A stylish vegetarian dish is a welcome component of any meal, and this one especially will find favour with both vegetarians and meat lovers.
The tighter and more compact the artichoke, the fresher it is. To eat the cooked artichoke, pull off each leaf, dip it in butter and pull between your teeth to release the tender bottom bit, then discard the tough leaf. Once leaves are removed, cut up the base, or heart, which is known as the jewel in the crown.
This flavourful soup is packed with vitamins A, C and E, which help bolster the immune system.
If comfort food is what you're after, nothing beats a generous helping of creamy, oozy mac and cheese. This recipe is the yummiest version – and the only one you'll ever need.
A simple mustard vinaigrette is all you need to amp up the fresh flavour of salmon. Currants add a touch of sweetness to the Swiss chard, but you can also use dried cranberries for an extra pop of colour. Chard stems are denser than the leaves, so be sure to cook them for longer.
A crown roast is the perfect cut for tableside carving – and offers great value for feeding a crowd in style.
Pork tenderloin makes a leaner yet flavourful substitute in this lighter take on pork chops and gravy. If you like, use shiitake, oyster or portobello
mushrooms in place of the cremini mushrooms.
Red lentils are a budget-friendly source of fibre and protein, and they cook from dried in no time. Serve with hot sauce for drizzling over top and warm naan for dipping into the soft egg yolk. Cost: $3 per serving
These tasty, steaming hot pies, with their golden potato topping, are the ultimate comfort food.
