These little ribs are sweet, garlicky and tender enough to fall off the bone. They are perfect served on steamed rice. Have a butcher saw the racks in half lengthwise.
Traditional Mexican pozole calls for hard-to-locate hominy, but this easy version uses navy beans instead. Rice bulks up the dish and helps thicken the soup, turning it into a satisfying meal.
Rice vermicelli is easy to find among the Asian noodles in an increasing number of grocery stores. You can substitute 2 cups (500 mL) rinsed drained cooked vermicelli pasta.
Tender-crisp bok choy smothered in a savoury mushroom sauce makes for a great meatless main. It also works well as a side dish for six. Serve with brown rice.
Blanched almonds no longer have their papery skins, which helps give this sauce a lovely texture. Serve it over pan-fried salmon, steak or pork chops, or steamed white rice.
Lettuce cups are a fun (and easy!) way to enjoy this speedy stir-fry, but you can also serve it over steamed rice with a drizzle of the hoisin dressing.
Heat Rating: Hot An equal weight of lamb and sweet caramelized onions makes a deeply satisfying dish. Serve with blanched or sautéed Chinese broccoli or spinach and, of course, rice.
Serve with: Potatoes or rice and steamed broccoli, Chinese broccoli or rapini Simple grilled salmon is enhanced with a quick Chinese-style relish, which also works wonderfully with trout and halibut.
Pearl barley is a nice alternative to arborio rice in this rich and creamy risotto. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese alongside saute shrimp for a simple yet elegant dinner.
Crushed pineapple and a hoisin glaze provide a tropical twist to this ultramoist meat loaf. Serve with rice and steamed sugar snap peas for a dinner your whole family will love.
