A simple vitamin-packed pasta dish is a lifesaver during the week. And this quick meal is sure to become a regular on your summertime roster because it uses up a bunch of Swiss chard in a way your whole family will adore. (Especially if you use fun pink- or rainbow-stemmed chard.) If you love heat, increase the amount of hot pepper flakes to taste.
Bursting with the fresh flavours of tiny garden tomatoes, this tart makes a perfect alfresco lunch or dinner.
These twisted treats are delicious both savoury or sweet, and guaranteed to be fun to eat!
Lasagna packed with mushrooms and cheese will garner rave reviews from both vegetarians and meat eaters.
Fresh sheets of lasagna, available in the deli section of most grocery stores, make quick work of this tasty and ooey, gooey lasagna that is simple enough for a weeknight meal, or hearty and satisfying enough for a weekend get-together. Use your favourite canned or bottled tomato sauce for added convenience. But for best results, homemade tomato sauce takes this lasagna to the next level.
Pot barley takes a bit longer to cook than the arborio rice commonly used in risottos, but it doesn't require constant stirring and is packed with fibre. Chervil is a mild aromatic herb with a subtle anise flavour; use parsley if you can't find any.
Grilling the vegetables before baking gives them a subtle smokiness that makes this casserole special. For extraordinary results, use fresh mozzarella (the kind stored in water at Italian delicatessens and cheese shops).
Kate is planning to make two of these pasta casseroles — one to freeze in a large baking dish to pop into the oven when the family comes to admire the new little one, and one divided between smaller containers for quick weeknight suppers for her and Bob.
