Spaghetti squash stars in this delicious twist on traditional gratin.
The whole family will love this tender, slow-cooked pulled pork. See our tip below for how to make these crispy carnitas tacos.
Ras el hanout offers great bang for your buck in the flavour department. Just a bit of this North African spice blend adds depth to everything from meats to grains to sauces. It can be purchased premixed from Middle Eastern grocery stores or in specialty spice shops. If you can't find it, you can easily make your own using spices you already have on hand.
Crusty rolls absorb just the right amount of dressing from the slaw to add flavour without becoming soggy. Beef, chicken, fish or shrimp can easily be substituted for the pork.
Choose your favourite Italian sausages or try chorizo. You can replace the eggplant with 24 mushrooms, or make the skewers vegetarian with vegetarian sausage.
Grill up kabobs as a side dish for a vegetarian meal (such as chickpea burgers) or to serve with grilled meat or fish. Use either basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto. No pesto? Add 1/4 cup (50 mL) minced fresh basil (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried) to the butter.
This Greek dip is called fava, but it's not made with fava beans. It's similar in texture to hummus and is a satisfying answer to those after-school hunger pangs. Or pack it for snacktime at school. Serve with Greek pita (no pocket) wedges or whole wheat crackers and vegetable sticks for dipping.
Canadian lamb is in season! Make the most of local chops with this cinnamon-infused marinade cooked on the grill. Don't skimp on the salsa - it's a 3-minute recipe that will bring out the most in your meat.
Just a touch of heat from the sausage adds zip to this colourful mixture inspired by the Frizado family of Whitby, Ont.
Stir-fry strips a re a super buy for busy cooks. Or look for an inside round steak, often labeled "fast-fry " and slice thinly across the grain. In the Test Kitchen, we use tender sirloin steak or sirloin tip steak for this satisfying dish.
