The aroma of baking banana bread is enough to drive just about anyone wild with anticipation. Our best version— made using the surprising (and mysteriously effective) technique of "marinating" the bananas in a buttermilk and baking soda blend—delivers on all counts. It's moist, buttery, sweet and chockfull of banana flavour.
Traditionally served during the holidays and Chinese New Year, these crumbly melt-in-your-mouth cookies have three layers of almond flavour. Ground almonds add a hint of crunch, almond extract lends a sweet aroma and whole almonds make for a pretty garnish.
These kid-friendly chicken fingers take minutes to make and contain far less fat and sodium than the store-bought kind. Serve with crunchy vegetable sticks on the side for a very healthy meal.
Make pasta night that much more exciting with this flavourful dish that boasts irresistible Asian flavours.
Sweet corn and tender crab are a culinary match made in heaven, and every bite of this rich chowder is loaded with both. Serve with warm crusty rolls to sop up any leftover broth.
These vegetarian tacos are full of a high-protein cheese that doesn't get too gooey when grilled.
Vera Kalmakoff has clearly conquered the communication barriers that growing up in the Russian-speaking community of Veregin, Saskatchewan, placed in her way. In her retired years she has started performing with ‘Senior's A GOGO', starring in an educational play about seniors and sexuality. She is a proud single mother and grandmother. She did it her way!
From: NFB.ca/bread
Perfect for entertaining, this lightly spiced soup can be prepared a few days in advance. Use the stems and the carefully cleaned roots of the coriander for the fullest flavour.
These festive fruit-studded loaves are special enough for Christmas morning. Instead of the cherries and mixed peel, you can use a candied fruit mix.
Breakfast loaves are often made with vegetable oil for moistness, but unsweetened applesauce works just as well. While this loaf is excellent on its own, if you want something a bit more indulgent, try topping your slice with a vegan butter-flavoured spread or a soy-based nut butter.
