Gnocchi may seem difficult to make, but they're not. Just a little mixing and kneading yields tender nuggets of dough. Bake the sweet potatoes and purée the flesh in a food processor for the best texture. Garnish with a few curls of Romano or Parmesan cheese if you like.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is key for the best flavour. If you don't have a citrus reamer, cut the lemons in half and insert a fork into the cut sides, twisting to release the juices. Just be sure to strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp.
The traditional Thai salad is sweet and spicy, filled with finely chopped pork, dried shrimp, peanuts and chilies. Here, we've mixed the traditional with a few creative ideas of our own.
Steamed mussels make a great – and quick – treat during a busy week. This recipe also makes an impressive appetizer for six. Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Nothing is simpler than throwing all the ingredients into the pot, then forgetting about them as they simmer to hearty flavour. Look for the soup mix, usually made with beans and lentils, in the bean section of the supermarket.
Canadian maple whisky, fresh ginger and a touch of raspberry liqueur make for a well-balanced libation that's sure to be a hit among fans of both sweet and savoury drinks. If you have any whisky left over, it's delicious on its own over ice.
Who doesn't like cauliflower and cheese? This is why I made it into a soup. I use 1% milk instead of cream to lower the fat. If you would rather have Cream of Broccoli & Cheddar, just replace the amount of cauliflower with broccoli or mix them up. Whichever way you you make it, everything is good with cheese!