Sweet Chili Chicken Satay With Edamame Peanut Salad
This dish is packed with tons of flavourful chicken and an edamame side salad for added protein that’ll keep hungry stomachs full and happy.
This dish is packed with tons of flavourful chicken and an edamame side salad for added protein that’ll keep hungry stomachs full and happy.
Quinoa is an ancient grain native to South America. Its nutty taste and chewy texture make it a great alternative to other grains in salads and soups or as a side dish. Here it pairs perfectly with other South American produce, such as corn and black beans.
The bold peppery flavour of watercress puts a modern twist on classic creamed spinach. A handful of shiitakes and a hit of fiery fresh ginger give this rich yet nutrient-packed side an Asian-inspired feel.
Anne Desjardins, cookbook author and executive chef of L'Eau à la Bouche in the Quebec Laurentians, is known for her use of Quebec's delicious seasonal ingredients. Her recipe for this simple puffed egg dish is no exception. You can taste the summer harvest in each bite.
This open-faced sandwich makes a light supper or lunch. For bigger appetites, you can double the recipe.
This travel-friendly meal tastes great cold, but the filling can easily be heated up in the microwave, if you prefer. The acid in the vinaigrette will continue to cook the steak, so don't stir it together until you're ready to eat. To keep the lettuce crisp, wrap it in damp paper towels and refrigerate it in a separate airtight container or plastic bag.
Don't fret over using boneless, skinless chicken thighs - this perfectly-seasoned meal packs plenty of flavour from a savoury sauce of whole tomatoes, red wine, paprika, garlic, peppers and onion.
This is a fantastic way to incorporate other vegetables into a classic meat-and-potatoes dish. Kids will never notice them disguised as delicious pizza toppings. Serve with Golden Roast Potatoes or Creamy Mashed Potatoes.
The thick meat sauce on these noodles is a bit like an Asian-style Bolognese. The cooked noodles tend to stick together if they stand for a while, so mix the sauce into them and eat right away for the best texture. For a twist, serve the sauce over rice with a side of steamed bok choy.
An average serving of fajitas can pack as many as 900 calories and 40 grams of fat. This good-for-you version from our bigger, bolder, brighter October 2004 issue's "Family Favourites Get Healthy" story increases the vegetables and reduces the saturated fats without sacrificing flavour. Add some salsa when rolling up the fajitas, if you like.
