Steamed mussels, butter, white wine, and a glass of Pouilly-Fumé - simple, briny, and wildly satisfying. This classic dish gets a French accent, a flinty Loire pairing, and just enough swagger to turn weeknight seafood into something worth lingering over.

A pot of lentils so good it deserves its own headline. Earthy, comforting, and endlessly adaptable, these heroic lentils play beautifully with crisp-skinned salmon or rich, savoury pork. Add a glass of Canadian wine - bright Riesling or a confident Cabernet Franc - and suddenly dinner feels intentional, cozy, and a little bit celebratory. Proof that simple food, done well, is never boring.