Is dad a meat-and-potatoes man who's not too keen on rice? Combine the rice with chicken, smoked sausage and shrimp in this taste-packed one-dish creole favourite, and we guarantee he'll enjoy it.
All you need is a few minutes of start-up time to make this stock because the stove does the rest. And those few minutes will be more than worth it because, as Patricia Becher of Richmond, B.C., says, "I used to think that making soup was difficult but I have discovered that a good stock is the whole trick."
This hot and spicy stir-fry comes together faster than ordering takeout. It's also a great way to use up any veggies lingering in your fridge. Serve it over your favourite noodles, brown rice or whole grains.
Besides looking lovely on the buffet table, these potatoes are make ahead.
This quick version of a southern classic uses store-bought gnocchi instead of the traditional dumplings. Serve with a tossed salad and multigrain rolls or your favourite buttermilk biscuits.
Pasta soaks up this tasty peanut sauce, so don't worry if it looks watery; it will thicken as it sits. If you're taking your salad to go, stir in a couple of teaspoons of hot water to thin out the sauce right before you dig in.
Fish sauce has a strong taste that mellows slightly as it cooks. If you're not used to it, add it in small quantities, until desired flavour is achieved.
Pan-frying tofu gives it a lovely crispy texture. Look for steamed chow mein noodles in the refrigerated cases, near the fresh pasta and wonton wrappers.
