Rotisserie chicken jump-starts this saucy noodle dish. Bruising the lemongrass and ginger releases their flavours without breaking them into pieces that are difficult to remove before serving.
Serve this colourful stir-fry atop a bed of steaming whole grain rice.
Be it a multitiered bamboo, electric or metal basket, a large steamer is invaluable if you're trying to reduce fat content. (Our favourite and least expensive option is the bamboo version.) For 10 more diabetes-friendly recipes that will help you lower your intake of fat and high-glycemic carbohydrates, check out Mealtimes made easy in the June 2005 issue of Canadian Living.
Combine classic Christmas pudding flavours with ice cream, et voila; an updated, simple-to-prepare dessert. The best part? You can make it up to five days ahead. If you prefer, serve it with Orange Grand Marnier Sauce.
Madras curry powder, a mix of spices including fenugreek, coriander, cumin and turmeric, is often hotter than other curry powders. Slow cooking mellows out the heat leaving an intensely flavourful curry. Look for Madras curry powder in the spice or ethnic food aisles. Serve wrapped up in a warm roti or with rice.
Classic and colourful, this is a striking salad both in looks and flavour.
“This recipe is inspired by one of the most popular items on the menu at my family's restaurant in Ottawa,” says Food specialist Irene Fong. “My uncle used flat rice noodles in his version, but udon is easier to cook. The restaurant has long since closed, but this recipe is a reminder of the dishes my family loves.”
Serving these super-size falafel in lettuce leaves makes them extra-light (and gluten-free!), but if you don't mind the extra calories, use pitas or hamburger buns. Customize the toppings to your taste—sprouts, thinly sliced red onion and pickled turnip are all great options.
