Cooking the shallots until caramelized creates the flavour base, and their subtle sweetness naturally balances out the sharp blue cheese. If you're not a fan of blue, try extra-old Cheddar instead.
The flavour of ham permeates this hearty soup. Ham hocks come in different sizes, and for this recipe, the weight does not need to be exact.
This pork shoulder roast is braised in a zesty tomato sauce, but instead of slicing it, you shred it to serve on buns or in tortillas with sliced avocado, shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and a squeeze of lime. This makes enough for 12 to 16 sandwiches, so it's a good party dish.
This delicious sauce pairs perfectly with shrimp, mussels or seafood pasta.
This classic is usually made with ground pork, often with the addition of potatoes for thickening. Mushrooms are unconventional, but tourtiere fans will be happy with the extra flavour.
We've achieved a faster weeknight-friendly version of this classic Sunday casserole by keeping the ingredients simple and baking the pasta at a high temperature for less time. Cost: $2.55 per serving
Soaking dried beans before boiling them speeds up their cooking time and prevents them from splitting. Simply place the beans in a large bowl, cover with about three inches of water and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. If you don't have dried beans, substitute with eight cups of canned no-salt-added navy beans, and skip the first paragraph.
Classic flavours marry in this simple one-pan dish featuring crispy trout and savoury bacon.
A little chicken goes a long way with a wealth of healthy vegetables that kids will gobble up. They'll love the sweet-and-sour flavours of this nice gloppy sauce, which is perfect over rice. If you don't have a microwave oven, serve the crunchy bean sprouts raw.
