It's not a picnic without watermelon. We've swapped the tuna in a traditional Hawaiian poke bowl for sweet, juicy cubes of the fruit and turned up the heat with chipotle and fresh ginger. This recipe makes extra dressing, so you'll have plenty for your next salad.
Red lentils are a budget-friendly source of fibre and protein, and they cook from dried in no time. Serve with hot sauce for drizzling over top and warm naan for dipping into the soft egg yolk. Cost: $3 per serving
This twist on shepherd's pie features smoky, spicy chorizo and flavourful Oka cheese. A casserole this large will take several days to thaw in the fridge, so don't worry if it's still a bit firm after thawing for a day. The partial thawing just allows it to reheat a bit more evenly.
The secret to making the lightest and crispiest tempura is using club soda in the batter. To achieve the best texture, you’ll also want to use the batter right after mixing. Serve with a bit of sea salt, or with a mix of tempura sauce and grated daikon for dipping.
Weeknight entertaining is a breeze when you put your slow cooker to work! Adding a bit of flour to the sauce at the end of cooking turns it into a rich gravy to serve alongside the roast. Green peas and mashed sweet potatoes make great accompaniments to this hearty cold-weather dish.
Chilaquiles (pronounced "chee-lah-KEE-lehs") is a Mexican dish that traditionally simmers leftover tortillas in zesty salsa. Our version is a one-pan wonder loaded with zucchini, tomatillo salsa, eggs and tortilla chips that are soft in the pan’s centre and crispy around the edge.
With rich fudge and buttery oatmeal cookie in every bite, these bars are the ultimate indulgent treat.
