This lemon-kissed herbed turkey is equally suitable for a fancy affair or a casual family get-together. Choose a good-quality white wine to use in the gravy, and serve the rest of the bottle to guests at the table.
Flattening (a.k.a. spatchcocking) a whole chicken makes it easier to carve and helps it cook quickly and evenly throughout. Once you become comfortable with this method, customize the recipe by switching up the herbs and seasoning.
We're soaking up every last second of barbecue season with this sweet and mildly spicy dish. It's prepped and grilled in less than 30 minutes, making it great for busy weeknights and easy for impromptu entertaining. A sweet summer corn salsa is the perfect pairing for mouth-tingling Cajun chicken.
Brining marinates to the bone, ensuring a juicy turkey every time. We've created a lower-sodium brining option by replacing salted water with apple cider.
Watch how The Canadian Living Test Kitchen makes this lamb recipe in our video, How to prepare a rack of lamb.
Adding soaked wood chips to the grill gives this American classic its distinctive smokiness. You'll find this recipe in our book The Barbecue Collection.
Trade in your regular steak burrito for this smarter version, which is loaded with kale, red pepper and black beans. Using parboiled whole grain brown rice pares down the cooking time, so you can whip this dish up in a hurry. Top with salsa, fresh cilantro or sliced green onions.
"When I was a kid, my mother cooked something different every night. She made a lot of great French and Mediterranean dishes." Graduate student Mark Warhaft has inherited a discriminating palate and love of food from his mother, Winnipeg Free Press restaurant critic Marion Warhaft. He entertains frequently, specializing in Thai food, and for the past two years has operated a very successful food booth at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. "I love her Imam Bayeldi. It's great, and I've been trying to get her to write down her recipe for years." Imam Bayeldi, a robust Turkish dish of tomatoes and eggplant, is a terrific accompaniment for barbecued chicken, burgers or kabobs. It's also a sensational and easy make-ahead starter to enjoy with pita or crusty bread.
Prepared pizza dough makes quick work of these cheese-filled fingers. Use green or black olives, or a combination, for creepy rotten-looking fingernails. Let the dough rest for a few minutes between stretches and rolls to prevent it from shrinking.
Serve in warmed pasta bowls with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over top.
