This hearty soup has all the flavour of a stuffed baked potato – but no fork is required. It's ideal for cool nights, hot lunches or outdoor winter events. The flavour of any soup relies
on the stock you use, so homemade is best. However, if you don't have any on hand, a no-salt-added broth will work, too.
Make-ahead mashed potatoes eliminates the mess of last-minute peeling and a crowded stove top.
Goat cheese adds a subtle tangy creaminess to mashed potatoes, but you can substitute one package (250 g) cream cheese.
This lovely clear soup makes an elegant appetizer for Easter dinner. Be sure to reserve 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the chicken fat when making the stock. Enjoy the leftover crepes with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
Use these versatile biscuits as a base for eggs Benedict; pile them high with pulled pork, barbecue sauce and coleslaw for an out-of-this-world sandwich; or, for a simple treat, enjoy them warm out of the oven with butter.
Move over, plain old french fries! Here, we've used an array of root vegetables to make the most of the fall bounty, but feel free to pick and choose which veggies you want to include. Separate the roots for a colour-blocked effect; or, if you want to mix them, toss them together—just wait until they're cooked, otherwise the beets will stain the other veggies.
This wholesome soup will warm you up on chilly evenings, and it's especially satisfying when served with the herbed oil topping. Use the leftover oil in a salad dressing or drizzle it over pasta, a roast or steamed vegetables.
Super-creamy scrambled eggs only take a few minutes to make—and are totally worth the constant stirring over low heat. They're especially good served on these mushroom toasts. If you can't find button mushrooms, use an equal weight of regular white mushrooms and quarter them.
