If you aren't taking this on your trip, enjoy it at home garnished with chopped green onions and sour cream.
Two-bite skewers are always a hit. With these simple marinade variations, you can be sure to please all tastes.
The complex, sour-sweet flavours of pomegranate molasses (available in Middle Eastern and fine food stores) give this dip a tangy edge. If you can't find it, use 3 tbsp (50 mL) lemon juice and 2 tbsp (25 mL) liquid honey instead. Serve with pita chips.
For the simple pleasures of southern Italy's exuberant pasta delights, start with a full-bodied flavourful olive oil then toss with garlic and tender shrimp. For a classic Aglio e Olio, omit the shrimp.
This sweetly spiced chicken dish marries well with couscous, a Moroccan grain, which is available in many supermarkets and health food stores.
This vegetable stew is based on a traditional Italian stew called ciambotta. It's best served with crusty bread to soak up the flavourful juices.
