Pot Roast Ragù
Rich and sumptuous, this simple slow cooker dish becomes a superstar any day of the week. We wouldn’t blame you if you indulged in a second helping. It’s that good.
Rich and sumptuous, this simple slow cooker dish becomes a superstar any day of the week. We wouldn’t blame you if you indulged in a second helping. It’s that good.
Mini quiches are easier to serve than one big quiche, and they make for an elegant presentation at your holiday brunch. Prep them the night before, then pop them into the oven to reheat in the morning.
This casserole is great for entertaining friends and family. It can be made with any combination of seafood, such as scallops, crab or lobster. Serve with green beans and an endive salad.
As the winter darkness spills into day, the kitchen brightens with cold-weather favourites. But lest you think this means fiddling with pastry, read on for a pie with a new twist — an ever-so-easy scrunched-up phyllo topping. Chicken Pot Pie has never been more delicious.
Toasted whole wheat matzo gives this stuffing wonderful flavour and texture. If you have schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) on hand, substitute it for the oil in the stuffing for added flavour.
Spring rolls are always a big hit at parties, but they are usually deep-fried and high in fat. Baking spring rolls after brushing them with a touch of oil eliminates the need to deep-fry them, without sacrificing that lovely crispy exterior. You can find the wrappers in the freezer section of many grocery stores. Thaw according to package directions before using. Sambal oelek is widely available, but any hot pepper sauce will do.
Ras el hanout offers great bang for your buck in the flavour department. Just a bit of this North African spice blend adds depth to everything from meats to grains to sauces. It can be purchased premixed from Middle Eastern grocery stores or in specialty spice shops. If you can't find it, you can easily make your own using spices you already have on hand.
Heat Rating: Medium The sweet-and-sour flesh of the tamarind tree seedpod is the flavour base for this lively yet mild sauce. Okra, a popular vegetable throughout South and Southeast Asia, thickens the sauce without starch. If you want a little extra heat, make a cut in each hot pepper from the base to the tip without breaking the tip.
These aren't your nonna's meatballs, but they're just as juicy, tender and flavourful. We take this version up a notch with a sweet and savoury glaze that's great in a noodle salad, on personal naan pizzas and bathed in a lemony broth with orzo and zucchini.
Speducci is an Italian traditional meal originating from the Aruzzo region of Italy. Traditionally, Speducci is made with lamb meat cut into small chunks and cubed for inserting into wooden skewers. However, you can choose any type of meat (or vegetable) to build your own unique Speducci, just remember to marinate your choice meat and vegetables overnight for best results.
This would be a great dish to prepare for dad on Father's Day to bring home a taste of Italy and wow him on his special day!
