These delicate cakes may crumble a bit while being formed but will firm up during frying. Alongside a leafy green salad, serve two cakes for lighter appetites or three for hungrier folks.
Polenta squares topped with chicken cacciatore will bring make-it-again requests at home or for a potluck.
Bacon, peppery arugula and sweet plum tomatoes sit atop crispy grilled pizza crust in this inventive take on the classic diner sandwich. Let the dough come to room temperature and divide in half before rolling so that it's easier to handle.
Balsamic cherry tomatoes and crisp croutons pair perfectly with simple seared fish. Cooking tomatoes until their skins start to ripple brings out their inherent sweetness, making a delicious complement to the buttery halibut.
The addition of artichoke hearts updates this classic. If you make it ahead, adding the artichokes after thawing prevents the dish from getting watery during reheating.
A little chicken (less than a pound) goes a long way in this rich, creamy dish. We love whole wheat spaghetti with the rustic mushroom-infused sauce, but any long pasta, such as bucatini, spagettini or linguine, can be a delicious partner. Feel free to improvise with whatever type is waiting in your pantry.
Livened up with hot sausage under a golden cheese topping, this dish makes a zesty winter warm-up.
Get a double dose of pork with these ultraflavourful stuffed chops. For best results, use day-old bread cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes. Serve with mixed greens or grilled vegetables.
