While you wait for the water to come to a boil, chop, dice and slice and you will be ready to assemble as soon as the pasta is cooked.
There are few things more comforting than a bowl of rich, creamy seafood chowder. Sweet, licorice-like fennel naturally complements the seafood. Serve with oyster crackers or crusty bread and a simple green salad for a complete meal.
West Coast oysters, which have a slightly mineral flavour, star alongside this cool spin on a traditional mignonette sauce. Crushing the ice cubes will help stabilize the oysters on the serving tray. If you fridge doesn't have an ice maker, simply crush ice cubes in a blender.
Master the (very simple!) art of crêpe-making and you've got endless possibilities, both savoury and sweet. The thin unleavened pancakes are an ideal base for everything from veggies and meat to fruit and chocolate.