Enjoy the taste of summer long after the season has passed. Choose ripe firm blush-red peaches for vibrant-looking syrup. The lemon juice mixture prevents the peaches from discolouring.
Give beans a twist with a tangy dressing and a sprinkling of toasted nuts. Partially prepare ahead to save time.
A vanilla bean gives the best flavour by far to pouring custard, or crème anglaise. But you can stir 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla into the cooled custard instead.
Smoked paprika adds magic to both blanched and unblanched almonds. You can use substitutes, such as sweet or hot paprika, ground cumin or curry powder.
Want something special to celebrate our country's birthday? Make Canada's best sandwich to put in your picnic hamper on any July 1. Simply hollow out a loaf of your favorite bread — we used round crusty loaf — and fill it with a truly delicious filling. The loaf can be transported to the picnic site in a cooler, then cut in wedges and served from a napkin lined basket.
