Sesame-Breaded Feta & Roasted Asparagus
Jun 7, 2022
Topping this soup du jour with a dollop of cr?me fra?che adds a touch of richness, but you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Enjoy this fabulous vegetarian stir-fry any night of the week. It's quick, easy and good for you, too! For a video demo of this dish, click here.
This silky soup is a cinch to pull together and can be served as a light lunch or a starter. Lightly whipped cream makes a smooth and airy garnish. To keep it from melting into the soup too quickly, serve it in a small bowl and have your guests spoon it onto their soup just before digging in. If you can't find fresh peas, substitute with frozen, adding them to the soup along with the spinach.
Be it a multitiered bamboo, electric or metal basket, a large steamer is invaluable if you're trying to reduce fat content. (Our favourite and least expensive option is the bamboo version.) For 10 more diabetes-friendly recipes that will help you lower your intake of fat and high-glycemic carbohydrates, check out Mealtimes made easy in the June 2005 issue of Canadian Living.
The chipotles in the glaze add a big kick. Seeding them allows the flavour to come through without much heat. Chipotle peppers freeze well, so once you open? a can, freeze leftovers in an airtight container.
Coating thinly sliced steak with egg yolk and cornstarch is a classic technique, called velveting, that helps protect the beef from the heat of your wok, keeping it tender. Serve over quick-cooking brown rice to soak up the sauce.
These cr?s make a savoury brunch or dinner entr? Instead of Black Forest ham, you could use paper-thin slices of cured ham, such as prosciutto or Westphalian.
