Food and Drink

Slices of tofu are lightly coated in a batter, fried until golden and drained before being topped with a tangy, Chinese-style lemon sauce.

This easy-to-prepare and comforting Italian-style bean soup is topped with homemade herb- and garlic-flavoured croutons.

This meat-free miso ramen features shiitake mushrooms, dried kombu, ginger, garlic and chili sauce

Chef Eric Akis suggests serving this decadent clear soup as a starter on a special occasion, such as New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day dinner.

This filling, easy-to-prepare soup is rich with bits of turkey, nutritious quinoa, yams and other vegetables. Any leftover soup you have will freeze well.

Poached eggs are set on toasted egg muffins with chorizo sausage and a rich, vibrant green avocado sauce for a Southwest- style breakfast or brunch dish.

Roasting vegetables gives them a rich, sweetened flavour that balances the tangy/acidic tastes of the tomato sauce and cheese they’re layered with in this hearty lasagna.

Apple cider and mustard highlight of a sauce to serve over the pork

Seasoned meatballs served with a beguiling pomegranate juice-based sauce can do double duty — serve them as an appetizer or as a main course with side dishes.

Here’s a comforting supper of tomatoey sausages, beans and kale all cooked in a skillet on the stovetop.