Blanching vegetables (immersing vegetables in a large amount of boiling water for a very short time) brings out their colour and makes them easier to digest than if eaten raw. This colourful assortment is perfect with a summer barbecue.
Couscous makes an ideal weeknight side dish because of its quick cooking time. Using whole wheat couscous gives a healthy boost of fibre.
With variety of colours and textures, this fluffy pilaf brightens up any plate. It's also a tasty way to enjoy frozen vegetables or use up any leftover cooked vegetables.
Ham, cheese and a couple of eggs turn these ferns into an economical supper, Substitute wild morels, if you're lucky enough to find them in your fiddlehead foraging, for domestic mushrooms.