All it takes is a tray of artfully arranged veggies and a little creativity to make the prettiest edible Christmas tree around.
Chicken bones are the best choice for making tasty soup. To extract maximum flavour, a stock needs to simmer for hours – long after there is any flavour left in the accompanying meat.
This crowd-pleaser is made even more fun by adding crazy-shaped noodles. Garnish each serving with shredded Cheddar cheese, green onions and sour cream if desired.
Feel like having roast beef but want something a little different? Try brisket. This economical cut yields ultra-tender results in the slow cooker, and a simple spice rub boosts the flavour.
This side is a delicious and healthy accompaniment to rich, meaty dishes like our Beef Wellington.
This recipe will become your go-to for picnics, potlucks and the like. The dressing will continue to thicken as it stands; if you make the salad a day in advance, add water, a tablespoon at a time, before serving to reach the desired consistency.
Oxtail makes a most succulent stew. Try to prepare this classic British dish over two days. On the first, braise the meat and chill; on the second day, lift off the congealed fat, add the vegetables and simmer until tender.
This easy curry comes together in a hurry with very little fuss and is equally delicious hot or cold. Serve with naan or basmati rice, or fold it up in a whole wheat tortilla.
(Kyuri Shiso Tsukemono)
Shiso adds a great kick of flavour to crunchy pickles. If you can't find it, the pickles are also fine without it.
