Sweet Potato and Pork Pie
"You've heard of shepherd's pie; well, this is swineherder's pie," says Laurel. In this satisfying recipe, she uses pork instead of beef or lamb, and parsnips and mashed sweet potatoes instead of the usual potato topping.
"You've heard of shepherd's pie; well, this is swineherder's pie," says Laurel. In this satisfying recipe, she uses pork instead of beef or lamb, and parsnips and mashed sweet potatoes instead of the usual potato topping.
Prunes flavour this rich sweet-and-sour beef stew. If using beef stock instead of beer, reduce the salt by half.
We've paired two beloved comfort foods—loaded potatoes and s'mores—for a sweet campfire-style treat that can be enjoyed right at home.
Smooth and creamy, this satiating vegetarian soup wonderfully blends the flavours of butternut squash and sweet potato for a soup that will warm you right up on those cold winter days.
When taste buds discover this savoury meeting of sharp blue cheese with candy-sweet onions, such as Vidalia, you won't miss the tomato sauce on this pizza. Serve it as an appetizer or as a small but satisfying lunch dish.
Take advantage of locally available, long, narrow shepherd peppers for this dish (just slit them lengthwise before stuffing and arrange on their sides in the baking dish). If you can't find them, any small sweet pepper about the size of your fist will do. Enjoy them hot or at room temperature.
This colourful salad, topped with sweet, plump scallops, is perfect for a casual alfresco dinner. For a succulent, golden crust, pat the scallops dry before searing. Serve with flatbread, pita wedges or a crusty baguette.
Adjust this spicy-sweet curry to your heat tolerance – mild, medium or hot curry powder all work well. Tomato paste helps thicken the sauce in a hurry, but make sure you add it after the vegetables have softened or the acid in it will prevent them from becoming tender. Serve with warm naan and wedges of lime to squeeze over top.
Serve with: Carrot, broccoli and rutabaga sticks. Crushed melba toasts make an especially crisp coating for chicken fingers. Sweet potatoes are a healthful change from regular potatoes.
These bite-size meatballs are tossed in a retro sweet and sour sauce that everyone will love. Grenadine, a syrup that you can find in the drink section of your grocery store, helps give this sauce its signature bright red colour. Keep the meatballs hot in a small slow cooker set on warm or in a chafing dish set over a flame.