Quick Weeknight Dinners

Fresh vegetables, citrusy vinaigrette and a kick of jalapeño make this sunny pasta salad a staple for weeknight dinners and family barbecues.

Delicious with a balsamic and apricot jam marinade. Serve with an easy mango-lentil salad and a white-blend wine.

Fire up the grill and try these spicy skewers tonight. Once your family gets a taste of this curried chicken, it will be in high demand all summer long.

Corn lends a nutty sweetness to risotto, and this recipe is a great way to use up leftover cobs. Try adding grape tomatoes, chopped mushrooms or spinach along with the corn. Or add fresh shrimp or small scallops to risotto during the last few minutes of cooking time, covering the pot to allow them to gently cook through.

Years of living in Mexico City left me with a profound appreciation for elotes and esquites—street corn and a corn-based dish with kernels and melted cheese. This chowder is inspired by those flavours. It’s perfect for dinner and a great way to use up the bounty of corn season. —Diala Canelo