Mint and turmeric add a unique flair to this minestrone-esque soup.
Watch how Canadian Living's Senior Food Specialist Alison Kent prepares this fragrant dish in our Test Kitchen video: Biryani-Inspired Vegetable Rice.
If you like, substitute 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint or dill for the dried mint; add with the parsley.
Filling, nutritious and inexpensive, you can't go wrong with a meal made out of Peasant Soup served with fresh crusty bread on the side.
Thanks to wholesome lentils and umami-rich mushrooms and soy sauce, even meat lovers will enjoy this vegetarian take on a traditionally meaty comfort-food classic. For faster prep, pulse together the mushrooms, onion and carrot in a food processor until they're finely chopped.
Packing salads in individual plastic containers or jars, means that you won't need to include serving plates. If you're not on the go, create the layers in a large, straight-sided glass serving bowl for colourful effect.
This recipe combines traditional North African flavours with the subtle sweetness of currants. Lamb shanks are best when cooked for a long time over low heat, making them ideal for the slow cooker. Serve with couscous.
