This hearty best-loved favourite has a new twist with cornmeal polenta layers instead of noodles. If you hesitate at the word polenta, take courage. It's surprisingly easy to make, colourful and delicious.
The tournedos, seasoned chestnut patties, are the specialty of chef de cuisine David Berggren. While they're worth every minute they take to make, in a pinch you can omit them and simply enjoy this toss of greens and endive with the toasted walnuts.
Piadina, an Italian flatbread, hails from Emilia-Romagna, a region famous for Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Essentially a street food snack, it easily becomes a meal paired with Lambrusco, their regional sparkling wine.
Thick sauce and juicy chunks of chicken and vegetables, topped off with fluffy dumplings, combine to make this stew the ultimate comfort food.
Cooking the shallots until caramelized creates the flavour base, and their subtle sweetness naturally balances out the sharp blue cheese. If you're not a fan of blue, try extra-old Cheddar instead.
This is boeuf en daube, a traditional French dish of large chunks of beef marinated in wine and slow-braised in a sealed casserole. It's renowned for its rich, fresh, luscious flavours and ease of preparation. The optional pig's foot (trotter) gives extra body to the sauce by adding natural gelatin. Check with your butcher for the lean thick-cut bacon and the pig's foot, halved lengthwise at the store.
Because these individual lasagnas use light cheeses, they are lower in calories and fat than store-bought versions.
A bit of pesto adds complexity to this quick sauce, without the need to simmer it for hours. This recipe feeds a larger group, so it's perfect for easy entertaining, but it can easily be halved for an everyday dinner. Top the ragù with a bit of extra shaved Parmesan, if desired. Serve with our Sautéed Kale with Golden Raisins.
