Photo, Roberto Caruso.
The Chatelaine Kitchen released more than 100 recipes in 2019, and we wanted to see which ones reigned supreme. We compiled the numbers and found that this year, Chatelaine readers showed a propensity for all things rhubarb, lots of delicious baked goods and yummy, seasonally appropriate dinners. Scroll through the gallery and revisit some of our fan favourites, until you hit the coveted number one.
20. A clean, cool and refreshing dip to enjoy with crudite, grilled veg or chicken. Get this classic homemade tzatziki recipe.
Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.19. Saucy coconut noodles make a warm and slurp-worthy dinner on a winter night. Get our coconut shrimp noodle recipe.
(Photo: Carmen Cheung)18. Super easy yet satisfying, these tasty squash wedges pack a lot of flavour with garlic and cayenne. Try this roasted spiced squash wedges recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Ashley Denton. rnProp styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.17. Oatmeal-stuffed apples is basically the breakfast version of apple crisp. Add a drizzle of honey to make them even tastier. Get this oatmeal-stuffed apples recipe here.
Photo, Erik Putz.16. Mini hot cross buns are perfect for Easter. When made this way, they’re just like monkey bread! Get this mini hot cross buns recipe.
Mini hot cross buns. Photo, Roberto Caruso.15. A spring greens salad made with asparagus, fresh peas or roasted chickpeas, cucumbers, radishes, butter lettuce and a cup of mint leaves. Get this spring greens salad recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.14. A hearty, one-dish main packed with plant-based protein and vegetables inspired by Scottish haggis. Topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, it's a comforting warm-weather meal for everyone. Get our vegetarian haggis cottage pie recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.13. We could eat this at least once a week. The fluffy white rice, saucy bites of chicken and sweet pineapple with lightly sautéed vegetables are dinnertime perfection. Get the sweet and sour chicken stir fry with pineapple and peppers recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.12. A four-cookie batch featuring CBD oil, dark chocolate and nuts, with the option to add a THC buzz. Try our small-batch anti-anxiety CBD cookies recipe after you check out our beginner’s guide to CBD.
Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Irene Ngo. Prop styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.11. The perfect mix and match meal, that can also be made quickly! This recipe is also easy to take vegetarian if you want, just swap out the beef for extra-firm tofu, lightly fried in oil to crisp up the edges. Get our teriyaki beef stir-fry recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.10. Studded with rhubarb and gherkins, this creamy, tangy side dish won’t be sidelined for long. Get this creamy rhubarb potato salad.
(Photo: Erik Putz)9. Here’s a delicious idea: Fill a Mason jar with June’s best bounty (luscious local strawberries), mix in a couple spoonfuls of sugar and some gin, and then (the hardest part) wait a few days. Add a splash to sparkling wine or tonic, and you’ll have the perfect elixir for warm nights on the back deck. Get this strawberry gin fizz recipe.
Photo, Ashley Capp.8. This recipe is permanently part of our winter rotation. Caramelized veggies, perfectly cooked meatballs and a zesty tahini dressing, all garnished with crunchy apple slices makes this dish a party in a bowl. Get our baked meatballs with roasted vegetables recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.7. Yes, with the right ingredients, you CAN have cookies for breakfast. Here we’ve mixed a homemade granola of oats, pumpkin seeds, coconut and flax, and turned it into a breakfast cookies recipe that helps you take on the day well-fed and with a smile on your face. Get this blueberry granola breakfast cookies recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.6. Rhubarb-apple crisp is the spring version of your favourite fall recipe. Get this rhubarb-apple crisp recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.5. This cozy confection—decadent cake enrobed in a silken sauce—provides a delicious excuse to stay in for dessert. Serve it up in individual dishes or dig right in. Get the recipe for this chocolate pudding cake.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.4. Harissa spice adds a modern flavour to a crowd-favourite tuna casserole. Get the recipe for this modern tuna casserole.
(Photo: Carmen Cheung)3. Rhubarb coffee cake with a streusel topping is a tasty spring treat. Get this rhubarb coffee cake recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.2. These peach cobbler muffins are one delicious way to use these lush, juicy stone fruits while they are in season. Get this peach cobbler muffin recipe.
Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.1. Rhubarb is the star of the show in this classic sweet-tart pie. Get this classic rhubarb custard pie recipe.
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