Moroccan Soul Lentil Soup
Aug 26, 2009
Sweet, juicy watermelon is packed with antioxidants and vitamins C and A. Watermelon has an extremely high water content (about 92 per cent), giving its flesh a crumbly, subtly crunchy texture and making it a favourite thirst-quenching fruit. For best flavour, choose melons with brightly coloured flesh with no white streaks. When choosing a whole watermelon, look for one that is heavy for its size with a relatively smooth rind that is neither overly shiny nor overly dull.
Farfallini are tiny bow tie-shaped pasta; other small pastas, such as orzo (rice-shaped pasta), stellini (small star-shaped pasta) and ditalini (small tube-shaped pasta) are also suitable. Toasting some of the pasta boosts the flavour as well as the visual appeal.
Arancini are elegant, crispy bites of warm risotto with melting cheese centres. If desired, they can be further elevated by the addition of a drizzle of white truffle oil when stirring in the Parmesan. For convenience, make the risotto a day ahead.
Savoury bread pudding isn't just for weekends. Do all of your prep in the morning or the night before, and just pop these cups into the oven when you come home for an easy supper that's ready in 20 minutes.
When possible, choose wild Canadian salmon for this delectable dish. Other fish steaks, such as Pacific halibut or large trout, are also suitable.
Fine-ground coffee in the spice rub adds richness and depth to these tender rib eyes. For best results, choose thick steaks (about 1 inch/2.5 cm) with the most marbling and the brightest red colouring. Our BBQ Veggie Packets are a great side dish to this succulent main.
These tostadas have a fast bean spread instead of refried beans. The recipe makes twice the amount of spread that you'll need, so save the rest for a quick sandwich spread or for scooping up with toasted pita. Serve topped with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Serve with Grilled Dijon Herb Pork Chops (see recipe link below).
