Chicken and Kale Stew with Chili Yogurt
Chili pepper and fresh ginger give this hearty main a spicy kick. Serve the stew with a slice of crusty bread for dipping.
Chili pepper and fresh ginger give this hearty main a spicy kick. Serve the stew with a slice of crusty bread for dipping.
Making a hearty beef stew has never been easier with an Instant Pot. Create this favourite comfort food in a fraction of the time and don’t forget to serve with crusty bread to sop up the gravy.
This rich, dark beef stew, chock-full of root vegetables and peas, is comfort food at its finest and perfect for a blustery night.
Use what is fresh and available from the garden in this traditional vegetable stew called ciambotta. Many recipes also call for eggplant, but in my family it's always made with vegetable marrow. Use whatever summer squash you have and serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
This hearty stew combines classic Greek flavours, such as oregano, lemon, cinnamon, artichokes and feta cheese, and makes company fare out of lamb shoulder. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time and leave you to fuss-free entertaining.
Sweet squash and anise-flavoured fennel make this stew particularly satisfying on cool nights. Instead of the wine, you can use sodium-reduced chicken stock mixed with 1 tsp (5 mL) wine vinegar.
This Indian-style stew is a great change from the same old chicken dishes. Garam masala, a blend of ground spices (of which there are many combinations), is available in supermarkets.
Canned tomatoes and beans add low- cost flavour and filling protein to this satisfying stew, but they're typically high in sodium. Using no-salt-added varieties means you have much more control over how much salt goes into the dish.
Challenge: If you think it's only the kids who get impatient when they're hungry and supper's not ready, meet my husband, George. He has to watch his fat intake, so I aim to serve lightened-up but satisfying suppers. Solution: I've found a way to feed George and myself quickly with a few of his favourite ingredients. Start with sausages: he adores them but can't have too many. He also loves stew, so a sausage-flavoured chunky tomato stew makes an ideal supper over polenta or linguine. It's quick enough to keep him happy, and because I use only 8 oz (250 g) lean sausage for four servings, I don't feel guilty. The plus is having leftovers to reheat for lunch or freeze for him to have on evenings when I'm out.
This rich, dark beef stew, chock-full of root vegetables and peas, is comfort food at its finest and perfect for a blustery night. Serve over mashed potatoes, or with crusty rolls for dipping in the sauce.
