Apricot Pepper Sauce
Nov 26, 2007
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.
Raspberry jam instead of the black currant is another choice for the filling.
Although they take a bit of time to prepare, meat pies are really time-savers when they're on hand in the freezer for busy nights. We use standard-size tart pans, so the servings are large enough that half a pie may be enough for small appetites. Serve with baby carrots and a tossed salad.
Celebrate Chinese New Year or another special occasion with this traditional Chinese lobster platter. Filled with succulent, sweet morsels of lobster accented with salted black beans, ginger and garlic, this festive dish paired with steamed rice will more than satisfy anyone's taste buds. Just turn the page for step-by-step photos that show how easy it is to impress both friends and family.
Frozen spinach is a handy standby ingredient you can use instead of fresh. Since Melissa needs to avoid dairy, she can top the soup with crunchy croutons, but a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a swirl of pesto would be heavenly, too.
Drain olives and sun-dried tomatoes, then pat dry before chopping. Store tuiles uncovered on rack to keep them crisp.
Tofu is a brilliant carrier of flavors, plus it's high in protein, low in saturated fat, and a great source of calcium and phosphorus, both of which make for strong and healthy bones.
Serve this Greek-inspired dip with Pita toasts.
