Chicken and Kale Stew with Chili Yogurt
Chili pepper and fresh ginger give this hearty main a spicy kick. Serve the stew with a slice of crusty bread for dipping.
Chili pepper and fresh ginger give this hearty main a spicy kick. Serve the stew with a slice of crusty bread for dipping.
This easy tasty pasta salad is loaded with calcium. Omit the banana peppers if your child is not a fan of hot food.
Garnish this kid-friendly soup with minced fresh coriander, shredded chicken or/and sour cream. Serve with Monterey Jack and Green Pepper Quesadillas.
Miniature popovers make for excellent finger food. The mild flavours of the crab and green onion are just piqued by the jalapeño pepper.
Made with sweet peppers and flavoured with Asian soy and hoisin sauce, this stir-fry is an ideal topping over noodles and steamed rice.
This satisfying soup gets its creaminess from pureeing the vegetables and not from added cream. The swirl of red pepper garnish adds colourful flair.
This spicy Chinese classic, called ma po doufu, is named after the pock-marked (ma) grandmother (po) who served this dish in her restaurant. Stir-fried green onions, ginger, black bean garlic sauce and ground pork provide the flavour, with tofu adding textural contrast. Sprinkle traditional ground toasted Szechuan pepper or toasted hot pepper flakes on top. Serve with rice and snow peas.
Sweet, pungent basil has a reputation for being an herb of romance. Pair it with a touch of hot pepper to help ignite the fire, and you're in for a fun evening. Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their sweetness and flavour, even if they're out of season. If you prefer a mild pasta, use only a pinch of the hot pepper flakes.
While Cubanelle peppers, zucchini and whole wheat tortillas are not traditional Tex-Mex ingredients, their flavours contribute to a new rendition of a classic.
