Strawberry Tea Bread A berry in every bite! What more could a strawberry lover want?
A little simmer in cream, broth and water turns the kale into a tender, sweet holiday side dish. For lovers of creamed spinach, this is an excellent alternative. For newcomers to the joys of kale, this is the perfect starter dish.
Prepared in all the coastal cities and towns of Portugal, this layered fish, shellfish, potato and tomato stew, called caldeirada, is wonderful for entertaining. It's bountiful enough to satisfy a crowd and requires little effort to prepare.
This spin on the French classic blanquette de veau is a tad more rustic than the original. If you don't want to use wine, use 1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced chicken stock and 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice.
Browning the butter lightly before tossing with the apples and pears brings a slightly nutty flavour to the dish. Serve over vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt for a simple and delicious dessert. Royal Gala apples keep their shape when roasted; if you can't find them, choose ones that are similar, such as Northern Spy, Golden Delicious or Cortland.
The simple yet sublime twist of adding green onions to mashed potatoes makes this traditional Irish dish known as champ. Use a vegetable mill or potato ricer for a light, airy and refined texture, just like you'd find in a restaurant.
Thick and chunky, this tangy sauce is versatile enough to go from a burger to a baked potato.
