This classic Italian soup is perfectly suited to a slow cooker. If you have a piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano or grana Padano cheese, cut off the rind to add to the soup and infuse it with flavour.
Tender, Italian-style eggplant is best served with crusty sliced bread, perfect for cleaning the rich tomato sauce from your plate. Finish the meal with Hearty Romaine Salad (see recipe link below).
Fish sauce has a strong taste that mellows slightly as it cooks. If you're not used to it, add it in small quantities, until desired flavour is achieved.
For the most robust smoky, spicy flavour, we've seeded the tomatoes, which would otherwise dilute the vinaigrette. Reserve the sauce from the can of chipotle chilies; you'll need some in this recipe. Serve your salad topped with grilled fish or a fresh baguette to soak up any juices.
Be sure to buy fresh, firm fish that has little to no scent. Cook it the same day you purchase it; it makes all the difference.
This dish is perfection when you're short on time, simply prepare and refrigerate the unbaked dish for up to 24 hours before you want to serve it.
The secret to moist, flavourful meat loaf? Use cooked (rather than raw) onions, mushrooms and seasonings, then gently mix with beef and pack the pan lightly. An easy sauce gives this classic panache.
Executive chef Linda Hatt's special touch is the not-too-sweet red currant glaze she drizzles over the crusted chicken.
These savoury cheese-filled pastries come together in minutes and can be personalized to suit your tastes. Try cooked bacon and Cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella, or sliced pitted olives and Havarti.
