Everyday ground spices add oodles of flavour to simple ground beef. If spicy dishes are right up your alley, add a generous pinch of cayenne pepper along with the cumin and curry powder. Serve topped with a dollop of yogurt, if desired. Cost: $2.40/serving
This strata is great for a group at brunch, lunch or supper. You can assemble it a day ahead, so it's perfect for busy times.
Check out our "Meat-Free & Tasty" collection of recipes featuring six meatless main dishes that are hearty enough to satisfy any appetite. From the May 2006 issue of Canadian Living magazine.
Individual frittatas make a great grab-and-go breakfast. Reheat them in the microwave or, wrapped in foil, in the oven. To change it up during the week, sandwich a warmed frittata in a toasted English muffin.
Reserving some of the pasta cooking liquid to toss with the whole dish helps distribute the ingredients and loosen up the pasta without adding extra oil. Substitute whole wheat spaghettini for regular if desired.
Nutritional yeast is the secret ingredient in this dish. It's a good vegan source of protein and vitamin B with a rich cheese flavour reminiscent of Parmesan.
