Try this healthy supper solution -- ready in 15 minutes -- from our monthly Make It Tonight collection of rush hour recipes.
These boozy figs are perfect for nibbling after dinner with good-quality cheese and a glass of spiked eggnog. Give a jar to a lucky friend on your list, and be sure to let her in on this secret: The leftover liquid from the bottle is incredible when stirred into bold coffee.
Packable, snackable drumsticks with a crispy-crunchy golden coating will please the entire family. You can also use this coating for chicken breasts. Look for Italian seasoned bread crumbs at supermarkets or bakeries.
Ground almonds not only add flavour to the filling but also help soak up the sweet juices from the apples. Phyllo pastry makes a great and substantially less labour-intensive alternative to strudel pastry. If your apples are especially juicy, there may be extra liquid in the filling that could make the strudel soggy, so scoop the apples from the bowl and leave any juice behind.
This rustic dish is perfect for entertaining because you can serve it at room temperature or straight from the grill. It also makes a great filling for a vegetarian sandwich. Just spread 1 oz (30 g) chèvre or herbed cream cheese over a crusty roll or piece of baguette and sandwich the grilled vegetables.
Chilaquiles (pronounced "chee-lah-KEE-lehs") is a Mexican dish that traditionally simmers leftover tortillas in zesty salsa. Our version is a one-pan wonder loaded with zucchini, tomatillo salsa, eggs and tortilla chips that are soft in the pan’s centre and crispy around the edge.
In the morning, pack the soup in an insulated container so it stays warm until lunch. Serve with carrot and celery sticks, a few crackers and a piece of fruit. You can easily double this recipe (to use up a whole package of ground turkey) and serve it for dinner.
