“This recipe is inspired by one of the most popular items on the menu at my family's restaurant in Ottawa,” says Food specialist Irene Fong. “My uncle used flat rice noodles in his version, but udon is easier to cook. The restaurant has long since closed, but this recipe is a reminder of the dishes my family loves.”
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.
For this stunning salad, use the thinnest setting on your mandoline to shave crisp root vegetables into delicate medallions. Miso paste is generally used to flavour soups, but here it acts as a savoury base for the simple Japanese-inspired dressing.
This gorgeous little fruit is commonly found in the winter months and is often used in jams, jellies, pickles and now a flavourful chutney.
Scapes appear in many Chinese dishes, none more delicious than this one to serve over rice or noodles. You can substitute green beans or green onions for the scapes.
We've toned down the intense heat of Jamaican jerk seasoning by using jalapeño pepper in place of the spicier Scotch bonnet that's traditionally used. Roast the wings the night before and pop them on the grill when guests arrive.
When setting the table for this popular, slightly spicy Thai salad, provide only a spoon and a fork. Thais believe that food should be so beautifully cut beforehand that a knife is not necessary. Serve for a light spring supper or tasty lunch.
The tikka marinade for grilled chicken is a combination of hot aromatic spices and cool yogurt.
