20 Chatelaine Recipes Our Staffers Love
One-pan pasta primavera. Photo, Roberto Caruso.
From appetizers to main dishes to desserts, here are 20 tried-and-true Chatelaine recipes we love.
Classic Apple Crisp
"This apple crisp recipe is basic in the best sense of the word: quick and easy to make, out of wholesome, homey ingredients you very likely already have on hand. The result is fragrant and delicious." — Denise Balkissoon, executive editor
Try this Classic Apple Crisp recipe.
One-Pan Primavera Pasta
"I'm a huge fan of kitchen and cooking hacks, so I was fully on board when one-pot pastas were trending. One of my favourites is this spring-inspired one-pan primavera pasta." — Irene Ngo, food content director
Try this One-Pan Primavera Pasta recipe.
Classic Lasagna
"I absolutely love this classic lasagna recipe—it's so delicious, it's a celebration in and of itself. There's no getting around the fact that it's labour-intensive, but unlike many of life's labour intensive projects, it does not disappoint. I've been making it at least once a year for the past decade and on the rare times that I've strayed and tried another lasagna recipe, it was never, ever worth it. It's now my one and only, and I suspect it will become yours, too." — Maureen Halushak, editor-in-chief
Try this Celebration Lasagna recipe.
Instant Pot Yogurt
"I usually make this dish once a week. It's super easy, tasty and has removed a big source of plastic waste from my life." — Martha Beach, freelancer
Try this Instant Pot Yogurt recipe.
Maple Custard Oatmeal
"Maple custard oatmeal takes a humble breakfast food to new heights. Seriously, if you don’t think you like oatmeal, this recipe might just change your mind. With a velvety smooth texture and subtle sweetness, it’s a healthy dish that feels as indulgent as dessert. I like to make it on lazy Sunday mornings and because the leftovers keep well in the fridge, I can enjoy it during the week, too." — Amy Grief, freelancer
Try this Maple Custard Oatmeal recipe.
Creamy Mushroom Paté
"The creamy mushroom paté is probably my favourite appetizer to come out of the Chatelaine Kitchen. The combination of fresh and dried mushrooms adds lots of delicious umami flavour, and you can serve it with crostini, crackers or vegetables. It's basically a vegetarian version of chicken liver pate." — Irene Ngo, food content director
This this Creamy Mushroom Paté recipe.
Fruit And Nut Steel-Cut Oats
"The slow cooker I received as a gift sat unopened in a box for approximately three years before I decided to try it out (yes, I am a creature of habit and no, I am not a very experienced cook. How did you guess?!). After weeks of making overnight chilis and stews, I was THRILLED to discover you could make a week's worth of tasty, stick-to-your-ribs breakfast in it. This recipe is ridiculously easy and the seven minutes it takes before bedtime makes me feel very accomplished when I have breakfast waiting for me the next morning." — Jennifer Berry, managing editor, Flare
Try this Fruit And Nut Steel-Cut Oats recipe.
Beet Hummus
"Delicious and colourful, it's now my go-to for potlucks or events. It looks so pretty when it’s set out with veggies and pita. Sweet, savoury and healthy to boot. Plus the walnuts give it a hearty flavour." — Martha Beach, freelancer
Vegetarian Haggis Cottage Pie
"I have made a lot of vegetarian shepherd's pie recipes with varying degrees of success. But this one is a winner, and cozily perfect for a cold day. It's also doable on a weeknight if you're not in a rush (it takes about 40 minutes, as the recipe promises), and my two kids both had seconds, which is almost unheard of." — Gillian Grace, deputy editor
Try this Vegetarian Haggis Cottage Pie recipe.
Mushroom Grain Bowl
"This recipe has it all, the meatiness of mushrooms, tangy red wine vinegar and creamy goat cheese. Plus the lentils add enough protein to make it filling as a meal—though it also makes a great side." — Simone Olivero, senior editor, Today's Parent
Try this Mushroom Grain Bowl recipe.
