Tender-crisp asparagus with a colourful egg, olive and artichoke garnish makes a beautiful presentation. Drizzling the vinaigrette just prior to serving ensures bright green, crisp asparagus.
This is the Greek variation of lasagna, made with less fuss and less fat, too. It's great for company — make it the day before, then pop it in the oven. Serve with a light green salad tossed with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.
Bacon on a workday? Yes, please! These freezable frittatas are a weekday morning saviour. Heat 'em up in the microwave and enjoy on toast or an English muffin, or on their own with a side of greens or sliced avocado.
Enjoyed at breakfast in Alsace, this bread is also seen on the dessert table. Baba au Rhum is a derivative, and when baked in a kugelhopf or Bundt pan then soaked in rum syrup, it's a spectacular dessert.
This creamy, veggie-rich pasta and meatball combo is the twist on classic spaghetti you didn’t know you needed.
Although arctic char ranges throughout the Northern Hemisphere, Canadian arctic char is unequalled. Baked in a disposable salt crust, the fish is succulent and juicy.
Thyme adds incredible depth of flavour to all sorts of dishes. Here, it's a fragrant partner to sharp Cheddar in the middle and on top of a delicious loaf.
In our family, we prepare rice for all occasions, so this is a definite must-have for Chinese New Year. My mother combines long-grain and glutinous rice, which makes the dish less sticky. If you can get fresh water chestnuts, use 3/4 cup (175 mL) diced.
Studded with chocolate chips and laced with fruity flavour, this pudding reaches perfection under a dollop of vanilla yogurt or ice cream. Serve either warm or cold.
The menu at Locanda Sandi, the Polegatos' country inn, offers this specialty of the town of Valdobbiadene. A variety of meats – chicken, duck, rabbit, pork and veal – cook on a spit over hot coals for five hours. This home version is slow-roasted in the oven to achieve the same melt-in-the-mouth quality. Don't be tempted to use lean cuts of meat – the fat keeps the spiedi succulent.
