Mushrooms, Bacon and Swiss Chard With Gemelli
Feb 11, 2011
Lentils, rice and vegetable flakes make a colourful, healthy gift for vegetarians — or anyone who enjoys hearty soup. Look for the ingredients at bulk-food stores. Include a set of soup bowls and the recipe for Lentil Soup (see below) with this mix.
Either warm or cold, this thick, creamy soup, with its vibrant accents of vinegar and sour cream, makes taste buds sing.
Coating the wings in a blend of cornstarch and salt before baking draws out excess moisture, guaranteeing an irresistibly crisp and crunchy texture. It makes these wings much tastier (and healthier) than their deep-fried counterparts.
Frozen spinach is a handy standby ingredient you can use instead of fresh. Since Melissa needs to avoid dairy, she can top the soup with crunchy croutons, but a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a swirl of pesto would be heavenly, too.
This garlicky, silky smooth soup will be sure to ward off vampires.
Beef strips mixed with black bean sauce makes this a savoury, slightly peppery main course. Serve over steamed white rice.
You actually get three smaller loaves in this recipe, which uses canned chipotle peppers for a nice spicy kick.
