Not all soba noodles are created equal. Check the ingredient list on the package to make sure your noodles have been made with 100 percent buckwheat flour. (Many brands use a mix of buckwheat and regular wheat flour.) Look for gluten-free soba noodles in health food stores.
Serve up this simple and flavourful soy-glazed cod and crunchy bok choy toss for a light but satisfying dinner on busy weeknights.
Commercial gluten-free breads can be a little dense, but this loaf delivers a fine texture that you won't believe. And with sweet cinnamon and raisins, it becomes the most delicious breakfast staple.
Jewel-toned cranberries add tartness to an otherwise sweet and buttery nut filling. Cranberries are available year round in the produce and freezer sections of most supermarkets.
Toasting the bread beforehand means you won't have to worry about sogginess, while adding flavourful pork sausage keeps it moist in the oven.
Balsamic cherry tomatoes and crisp croutons pair perfectly with simple seared fish. Cooking tomatoes until their skins start to ripple brings out their inherent sweetness, making a delicious complement to the buttery halibut.
Frizzled onions add instant sophistication to even the most humble side dish. Garlic and hot pepper flakes infuse the oil—and the Swiss chard—with flavour.
Buttery haricots verts, or French green beans, take on the umami flavour of miso paste in this festive side dish. Crunchy pepitas, which are hulled pumpkin seeds, add texture and a subtle nuttiness that complements the tender-crisp beans.
Cooking whole, unpeeled potatoes takes a bit longer, but it's the secret to getting the perfect potato salad texture. Toasting the spices before adding them to the dressing gets rid of any raw flavour. Sprinkle with additional cilantro just before serving.
