Smothered in our two-minute homemade barbecue sauce, these juicy veggie- and fibre-packed mini meat loaves are a nutrient-dense, inexpensive meal that your little ones will gobble up. Serve with steamed green beans and quick-cooking brown rice.
Easter ham is the start of this Asian- inspired stir-fry, but why wait for leftovers? Make this meal any time you like by using cooked deli ham. Serve over steamed rice or cooked noodles with a drizzle of soy sauce.
“This recipe is inspired by one of the most popular items on the menu at my family's restaurant in Ottawa,” says Food specialist Irene Fong. “My uncle used flat rice noodles in his version, but udon is easier to cook. The restaurant has long since closed, but this recipe is a reminder of the dishes my family loves.”
Cajun seasoning, okra and sausage transform plain old stewing beef into a lively gumbo. When cooked, the okra acts as a natural sauce thickener. You can make this dish even heartier by serving it over a steaming bowl of rice.
Coating thinly sliced steak with egg yolk and cornstarch is a classic technique, called velveting, that helps protect the beef from the heat of your wok, keeping it tender. Serve over quick-cooking brown rice to soak up the sauce.
This recipe is nice as a side dish instead of potatoes or rice..and goes well with any type of recipe for chicken/pork or beef. Also works as a make ahead dish. This recipe can also be doubled successfully and freezes well..
Here's a versatile way to add protein to your dinner, even at the last minute. Double the recipe to pair with rice for a vegetarian meal. In summer, substitute 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh oregano or dill for the dried oregano.
Serve with: Steamed rice and peas or beans cooked with chopped green onion Steaming fish is a common cooking method in Asia that has recently become more popular in Europe and North America. It is an inspired method of low-fat cooking.
The subtle, earthy flavours of leeks and shiitake mushrooms naturally complement chicken. Serve this easy entertaining dish with mashed potatoes or rice. If you're not cooking with wine, replace it with chicken stock, adding 2 tsp (10 mL) white wine vinegar.
