Tomato Shrimp Soup
Use ripe tomatoes for this soup. At this time of year, hot-house tomatoes are your best bet – the small, sweet "cocktail tomatoes" have good flavour. Adjust the number of hot peppers to your taste.
Use ripe tomatoes for this soup. At this time of year, hot-house tomatoes are your best bet – the small, sweet "cocktail tomatoes" have good flavour. Adjust the number of hot peppers to your taste.
If you're making this fresh and flavourful salad ahead of time, store it in a large shallow airtight container for easy tossing. Better yet, just close the lid and give it a good shake.
Although flank steak is tender enough to grill and eat right away, it's even better when you marinate it. A resealable plastic bag makes a useful transportable marinating container. Slicing across the grain and serving no more than medium-rare ensures maximum tenderness.
This shortcut version of the cubano sandwich uses marinated pork tenderloin instead of a large pork roast.
Cooking a fresh lobster ensures great taste. If you are short on time, many fish markets will cook it for you.
This thick and hearty soup has a subtle kick to it, but if you prefer a bit more heat, increase the curry paste to 1 tbsp. Cooking the mushrooms on the side gives them a nice golden colour and prevents them from becoming waterlogged in the broth.
This pupu (Hawaiian for appetizer) is a popular find on many island menus. Choose sushi-grade tuna for best results.For tostada base, choose thick wonton wrappers, such as Wing's brand. As well as salsa, try Wasabi Cream sauce. If you want to serve both sauces, divide both in half.
These one-bite hors d'oeuvres deliciously deliver the traditional Thai sensations of hot, sour, salty and sweet.
A great source of iron, this beef salad pairs spicy jerk seasonings with sweet grilled peppers. Leftovers taste great for lunch the next day.
