Slow Cooker Vegetable Tomato Pasta Sauce
This bright and flavourful sauce is full of vegetables that retain some of their tender-crisp texture, even after slow cooking. Serve with short pasta, such as penne, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
This bright and flavourful sauce is full of vegetables that retain some of their tender-crisp texture, even after slow cooking. Serve with short pasta, such as penne, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Arm the kids with a small serrated knife and they will think they're chefs as they cut up the vegetables for this tender-crisp array. Small serrated knives are usually rounded at the tip and are good for kids to start with because they are easier to control than a chef's knife.
This hearty winter soup (from our "Mealtimes Made Easy" story in the December 2004 issue of Canadian Living Magazine) is brimming with vegetables. Make it ahead for the family to enjoy on a night when your schedule is particularly hectic.
An average serving of fajitas can pack as many as 900 calories and 40 grams of fat. This good-for-you version from our bigger, bolder, brighter October 2004 issue's "Family Favourites Get Healthy" story increases the vegetables and reduces the saturated fats without sacrificing flavour. Add some salsa when rolling up the fajitas, if you like.
This vegetable stew is based on a traditional Italian stew called ciambotta. It's best served with crusty bread to soak up the flavourful juices.
Hearty simmered beef, vegetables and noodles always make for a warm welcome home on a cool night. Cooking the noodles in the soup thickens the broth and gives the dish that "stick to your ribs" feeling. They do soak up some of the broth, though, so you may want to add a bit of water to any leftovers before reheating to make them soupy again.
Can't eat all your harvest? Learn to properly freeze and store these 5 common garden vegetables so you can enjoy them later.
This dish from the February 2005 "Eat Well for Less" set of six budget-wise menus is ideal for Sunday dinner because it leaves leftovers for another night and possibly even sandwich fillings for weekday lunches. Root vegetables are the economical in-season choice.
Traditionally served before an Italian meal, an antipasto platter is a stunning (and easy) way to showcase seasonal vegetables. A quick tomato relish, vaccented with tart vinegar, adds contrast when served over top. This recipe also makes a healthful side dish for grilled poultry and steak.