Ginger Chicken Spaghettini
Make pasta night that much more exciting with this flavourful dish that boasts irresistible Asian flavours.
Make pasta night that much more exciting with this flavourful dish that boasts irresistible Asian flavours.
This is a meatless version of the popular Vietnamese pho, a hearty beef-based noodle dish. To add meat, substitute paper-thin slices of top sirloin for the tofu. Serve with an assortment of fresh garnishes such as cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced chilies, bean sprouts and lime wedges.
A simple side of fluffy Easy Rice (see recipe link below) is all you need to round out this tasty meal.
Chunky vegetables in a tomato sauce fills these tasty calzones, which even meat eaters will enjoy. Whole wheat pizza dough boosts fibre and protein. The ratatouille sauce is also great served over pasta for a quick vegetarian dinner.
Golden pan-fried tofu is right at home alongside fresh, crisp spring produce. Make this dinner a weekly staple by switching up the veggies and using whatever you have in the fridge.
This is the grand-prize winner from Dan Roberts of Toronto. To keep potatoes from becoming gummy, cook them the day before making the dish.
Serve with the Late Harvest Riesling by Inniskillin; it reminds me of home and is a perfect compliment to this dish. I like to use a wide fresh pasta but penne also works. My inspiration for this came many years ago when I moved to Halifax fom Vancouver.(One sea side town to another!) All the ingredients can be purchased from the weekly farmer's market downtown. I use my grandmother's old Italian recipe for pesto and always keep a container for that in the freezer. I use the "happy poultry" carcasses from the butcher to make the stock. I store this in the freezer and cut chunks off for this recipe. The salmon can be purchased for 1/2 price if you buy the trimmings. For those who don't make their own pesto and stock, use your favorite brand in the specialty or grocery store. This is not an expensive recipe and can altered by including curry which gives it an extra zip. Easily my husband's favorite dish that I throw together for my 4 kids even after a full day of teaching math with gr 8 and 9s!
These light, delicious “burgers” showcase the versatility of tofu. Easy-to-crumble extra-firm tofu makes a terrific vegetarian “ground beef,” which, when mixed with a variety of finely chopped vegetables, becomes a great vegetarian alternative to hamburgers. Serve with lemon wedges and a green salad, or in a pita with all the fixings.
Everything's better with gravy – especially this classic open-faced sandwich. Bonus? The turkey and pan sauce is equally tasty over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
This lovely clear soup makes an elegant appetizer for Easter dinner. Be sure to reserve 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the chicken fat when making the stock. Enjoy the leftover crepes with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
