Braised Beef and Rosemary Pasta Sauce
Stewing beef gives rich flavour to this slowly cooked sauce. Small pieces braise in an hour, while larger chunks can simmer longer in a slow-cooker. Serve with penne or rigatoni, hot pepper flakes and rapini.
Stewing beef gives rich flavour to this slowly cooked sauce. Small pieces braise in an hour, while larger chunks can simmer longer in a slow-cooker. Serve with penne or rigatoni, hot pepper flakes and rapini.
A simple mix of olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes and oregano makes for a light, zesty - and speedy -springtime pasta sauce. Make sure to snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus stalks.
Store-bought whole wheat pitas make quick and easy pizza crusts, perfect for time-pressed weeknight meals. If your kids don't like spinach, top the pizzas with diced sweet red pepper or their favourite veggies.
Serve with scrambled eggs, and roast some cherry tomatoes by sprinkling them with a little extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper and cooking in 425°F (220°C) oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
This smooth, creamy spread is as wonderful on sandwiches as it is as a dip for crackers or pita wedges. If you like a smoky edge, add a pinch of smoked paprika along with the cayenne pepper.
Raw broccoli may not be a common salad ingredient, yet its colour and crunch make it wonderfully suited to the peppers, red onion, romaine and feta in this mix. You can use raw cauliflower instead of broccoli.
Slow roasting gives you exceptionally tender lamb and allows the Mexican flavours to permeate the meat. You can substitute 2 tsp ancho chili powder for the whole ancho pepper; just mix it in with the ground spices.
You don’t always need butter to boost the flavour of your popcorn. Instead, sprinkle some nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and drizzle with olive oil for a truly irresistible vegan snack for all to enjoy.
This is filled with vibrant colour and fresh flavour, thanks to the mango and red pepper. Serve with basmati rice and little bowls of green onions, coconut and cashews for everyone to help themselves. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.