Cavatelli with Tomato Compote
Sep 27, 2023
You're bound to fall in love with the subtle, earthy flavour of leeks in this delectable soup.
This crisp savoury salad gets tossed with dressing and topped with crunchy croutons just before serving, so nothing gets soggy. For easy assembly, grill the chicken the night before, or use rotisserie chicken.
Serve this wonderful satisfying soup for the main course and finish with a green salad. Perfect for casual entertaining! And the good news is that this meal is elegant, yet easy on the budget!
A handful of fresh herbs and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese give popcorn a tasty makeover. Make a batch for your next movie night, or divide the popcorn among resealable bags for a delicious on-the-go snack.
Served in this grilled to perfection salad, romaine lettuce is the ultimate ingredient for alfresco dining.
Sweet, pungent basil has a reputation for being an herb of romance. Pair it with a touch of hot pepper to help ignite the fire, and you're in for a fun evening. Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their sweetness and flavour, even if they're out of season. If you prefer a mild pasta, use only a pinch of the hot pepper flakes.
A double dose of fennel - seeds and vegetable - add a pleasant licorice-like taste to this pot roast with Mediterrean flair. For nice, even slices when serving the roast, separate it into the natural sections and then slice across the grain. The slices will be smallish, but they'll hold their shape. Serve over pasta for a fun (and stress-free) take on Sunday roast.
This cucumber slaw is light and refreshing and best served as soon as it's made. Red lentils break down as they cook, making them perfect for the spiced patties. If using another kind of lentil, be sure to mash them with the back of a fork before mixing in other ingredients.
Grilling cheesy mushrooms on a water-soaked cedar plank infuses them with a wonderfully smoky flavour. For a twist, we substituted hazelnuts for the more classic bread crumb topping. If you can't make this on a barbecue, bake it on a plank in a 425°F oven for 20 minutes.
