This classic dessert has a wonderful sweet-tangy balance, thanks to the addition of buttermilk. It takes only 15 minutes of hands-on time to prepare, leaving you more breathing room to work on the rest of the meal.
Here's an elegant, light variation on the usual creamy scalloped potatoes. The high starch content of Yukon Gold potatoes helps the slices stay together.
Tuck into this warming soup on a chilly winter day. Family-favourite toppings make it a comfort food everyone will enjoy.
Choose a long thin baguette with a crisp crust for these two-bite hors d'oeuvres.
If basil is out of season, look no further than the produce section for spinach, a tasty and cheaper alternative. Fresh is best, but you can use frozen (see Tip below). Add a sprinkle of Parmesan at the table if you like.
This pasta has few ingredients, cooks up in a snap and tastes of summer. It's perfect for a main dish but also makes a lovely first course for six to eight people. Bread crumbs and pasta water help make the delicious light sauce. Keep this recipe on hand to try with homegrown tomatoes when they are in season.
Crispy bits of pancetta take this herb-packed salad a notch over the top. To ensure that the dressing clings, pat the cooked edamame and peas dry before tossing with the other ingredients. If you like, top with grilled chicken or fish for a more filling meal.
Prunes flavour this rich sweet-and-sour beef stew. If using beef stock instead of beer, reduce the salt by half.
