It’s not just big steaks and smokehouse ribs that can spice up your barbecue this summer. Light, healthy, and full of flavour, these kabobs do the trick.

Drool worthy lunch munchies. The mere mention of this classic sandwich makes us salivate in anticipation. The time investment is huge, but the pay off even greater.

As spring shifts into summer and the sun makes more frequent appearances, why not celebrate with this refreshing salad.

Beat the winter blues with this chunky, beefy beauty of a soup. Guaranteed you’ll not go hungry.

After the holidays, big fatty foods take a backseat while we recover from holiday meals. Warmth though, is still a necessity and this hearty (but healthy) chicken stew fits the bill.

After serving this soup on the deck for Wrapped in the Valley, we were inundated by calls and emails from visitors eager to try it at home. Many thanks to J. Mark Hand from Hospitality on Hand for providing his secret recipe.

“Savoury Pie For A Hearty Fall Dinner”

Whether built out of leftovers from last night’s dinner or made fresh to order, this chicken, leek and potato pie is infinitely customizable to your own gourmet cravings.

“Hearty Fall Soup To Fill the Belly and Warm The Toes”

Often eaten to break the fast at dinner during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, this Moroccan soup has the stuffing to make a meal on it’s own. Grab a hunk of your favourite fresh-baked bread and dig in!

Whether you choose to look at it as an upscale ham-and-cheese sandwich or a French bistro staple, a Croque Monsieur hits the spot.

Sometimes incredibly simple equals incredibly tasty, which is exactly the case with this take on a Mediterranean summer salad. Just remember fresh makes best, so with simplistic concoctions like this, make sure your ingredients are top notch.