Eggs Poached in Tomato and Fennel Sauce
Also known as "eggs in purgatory," tomato-poached eggs make a delicious meal any time of day. Serve with crusty baguette slices and top with a little shredded Parmesan cheese, if you like.
Also known as "eggs in purgatory," tomato-poached eggs make a delicious meal any time of day. Serve with crusty baguette slices and top with a little shredded Parmesan cheese, if you like.
This special-occasion spread tastes richer than its calories imply. Press it into a pretty widemouthed bowl for serving and surround the bowl with lots and lots of crisp cracker bread or grilled baguette slices.
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.
Épi, or épi de blé, is a baguette that resembles a sheaf of wheat, which is traditionally served during harvesttime. To get the flavourful dough, a starter ferments for 18 hours ahead of time.
We've swapped beef broth for chicken broth and onions for tender leeks but kept all the flavour in this lighter version of classic French onion soup. When you get home, just toast the baguette, broil the cheese and enjoy!
Caponata is a Sicilian sweet-and-sour eggplant relish or salad often served as part of an antipasto platter. It can also be spooned onto toasted baguette slices or used as a base sauce for pasta.
Serve with: Whole wheat baguette. Not only is this a great way to use up leftovers but it is also packed with healthful vegetables, such as cabbage and carrots. For variety, try it with pork or chicken.
Fresh, spicy chorizo sausage is the perfect option when you want a lot of flavour in a little time. Pair this stew with a crusty baguette—you'll want to sop up all of the delicious broth.
With a mellow yellow hue and contrasting red and green topping, this tasty spread adds a colourful note to the table. Serve in a shallow dish so that the topping is spaced out and surround with pita crisps or baguette slices.
Serve with: Cucumber salad and whole grain baguette. Romano beans add fibre to this tasty soup. Pack up any leftovers in microwaveable containers to take for lunch. Traditionally, a rind of Parmesan cheese is added for flavour but not eaten
