March is a month of transition. Winter is receding and spring is making a grand entrance (although some days it seems that Mother Nature can’t make up her mind). This month, try a few new recipes and get the kids to help—we’ve even got St. Paddy Day treats to sweeten the deal!

1. The Ultimate Roast Chicken
Knowing how to perfectly roast a chicken is one of the best skills you can learn. Our fail-proof technique is ideal for a weekend dinner and the leftovers make for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Photography by Jeff Coulson

2. Classic Bouillabaisse
If you close your eyes and savour a bite of this fragrant seafood stew, you can almost imagine yourself sitting on the French Riviera under the warm Mediterranean sun. Almost.


Photography by Ryan Szulc

3. Seared Salmon with Cauliflower Colcannon
Skip the potatoes and try cauliflower as the base for a nutrient-packed Irish colcannon. Omega-rich salmon, available year-round, makes this a guilt-free meal.


Photography by Joe Kim

4. Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts
Make the most of winter citrus with these cute mini tarts. The bright yellow filling will remind you of sunny spring days to come.


Photography by Jeff Coulson

5. Slow Cooker Rare Beef Pho
Slow cooking the bones is the key to a rich and fragrant beef broth, the perfect base for a steaming bowl of pho topped with your favourite garnishes.


Photography by Jeff Coulson

6. Maple Fudge
Come March, the sap in sugar maple trees starts to run, signally the beginning of maple syrup season. After a visit to the sugar bush, make this classic maple fudge!


Photography by Ryan Szulc

7. Alphabet Soup
Kids will love making and eating this fun vegetable and pasta soup. Ask them to look for a specific letter or spell out a word and turn lunchtime into learning time!

8. Stripey Chocolate Peanut Butter Loaf
No one will turn down a slice of this fun and delicious loaf! Lining the bottom of the pan and up the sides with parchment paper (a few inches above the pan’s edge) is key to keeping all the batter in the right place.
 

Photography by Jeff Coulson

9. Irish Cream Brownie Bites
Give a nod to the Irish with these ganache-topped treats, the perfect accompaniment to a pint of green beer!


Photography by Jeff Coulson

10. I rish Cream Pots of Gold
No need to search for the end of a rainbow with this decadent and boozy dessert.


Photography by Jeff Coulson

Looking for ways to use up leftover roast chicken? Check out these 10 delicious and easy recipes.

What goes best with roast chicken and gravy? Hands down, The Ultimate Crispy Roasted Potatoes!