates the flavour.

Edamame, grains and cheese ensure this unusual and refreshing salad has a main course level of protein.

Breaded chicken can be healthy, when you bake it instead of pan-frying, and serve it with a whole grain pasta-spinach toss. We sneakily added some omega oil to the pasta sauce, so even the fish haters can reap the health benefits.

One sausage is all you need to ramp up the flavour in this fast fish stew. Quick enough to make on a weeknight after work!

This first course soup packs a fibre punch due to the navy beans. Don’t forget to drain the beans after cooking them or the soup will be watery. Serve with hearty wholegrain bread and some crudités to turn it into a main course. Never salt the water when cooking dried beans, or the beans will not fully soften.

Try beginning a tradition of a Sunday night roast at your house. Eating a real sit-down dinner with your family just feels good and is great for maintaining connections. The PC kitchen has lots of recipes to choose from, starting with this juicy pork loin roast.

Eating your colours was never easier than in this chicken dinner featuring baby kale and sweet potatoes.

Canned cream-style corn gives this potato salad a delectable creaminess, without the usual mayo. Perfect for potlucks.

Make this easy hash and top with over-easy eggs for a nutritious weeknight meal. Full of vitamin C and beta-carotene, sweet potato and red pepper are two of the healthiest vegetables you can eat.

Rapini is a green often used in Italian cooking. When choosing a bunch, look for a deep green colour with no yellowed bits, and tight buds. To prepare, cut off bottom inch or so of stalks. Bitter in taste, rapini can stand up to lots of garlic and hot pepper flakes as in this recipe.

Our grain side dish makes a substantial wrap, hearty enough to serve as a dinner entrée. Pack leftover sandwiches for lunch the next day.

Two pounds of turkey thighs yield a surprising amount of meat once it’s pulled off the bone. We think the fat you save by mashing the potatoes with always-low-fat buttermilk and orange juice instead of cream and butter lets you get away with eating the crispy turkey skin! Serve with a green vegetable.

At the PC kitchens, we love stir-fries. They’re loaded with vegetables, quick-to-cook, and a great way to stretch one package of meat to serve a whole family. In this version of beef-broccoli, we’ve even added the rice.

Yogurt serves as both the marinade and the salad dressing in this yummy main course salad. Yogurt and other dairy products are one of the only marinades that truly tenderize poultry and meat, possibly because the calcium activates enzymes that break down proteins, making this chicken truly tender.

If you’re used to strongly-flavoured, too-tough-to-eat-raw, fully-grown kale, our baby kale will be a revelation! Tender and mild, it’s perfect in a salad. Cider vinegar adds a nice bite.

Smoky and complex, our paprika blended with fragrant and exotic spices create an exceptionally delectable spice rub for spatchcock – or flattened – moist and juicy roast chicken.

Juicy and delectable, our herb and garlic-infused lamb burger is sent over the top with the addition of smoky grilled eggplant and zesty feta cheese. Topped with a spoonful of our tart and savoury Spiced Tomato Condiment, this show-stopping burger is an ambrosial flavour combination.

Brushed with our bold and intricately flavoured Japanese-inspired miso marinade, tender-crisp and slightly smoky grilled vegetables pair exceptionally well with chilled soba noodles tossed in vinaigrette.

With an infusion of our exceptional Vanilla Bean Paste, this spin on classic vanilla pudding is an aromatic and creamy sweet treat that’s both elegant and comforting. Top with a few fresh berries or serve with your favourite cookies.

Take whatever notion you have of boxed yellow cake mix and cast it aside, for this show-stopping recipe truly is the icing on the cake! Enriched with eggs, buttermilk, and creamy Normandy-style butter, our moist and rich cake is spread with a luscious dark chocolate frosting that’s simply exquisite.

Classic Parmigiana is updated in this hearty meal-in-one. Crunchy panko breadcrumb-coated chicken is nestled in wilted spinach along with sliced mushrooms packed in their juices. Authentically Italian tomato-based marinara sauce and bubbly mozzarella cheese complete this savoury baked dish.

Delicate and lightly sweetened, the exceptional flavour and texture of these cream cheese-filled and crumble-topped buns is further heightened with the addition of our cherry and vanilla fruit spread baked on top. Exquisite as dessert, they are also ideal as part of a weekend brunch or midday coffee break.