Coconut Shrimp Noodles
"I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and the ingredients are all very easy to find at your average grocery store—no need for a special trip. Aside from that, it's also very yummy—the sauce is the perfect mix of sweet and spicy, the noodles are the perfect vessel for the sauce and the snow peas contrast the heaviness of the coconut milk." — Rebecca Gao, freelancer
Try this Coconut Shrimp Noodles recipe.
Chickpea And Sweet Potato Curry
"I love this quick version, and when I have more time on a weekend I'll make a big slow-cooked version that also includes lentils and garam masala. Great for feeding a group of friends on a winter evening." — Martha Beach, freelancer
Try this Chickpea And Sweet Potato Curry recipe.
Gingery Ramen With Eggs
"This is the perfect dish to warm up with on a chilly night. It comes together quickly, has just the right amount of kick and you can swap in a different green like broccoli or kale if you don't have bok choy on hand." — Simone Olivero, senior editor, Today's Parent
Try this Gingery Ramen With Eggs recipe.
Sesame-Ginger-Beet Quinoa Bowl
This is a colourful, hearty, healthy and delicious recipe that will make all those New Year's resolutions seem doable. (It also taught me how to use beet greens, which previously I'd tossed in the compost). The leftovers make a great lunch, and the dressing is kid friendly (mine love anything that pairs honey and sesame oil). Pull out the food processor to make the grating go more quickly. — Gillian Grace, deputy editor
Try this Sesame-Ginger-Beet Quinoa Bowl recipe.
Classic Steak With Spicy Thai Sauce
"This Classic Steak with Spicy Thai Sauce is inspired by a dish I had in Thailand when I lived there. The sauce is like a Thai version of salsa verde and uses cilantro and mint. It's so good and addictive!" — Irene Ngo, food content director
Try this Classic Steak With Spicy Thai Sauce recipe.
Ginger Crackle Cookies
"I love a good ginger molasses cookie anytime of year, not just around the holidays. And this recipe delivers. It’s super easy and in just a few minutes, yields a couple trays of sweet and spicy cookies (that pair perfectly with a cup of tea) that I can snack on whenever a craving hits. These cookies are a solid crowd-pleaser and disappear quickly whenever I bring them to family events." — Amy Grief, freelancer
Try this Ginger Crackle Cookies recipe.
Coconut Shag Cake
This is a nice spin on a classic yellow cake, with coconut instead of vanilla. It's also easy and unfussy and will work as a birthday cake. — Gillian Grace, deputy editor
Try this Coconut Shag Cake recipe.
Classic Butter Tart
"I've made the butter tarts and they were great! Huge hit. They were a bit finicky to make but I followed the instructions exactly (ie: refrigerating dough for 20 minutes, opening the oven for 10 seconds when you turn down the heat) and it was well worth it. Pastry was perfectly browned, and the filling consistency was just right. Tasted delicious. I made them last year and I definitely would make them again." — Claire Gagne, senior editor, Today's Parent
Try this Classic Butter Tart recipe.
Classic Coconut Cream Pie
"Despite looking complicated, this special occasion recipe is actually approachable. I love how much thought went into making this the ultimate coconut cream pie—there’s coconut in the crust and before you top the crust with vanilla custard, you paint it with melted white chocolate for an extra hit of flavour. This pie is truly impressive to serve and tastes even better than it looks." — Amy Grief, freelancer
Try this Classic Coconut Cream Pie recipe.
Gingerbread Layer Cake With Brown-Butter Icing
"This recipe intimidated me at first, but I made it for a Christmas party and it was a hit. Not only does this recipe combine my two favourite things (cake and gingerbread) but the browned butter icing adds a really great balance to an otherwise spice-heavy dessert. I've since adapted this recipe to make cupcakes!" — Rebecca Gao, freelancer
Try this Gingerbread Layer Cake With Brown-Butter Icing recipe.
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