Pack this in a container with separate compartments — the pasta tossed with some dressing in one, the eggs, tuna and red pepper in other compartments. Your child will have fun building the salad and it won't become soggy while it waits in the fridge at school for lunchtime.
Pork tenderloin is tender, has a fine texture and is suited to stir-frying because it remains moist and succulent.
Sautee garlic scapes make for a quick side dish. Green beans are also delicious prepared this way.
The zippy flavours and brilliant colours of this salad complement tender, perfectly grilled shrimp. Grilling the corn concentrates the kernels' sweetness and adds a smoky accent.
To make things really easy, scoop the ice cream up to three hours ahead of time and place it on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Then, transfer the sheet to your freezer until you're ready to serve.
Black beans add fibre and bulk, and perfectly match the seasonings in these little Tex-Mex inspired meatloaves. Mix remaining beans with hot cooked rice or corn to go alongside. You can make your own fresh bread crumbs by pulsing your favourite cubed whole wheat bread in the food processor.
Lamb shanks may not be as glamorous as boneless butterflied leg of lamb but they braise beautifully in the slow cooker.
This spin on the French classic blanquette de veau is a tad more rustic than the original. If you don't want to use wine, use 1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced chicken stock and 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice.
Get hefty dose of vitamin A-rich carrots with this easy soup recipe. Serve with: Black Bean Salad
