Smart Tips

Homemade ravioli taste great but the thought of spending the time making fresh pasta can be daunting. Wonton wrappers to the rescue! They allow you to make fresh ravioli anytime in a fraction of the time.

When the weather gets cold, it's time to stock your pantry with ingredients for a hearty soup. These recipes are the perfect meal in a bowl.

Something's fishy in here: these two recipes are a welcome break from meat and pack tons of flavour.

Orange juice concentrate provides the citrus flavour in these easy roast chicken pieces, but the secret to their appetizing glaze is a jar of currant jelly. Orange-scented rice rounds out the meal.

Mousses tend to be high in fat from heavy cream. This lightened mushroom version uses whipped reduced-fat cream cheese to slash calories without sacrificing taste. Serve as a side dish for chicken or beef. Or, serve as a spread with crackers.

Here's a quick dinner-party dish featuring the bold Sicilian flavours of sweet-tart balsamic vinegar, olives and refreshing orange juice. With vegetables, pork and rice, this dish makes a satisfying meal by itself.

Braising is an ideal method for keeping fish moist and succulent. When the simmering liquid includes coconut milk, you get an infusion of intoxicating tropical aroma as well. Serve this Malay stew with noodles or rice to soak up the fragrant broth.

Roast turkey lends itself well to rubs and pastes because the slow cooking allows the flavours to permeate the meat. Store-bought pesto saves loads of prep time and imparts a fresh herb and garlic flavour to turkey.

These simple bite-sized recipes are great to have on hand when you want to entertain, but are short on time.

Gnocchi are the perfect canvas for the light and aromatic flavours of pesto. Here, some of the traditional basil is replaced by peppery arugula, which perfectly complements the seared shrimp.

Canned water chestnuts usually turn up in stir-fries and salads. Here, they lend fantastic crunch to phyllo-wrapped pastries. You can prepare and refrigerate these up to eight hours before serving; just add a few minutes to the cooking time.

Make this terrine to start an alfresco summer dinner. A purée of buttermilk and cooked potato gives it rich texture and down-to-earth flavour that perfectly complements the lightness of the fish.

Don't throw out that leftover spaghetti sauce. Instead, use it in unexpected — and tasty — new ways. Here are some ideas.

Don't throw out that leftover salad dressing. Instead, use it in unexpected — and tasty — new ways. Here are some ideas.

Canned goods aren't for a rainy day — they're for today! Use fruit or tuna to jazz up meals in the most unexpected of ways.

Looking for a satiating, flavourful dinner tonight? Try this delectable Peking duck or cornish hen recipe.

In this elegant main dish, Earl Grey tea adds the subtle citrus aromas of bergamot, a small sour orange with a wonderfully aromatic peel.

Turkey cutlets are tailor-made for quick-and-easy weeknight dinners. Honey-mustard pretzels keep these cutlets from tasting like the same old dish. The crushed nuggets pack a lot of seasoning and make an ideal crunchy breading.

If your meals are begging for an extra jolt, look to these novel ways to use hot pepper sauce.

Potatoes are the perfect side for any dish, whether it be a quick weekday dinner or a Sunday roast. Your family is sure to love the recipes below.