Orange Chicken Skewers & Sautéed Fennel
Mar 6, 2024
Cornish hens brushed with a simple lemony sauce are the perfect springtime main. Splitting the hens in half ahead of time makes serving a breeze because you don't have to worry about carving at the table. Serve with grainy mustard, if you like.
Sub in different vegetables depending on what you have in your crisper. Make sure to check the labels for the rice vinegar and tamari, because some brands contain gluten.
Tarragon lends this elegant salad a subtle licorice flavour and is a stellar match for spring-fresh asparagus and Parmesan-crusted croutons. Toss the salad with the dressing at the very last minute to keep the greens from wilting.
This healthy take on a favourite fat- and sodium-laden takeout dish gets its zing from a sauce that's richly flavoured but nutritionally sensible. Using a large skillet for the pork helps to brown quickly without steaming; it also speeds up sauce reduction and gets dinner on the table in record time.
Thyme adds incredible depth of flavour to all sorts of dishes. Here, it's a fragrant partner to sharp Cheddar in the middle and on top of a delicious loaf.
This lightly spiced meat loaf borrows flavours from North Africa. If you don't have couscous on hand, substitute 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs. You'll find harissa, a fiery hot sauce, in Middle Eastern grocery stores and some supermarkets.
Cocoa powder gives this soft, fudgy cake deep colour and intense flavour. The cake may sink slightly in the centre. If this happens, just turn it over before garnishing with strawberries and chocolate syrup.
