The sauce for this lasagna should be made the day before you want to serve the lasagna; it tastes better the second day! The final dish cuts beautifully when serving and the tomato meat sauce layer and cheese sauce layer combine perfectly for an awesome taste.
The atmosphere at The Economy Shoe Shop on Argyle Street in Halifax is über-fun and laid-back. They serve these home-style cakes as an appetizer, but they're substantial enough for a main course, especially when accompanied by a green salad and a fantastic local beer such as Propeller Bitter Ale.
Extravagant, yes, but this roast is a sight to behold and perfect for a celebratory meal. There's nothing quite like an impressive roast and saffron rice pilaf to elicit oohs and ahs from guests while satisfying their appetites. For easy serving, be sure to ask the butcher for a roast with 12 ribs.
Pick up the October 2006 issue of Canadian Living magazine and celebrate Thanksgiving with our "Dining Inn Style" menu for eight featuring this tantalizing main event.
Chickpeas make the crust of this hearty pie colourful, fragrant and dense. Though the ingredients are many, a lot are pantry staples and the dish comes together easily for an impressive entree.
Simple Indian spicing perks up a luscious rack of venison, which is accompanied by apple chutney. The chutney should have some heat, so adjust to taste from a very mild pinch of cayenne to a hot 1/2 tsp (2 mL). Since you will have more than enough chutney, serve the remainder with roast pork or turkey or with aged Cheddar cheese and crackers. Caribou or elk racks can also be made this way
This hearty yet festive stew is perfect for the vegetarians in the crowd. The recipe makes four entrée servings, plus enough for other guests to have a taste, too.
Spring rolls are always a big hit at parties, but they are usually deep-fried and high in fat. Baking spring rolls after brushing them with a touch of oil eliminates the need to deep-fry them, without sacrificing that lovely crispy exterior. You can find the wrappers in the freezer section of many grocery stores. Thaw according to package directions before using. Sambal oelek is widely available, but any hot pepper sauce will do.
Get perfectly seasoned Swedish meatballs right in the comforts of home with our fool-proof recipe that features a lingonberry gravy that’s just too good to resist. Look for Lingonberry jam in select grocery stores, eastern European and Scandinavian specially stores as well as the Ikea Swedish Food Market.