Combined with a zesty sauce of herbs, anchovies, lemon and garlic, our chili-infused spaghetti toss a comforting, warming pasta dish on any night of the week. Poached eggs provide additional rich flavour while croutons add a superb element of crunch.

Exceptional ingredients deserve to be showcased, as in this simply adorned homemade pizza topped with our fresh buffalo milk cheese and with peperoncini peppers in oil. While this dough makes enough for four, freeze extras until next time. Or, quadruple the toppings and throw a pizza party!

Exquisite and elegant, this dinner party appetizer showcases beef tenderloin, seared quickly and served as paper-thin slices. Arugula tossed in lemony vinaigrette, a zesty kick of fiery horseradish-spiked mustard, and shavings of Parmigiano cheese complete this stunning presentation.

Brushed on strips of steak and rolled around crisp peppers and green onions, our Japanese-inspired miso marinade lends rich and bold flavour to these bite-size party-friendly appetizers.

With peppery greens and freshly shaved artichoke hearts, this elegant, company worthy salad is tossed with our French-inspired and Dijon-spiked vinaigrette and presented in an edible bowl made from our superb Sovrano cheese.

Fragrant and comforting, this north Indian-inspired lamb and chickpea-studded stew contains rich, roasted cashews and an aromatic blending of spices, including our cinnamon, clove and coriander-spiked Garam Masala.

Butter tarts are a Canadian favourite, but it can be a bit fussy to make individual tarts. Simplify with this square version. Our shortbread cookie mix is the base, so no pie pastry to make!

Individual puff pastry-topped portions are loaded with hearty chicken, tender-crisp vegetables, and tarragon spiked Dijon-style mustard – all bound in a rich, velvety sauce. Baked until bubbly, golden brown and puffed on top, these superlative ‘pies’ create an elegant presentation.

Make an impression serving this classic gourmet appetizer to your most gastronomically enthusiastic of guests. Made with minced fresh beef tenderloin, the bold flavours of capers, parsley and anchovies, and enhanced with our zesty French herb-infused Dijon-style mustard.

With oregano, thyme, sumac and roasted sesame seeds, za’atar is used here as a fragrant, slightly fruity and nutty spice rub that contributes exceptional flavour. This quick method for roasting flattened chicken seals in juices while creating a crisp and deep golden brown crust.

Tender roast pork tenderloin is simply sublime drizzled with a luxuriously rich pan sauce made with our Vidal grape ice wine syrup and a touch of rich creamery butter. Slice and serve roast on mashed potatoes and with crisp sugar snap peas to complete the meal.

Crispy and creamy, these delectable hors d’oeuvre are sure to be popular with your guests. They also suit making ahead, making them a great choice when you’re busy getting ready for a party.

Scallopini is a traditional Italian dish where thinly sliced veal is breaded and pan-fried. Often is it then smothered in tomato sauce and cheese, but we’ve lightened things up with a fresh and lemony arugula salad instead.

Our Easy-Carve leg of lamb makes a no-fuss dinner. Your only work is making a couple of quick vegetable side dishes while the roasted lamb rests.

Edamame add a fresh note to this creamy chicken carbonara. Perfect for a family dinner, but also fancy enough to serve to dinner guests.

Potato frittata is a great staple recipe that you can make when the cupboard’s practically bare, substituting what you have on hand. Use Cheddar or Jack cheese if you have no Gruyère; use parsley or chives if you have no basil; and use ricotta or cream cheese if you have no mascarpone.

Glazed meatballs are always a popular hors d’oeuvre, made even tastier here by using our meaty new PC Sirloin Meatballs.

These luscious squares are perfect at the holidays when time is tight but you need to bake for guests. They’ll never guess you started with a cookie mix!

Spiced potatoes and peas are a traditional roti filling. With PC Roti Flatbread, you can easily make these at home even if your town does not have any Indian take-outs. Feel free to spice it up with some hot sauce.

Jackie Koh submitted the winner in the Recipe to Riches hors d’oeuvre category with this delectable Korean-spiced meatball. Serve with toothpicks or cocktail picks.

This stand-out Recipe to Riches recipe combines two favourite flavours- chocolate and dulce de leche. It won the cookies & squares category for Tracey Rigden.

Cathy Ferguson took the prize in the Recipes to Riches condiments & dips category with this amazing dip, full of all your favourite deli flavours.

This nutty candy wafer was the Recipe to Riches winner in the candies & chocolates category, submitted by Don Harquail.