This juicy dish of mussels in a mouthwatering cider and vegetable broth is just made for mopping up with lots of crusty bread.
The saying that mussels are in season when there’s an “r” in the month holds true, and you can enjoy them fresh from September to April, depending how warm and early autumn and spring are. Brancaster Staithe, in North Norfolk, is particularly famed for this delicious shellfish, and signs outside many cottages proclaim “mussels for sale.” They’re well worth shelling out for.
Crispy and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, these mild fish cakes come alive when served with Tamarind Dip.
Stuffing crispy pancetta and grainy mustard under the skin of the chicken infuses the meat with loads of flavour. Instead of thyme, you can use whatever fresh herb you like, such as rosemary or sage. Serve with Green Beans With Feta Crumbles.
Simmer up any of these flavourful sauces to store in the freezer. About 1 cup (250 mL) sauce is enough for 3 oz (90 g) pasta (spaghetti is ideal), or one serving. In fact, you may want to double the batch; just increase the simmering time by 1-1/2 hours. Serve over pasta with Parmesan and basil in season or parsley. Beef Ragu Fill your kitchen with the wonderful aroma of this simmering ragu, an Italian meat sauce for pasta. For a faster, somewhat smoother sauce, pur?the tomatoes before adding them to the pan and reduce the cooking time by 45 minutes.
Kreplach are classically boiled and served in soup. For a party, we created a fried appetizer version that is fun to serve with toothpicks.
You can treat this chili-inspired stew as a model for pork or lamb. Feel free to replace the lima beans with peas if they're handier or better liked.
Roasting garlic in a suacepan on the stove top takes much less time than oven roasting -- and the results are just as delicious.
A nice change from the traditional spaghetti and meat sauce, this pasta bakes into a pie shell, making the outside layer crispy. Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends two to three servings of meat and alternatives each day. One serving of cooked meat is about 3 ounces (90 grams), on which we are basing the sauce, then we're bulking it up with vegetables. Canned tomato products have the highest amounts of lycopene, which can reduce the risk of certain cancers. Serve with Light Caesar Salad.
