Wake up inexpensive chicken drumsticks with this simple coating of 7 healthy spices -- cumin, coriander, cinnamon, lemon rind, salt, pepper and cayenne.
Submitted by Tina Lissemore of Port William, N.S., this is the grand-prize winner of our 2005 Canada Day Chicken Challenge contest.
These make terrific tote-alongs. Let them thaw in a cooler pack while hiking or canoeing. If you have room, bring some salsa to serve alongside.
If you're unfamiliar with tofu, this salad is a good way to try it. The strips of tofu are similar to marinated mozzarella in appearance, taste and texture. Serve this salad as a light lunch or first course with crusty bread.
Don't toss those Swiss chard stems after you've used the leaves; try pickling them, instead! Serve the pickles over grilled steak or chicken, as a burger topping or along with a cheese and charcuterie platter. The sweet yet salty flavour is pretty addictive.
Packed with protein, peanuts give this colourful soup a velvety texture and rich, creamy taste. Roasted Vegetable Stock would be a tasty base for this and other vegetarian dishes.
