This salad highlights the wonderful, fresh flavours of summer. Use a sourdough type of bread with a sturdy texture so that the croutons hold their shape as they absorb the dressing.
This flavourful white bean pur?e takes only seconds to make in a food processor. Homemade pesto is best, but if you don't have any, storebought works too.
Serve this zesty stir-fry with rice noodles or steamed rice. If you don't have any peppers in your fridge, use 2 cups chopped broccoli or zucchini instead.
Spicy hot curries are doubly warming and therefore appropriate for a winter dinner. Serve this northern Indian dish with rice (nutty-flavoured basmati if possible, available in Indian speciality shops), a yogurt and cucumber salad, and a fruit chutney. For a milder curry, reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/4 tsp (1 mL).
