Cacciatore Sauce

For a good dose of comfort, a bowl of spaghetti is always welcome. To switch up from your usual Bolognese, try this cacciatore sauce with diced chicken thighs, pancetta and mushrooms. The tomato-based sauce, which is reduced along with chicken broth, becomes rich and delicious. Simply boil some pasta and warm the sauce before serving.

White Naan Pizzas with Sour Cream

White pizza gets its name due to its lack of tomato sauce, replaced with one made from cheese and cream. In this recipe, we went with a blend of sour cream (perfect for using your leftovers!), Parmesan cheese and chili pepper. Spread it on naan bread, and then top with salami, red onion and parsley, which add texture and flavour.

Baked Pork Chops with Quick Barbecue Sauce

These pork chops are coated with a dry rub consisting of paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder and salt, which quickly brings them flavour as they cook on a baking sheet. Serve with a quick and easy barbecue sauce made with ketchup and maple syrup, for a meal the whole family will love.

Baked Pasta with Ricotta and Spinach

For a meal the whole family will love, you can’t go wrong with comforting and flavourful pasta. Make a sauce with tomato coulis and chicken broth, in which you boil the short pasta. Place them in a baking dish with wilted spinach and creamy ricotta and then broil until browned. It’ll be a surefire hit!

Tofu and Vegetable Curry

This tofu curry is a quick and easy vegetarian meal you can whip up on a weeknight. With a rich and creamy sauce consisting of coconut milk, tomatoes and spices that coat the tofu and the vegetables, you’re in for a fragrant and comforting meal.

Beet and Feta Salad

For some local flavour even in winter, put beets front and centre, like we do at Café RICARDO restaurants, whether as a starter or a main dish. In this recipe, they’re presented in different colours and shapes, and are served with pesto feta, candied pecans and fried quinoa to create a magnificent dish.