Slow-simmering this sauce all day creates a flavourful base for cooking the mussels. The high setting on your slow cooker is great for steaming mussels without running the risk of overcooking them. This dish makes a great main for two or a starter for four. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.
We've tweaked the classic French dish by turning it into a hearty soup that's faster and easier than the traditional braised recipe. If you don't have redskinned potatoes, substitute with yellow-fleshed spuds.
Even the most economical of cuts can be tantalizing when it's slowly cooked to tenderness and warmed by the sunny seasonings of southern France. Serve with mashed parsnips and green beans. Reheat any leftovers in the sauce the next day.
Ground turkey is a lean alternative to beef. Keep the burgers moist and flavourful with this simple sweet-and-sour barbecue sauce.
This savoury saucy chicken dish is perfect for a cold winter's night. Chicken thighs and beans are a great way to bump up the protein, and polenta makes for an inexpensive side dish.
Chunky vegetables in a tomato sauce fills these tasty calzones, which even meat eaters will enjoy. Whole wheat pizza dough boosts fibre and protein. The ratatouille sauce is also great served over pasta for a quick vegetarian dinner.
This satisfying soup gets its creaminess from pureeing the vegetables and not from added cream. The swirl of red pepper garnish adds colourful flair.
Cremini mushrooms give this soup a deep rich colour and flavour. All that's missing is some freshly baked bread and you have a cosy family meal for a cold winter night. The vegetarian variation is also delicious.
This is a fantastic way to incorporate other vegetables into a classic meat-and-potatoes dish. Kids will never notice them disguised as delicious pizza toppings. Serve with Golden Roast Potatoes or Creamy Mashed Potatoes.
