Harissa Grilled Chicken with Spiced Whole Grains
Harissa paste—a North African condiment made with chilies, cumin and coriander—spices up this simple grilled dish. On another night, try the harissa glaze on grilled steak or salmon.
Harissa paste—a North African condiment made with chilies, cumin and coriander—spices up this simple grilled dish. On another night, try the harissa glaze on grilled steak or salmon.
These crisp, light and nutty cookies make an impressive addition to any sweets tray. Draping the still-warm cookies over a greased rolling pin creates their signature curve; for a more subtle curve, use a wider-barrelled rolling pin, and for a more exaggerated shape, use a narrow one.
Just a switch from the standard tuna in a classic Niçoise salad gives this composed salad a new twist. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes or hard-cooked eggs. If you are not a fan of tarragon, substitute finely chopped fresh chives.
Tangy goat cheese and crispy kale adorn this velvety starter that's perfect for warming up on a cold day. Roasting the root vegetables brings out their natural sweetness, resulting in a more flavourful soup.
Similar to a schnitzel or cutlet, this easy dish is delicious served either hot or cold in a sandwich. Or you can serve it with steamed rice and a salad for a complete meal. If you can't find mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine), you can substitute 1 tbsp (15 mL) each boiling water and granulated sugar.
Roasting all but one of the garlic cloves pumps up flavour to the max without having the overpowering taste of raw cloves. Roast a few extra heads and spread the soft cloves onto toasted baguette slices or crackers for a tasty snack.
Watch how The Canadian Living Test Kitchen makes this lamb recipe in our video, How to prepare a rack of lamb.
Gisela Fleich of Mount Brydges, Ont., is from Estonia, where this special bread is as common for birthday celebrations as chocolate cake is in Canada. Her children appreciate being feted with this taste of heritage baking, and Gisela also surprises friends of Estonian background on their birthdays.
Move over, plain old french fries! Here, we've used an array of root vegetables to make the most of the fall bounty, but feel free to pick and choose which veggies you want to include. Separate the roots for a colour-blocked effect; or, if you want to mix them, toss them together—just wait until they're cooked, otherwise the beets will stain the other veggies.
