Lamb Stew with Fresh Herbs
Apr 17, 2023
You can make this hearty soup vegetarian by omitting the bacon, sautéing the veggies in olive oil instead of the bacon fat and substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth. Use the bottom of a heavy saucepan to crush the fennel seeds, which will release their licorice-like flavour. If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use half of a 300-gram package of frozen spinach; just be sure to thaw and drain it well before stirring it into the soup.
Beat the spring blues with this sunny and bright orange soup. It's as flavourful as it is good for you. For a pretty presentation, sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and drizzle with a little more sesame oil.
This juicy dish of mussels in a mouthwatering cider and vegetable broth is just made for mopping up with lots of crusty bread.
The saying that mussels are in season when there’s an “r” in the month holds true, and you can enjoy them fresh from September to April, depending how warm and early autumn and spring are. Brancaster Staithe, in North Norfolk, is particularly famed for this delicious shellfish, and signs outside many cottages proclaim “mussels for sale.” They’re well worth shelling out for.
Everyone loves the comfort of hearty meat lasagna. Using oven-ready noodles cuts down on the preparation time. There are four Canadian cheeses in this dish, but the secret ingredient is Canadian Cream cheese, which gives this classic dish its special flavour. When it comes to cheese, the more the merrier!
This vegetable-filled ground lamb sauce alternates with layers of Canadian cheeses and pasta to make a Greek-style comfort casserole. You could use ground beef instead of lamb if you prefer. To plan ahead for a busy weeknight, assemble and refrigerate this dish for up to 3 days, then bake as directed, adding up to 15 minutes to the cooking time.
Soup that you can make ahead and reheat just before serving is always a good idea for a Thanksgiving menu.
This wholesome soup will warm you up on chilly evenings, and it's especially satisfying when served with the herbed oil topping. Use the leftover oil in a salad dressing or drizzle it over pasta, a roast or steamed vegetables.
